Pakistan umpires make historical past with ICC T20 World Cup 2024 project | Cricket Information – Instances of India

Pakistan umpires make historical past with ICC T20 World Cup 2024 project | Cricket Information – Instances of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistani umpires Ahsan Raza, Asif Yaqoob, and Rashid Riaz are set to make historical past by officiating within the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup 2024. This marks the primary event the place three umpires from Pakistan have been chosen for such a prestigious international event.
The ICC Males’s T20 World Cup 2024 is scheduled to start on June 2, 2024, with the ultimate match slated for June 29, 2024.The event shall be hosted by america of America and the West Indies, showcasing a complete of 55 matches performed by 20 taking part groups.

The groups embody cricketing powerhouses corresponding to India, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, England, and the West Indies, alongside different aggressive sides like Sri Lanka, USA, Namibia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Canada, Scotland, Uganda, Netherlands, Eire, Oman, Papua New Guinea, and Nepal.

With matches unfold throughout varied venues within the host nations, the occasion guarantees to be a grand affair. Pakistan’s schedule consists of high-profile clashes corresponding to India vs Pakistan on June 9 in New York, and Pakistan vs Canada on June 11 in the identical venue.

However, the Babar Azam-led facet will kick off their event with a fixture in opposition to USA on June 6 in Dallas.
This yr, the taking part groups are divided into 4 teams – Group A, Group B, Group C, and Group D – with Pakistan and India positioned in Group A, Australia and England discovering themselves Group B, New Zealand representing Group C, and South Africa in Group D.
With the inclusion of umpires Ahsan Raza, Asif Yaqoob, and Rashid Riaz, Pakistan may have extra illustration within the event, not simply on the sector with the nationwide group but additionally within the essential position of match officiating.