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Pakistan aims for T20 glory in historic US World CupBreaking

June 01, 2024

As Pakistan marks 15 years since their triumph in the 2009 T20 World Cup, hopes are high for a repeat victory under the leadership of Babar Azam. The historic tournament was going to be held in the United States for the first time, has fans eagerly anticipating another potential win. In 2009, Pakistan, captained by Misbah-ul-Haq, clinched the T20 World Cup title. Since then, the team has faced challenges in reclaiming the top spot. This year, however, supporters are optimistic that Babar Azam and his squad will bring the trophy home. Babar has assured fans of his commitment to achieving victory in America. Notably, the West Indies and England are the only nations to have won the T20 World Cup twice. India, Sri Lanka, and Australia have each secured the title once. Although Pakistan is not among the top favorites this year, they are widely expected to reach the semi-finals. The T20 Cricket World Cup, which began in 2007, saw India win the inaugural tournament. As the competition unfolds in the US, cricket enthusiasts around the world will be watching closely, hoping for a stellar performance from Pakistan.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan