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PBCC announces squad for Blind T20 World Cup 2024

Pakistan team to be led by Nisar Ali in mega event slated to be held in Pakistan from Nov 23 to Dec 3

By Sohail Imran

Published November 12, 2024

This undated photo shows Pakistan blind cricket team. — Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC)

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) on Tuesday unveiled a 16-member squad for the Blind T20 World Cup 2024 which will be held in Pakistan from November 23 to December 3.

The blind cricket team's selection committee, consisted of Masood Jan, Muhammad Jameel, and Tahir Mahmood Butt announced the squad after PBCC chairman Syed Sultan Shah’s approval.

Nisar Ali will lead the national blind cricket team in the mega event, with Badar Munir as his deputy.

The PBCC also named three reserve players, including Muhammad Ayaz, Moeen Aslam, and Muhammad Rashid, while the team officials include Jameel as head coach, Masood as assistant coach, Malik Abrar Hussain as team manager, Naveed Hussain Abbasi as assistant manager, and Tahir as trainer.

The home side will start their Blind T20 World Cup 2024 campaign against South Africa in the curtain raiser.

PBCC Chairman Shah stated that the squad features a mix of senior players and promising young talent, who delivered stellar performances in recent domestic tournaments. He further expressed his hope that the team will live up to the expectations of the nation in the upcoming mega event.