Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has picked Pakistan\u2019s opening pair for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. The T20 World Cup 2024 will be played in the West Indies and the United States from June 1. Ramiz Raja, who served as the PCB chairman for two years, has recommended that Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan should be the opening pair for Pakistan after youngster Saim Ayub failed to deliver in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand. \u201cI still believe that the Pakistan team has a lot of answers to provide; the series hasn\u2019t resolved any answers or issues but rather highlighted and brought them to the forefront,\u201d Ramiz said on his YouTube channel. \u201cOur opening pair is unsettled, he [Saim Ayub] plays with his technique in the first two matches, then if he flops he tries to change his technique in the third match which makes things even tougher for him. He will get more confidence with more success he achieves. Babar was like that in the initial years, he had the talent but he lacked confidence and experience,\u201d he added. \u201cBabar and Rizwan opening is a safe option it is a tried and tested combination. As of now, Pakistan lose a couple of wickets in the opening two-three overs which doesn\u2019t allow momentum to build,\u201d Raja ended. Pakistan\u2019s schedule for T20 World Cup 2024 June 6: Pakistan vs USA, DallasJune 9: Pakistan vs India, New YorkJune 11: Pakistan vs Canada, New YorkJune 16: Pakistan vs Ireland, LauderhillGroups for T20 World Cup 2024: Group A: India, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, United StatesGroup B: England, Australia, Namibia, Scotland, OmanGroup C: New Zealand, West Indies, Afghanistan, Uganda, Papua New GuineaGroup D: South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands, Nepal<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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