Henry Nicholls commends the security arrangements established for Pakistan during the PAK vs NZ match.
“We feel really safe,” said the left-handed batter.
Reported by the Web Desk on April 17, 2024
Henry Nicholls swings at the ball. — NZC
Henry Nicholls, a batter from New Zealand, praised the security measures in Pakistan, noting that the entire team feels really safe as they prepare for the five-match T20I series starting on Thursday.
The 2024 T20 World Cup is only two months away, and teams must finalize their squads for this significant event. The five T20Is that the Black Caps are set to play will be their last matches before the tournament starts on June 1. They need to figure out their best lineup.
In 2021, New Zealand withdrew from their match in Pakistan at the last moment due to security concerns. Since then, they’ve visited the country three times, and Nicholls mentioned that he has always felt safe here.
It appears we’ve spent some time there over the past few years. From the players’ point of view, we definitely feel secure. Pakistan has taken great care of us during our visits. “Every time I’ve visited, I’ve felt secure, and the security has been excellent,” Nicholls shared in an interview with the Times of India.
Just a heads up, New Zealand’s team arrived in Islamabad on Sunday, but some key players like Trent Boult, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner. And Kane Williamson were missing because they had commitments with the Indian Premier League.
At the same time, Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim, who have recently returned from retirement. They are rejoining the Green Shirts’ squad for the series.
Irfan Khan and Usman Khan have also received the approval of selectors following their standout performances in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season nine.
Pakistan Team: Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper), Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan (Wicketkeeper). Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Irfan Khan Niazi, Usama Mir, Zaman Khan
Reserves: Haseebullah, Mohammad Ali, Agha Salman, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Wasim Jr.
The New Zealand squad includes: Michael Bracewell (captain), Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Dean Foxcroft, Ben Lister, Cole McConchie, Jimmy Neesham, Will O’Rourke, Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert (wicketkeeper), Ish Sodhi, Tom Blundell, and Zak Foulkes.
The schedule for the Pakistan vs New Zealand T20I series is as follows: April 18 — 1st T20I, Rawalpindi.
20 — 2nd April T20I, Rawalpindi
21 — 3rd April T20I, Rawalpindi
27 — 5th April T20I in Lahore
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