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WATCH: Babar Azam meets Sunil Gavaskar in USA ahead of 2024 T20 World Cup

Pakistan's journey begins in Dallas, where they will take on co-host USA on June 6

WATCH: Babar Azam meets Sunil Gavaskar in USA ahead of 2024 T20 World Cup PHOTO: PCB

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam met with legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar in the USA. The Men in Green arrived in Dallas on Saturday (June 1) to begin their preparations for the upcoming tournament. 

Gavaskar, who is also in the USA for his role as a commentator with the broadcast team, took the opportunity to connect with Azam.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared a video on their official X handle, capturing the friendly interaction between the two cricket icons. 

In the video, Babar and Gavaskar can be seen shaking hands and engaging in a pleasant conversation, showcasing the camaraderie between the cricketing greats.

Pakistan's journey begins in Dallas, where they will take on co-host USA on June 6, followed by matches against India on June 9 and Canada on June 12 in New York. Their final league match against Ireland is slated for June 16 in Florida.

Pakistan Squad for T20 World Cup 2024: Babar Azam (C), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan, Azam Khan, Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf.

Pakistan’s schedule of matches:

  • 6 June – vs USA, Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas
  • 9 June – vs India, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York
  • 11 June – vs Canada, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York
  • 16 June – vs Ireland, Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida