Pakistan cricket team begins training in Christchurch ahead of white-ball series

Before departing for New Zealand, Pakistan’s T20 vice-captain Shadab Khan expressed his gratitude for being given another opportunity in the national team

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The Pakistan cricket team has arrived in New Zealand and will begin training in Christchurch today in preparation for the upcoming white-ball series against the Kiwis.

Notably, the trophy unveiling ceremony for the T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand took place at the scenic Port Hills in Christchurch. Pakistan’s Mohammad Haris and New Zealand’s Ish Sodhi represented their respective teams at the event.

Before departing for New Zealand, Pakistan’s T20 vice-captain Shadab Khan expressed his gratitude for being given another opportunity in the national team, along with a leadership role. “I am thankful to Allah for this chance and the responsibility entrusted to me. I hope to fulfill it to the best of my ability,” Shadab stated.

The five-match T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand will begin on March 16, followed by a three-match ODI series starting on March 29.