PCB Deliberately Delaying Announcement of Pakistan Squad for T20 World Cup 2024

The deadline for participating teams to submit their preliminary squads for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 is May 1st. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has opted to delay their official announcement.

This strategic move suggests a wait-and-see approach, with the board closely monitoring the performance of players in the upcoming T20 series against Ireland and England before finalizing the 15-member squad.

Strategic Delay by PCB

It’s important to note that the May 1st deadline is for submitting a preliminary list, with changes allowed until May 25th. This flexibility gives the PCB the opportunity to assess player performance in the crucial upcoming series against strong opponents.

Sources suggest that the PCB is keen to pick the absolute best players for the World Cup and is leaving no stone unturned.

Top Teams Announce Squads

Notably, the top teams like India, Australia, South Africa, the defending champions England, and Afghanistan have already announced their preliminary squads for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.