NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s cricket team recently underwent rigorous training at the Army School of Physical Training in Abbottabad to gear up for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Videos circulating on social media captured their intense army-style drills, including climbing hills with heavy rocks.
One particular clip caught the attention of fans as players erupted in excitement watching teammate Azam Khan conquer a mountain.The ecstatic reactions of teammates Iftikhar Ahmed and Saim Ayub went viral, showcasing their admiration for Khan’s feat.
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Having made his international debut in a T20I series against England in 2021, 25-year-old Azam has played eight matches in the shortest format of the game, scoring 29 runs with the highest score of 10.
The T20 World Cup, slated from June 2 to 29 and jointly hosted by the West Indies and USA, looms as the team’s primary focus. However, before the prestigious tournament, Pakistan will square off against New Zealand in a five-match T20I series starting April 18.
Pakistan have already announced their squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand. It features captain Babar Azam, Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Amir, Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Usman Khan, and Zaman Khan.
Despite reappointing Babar as the captain of the side, Pakistan have not named the vice-captain yet. However, with a blend of experienced players and promising talents like Azam Khan, Pakistan aim to make a strong statement in the T20 format.