This year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will see three umpires from Pakistan officiating matches for the very first time. The names of esteemed Pakistani umpires are Ahsan Raza, Asif Yaqoob, and Rashid Riaz. It’s also exciting for Pakistan to have more representatives at the World Cup, making important calls on the field.
Big news in cricket! Three umpires from Pakistan – Ahsan Raza, Asif Yaqoob, and Rashid Riaz – are all set to create history by officiating in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. It’s a first-time feat for Pakistan to have three of its umpires chosen for such a major global tournament. These Pakistani umpires proved their skill and proficiency in the field so many times. It signifies recognition of their skills and experience on the international stage.
Mark your calendars because the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 kicks off on June 2 and wraps up with the final match on June 29. This time, the tournament is being hosted by the United States of America and the West Indies, and it’s going to be a thrilling ride with 55 matches played by 20 teams!
The teams include cricketing powerhouses such as India, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, England, and the West Indies, alongside other competitive sides like Sri Lanka, USA, Namibia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Canada, Scotland, Uganda, Netherlands, Ireland, Oman, Papua New Guinea, and Nepal.
Pakistan’s got some exciting matches lined up, including much-anticipated India vs. Pakistan showdown on June 9 in New York! Plus, they’ll face off against Canada on June 11 at the same venue. And their journey begins with a clash against the USA on June 6 in Dallas.
This year, teams are split into four groups, and Pakistan and India are in Group A. It’s going to be a fierce battle, but our umpires will be there to make sure everything’s fair and square.
So get ready for an action-packed tournament, folks! Pakistan not only has its team on the field but also Pakistani umpires officiating the games. Let’s cheer them on and make this T20 World Cup one to remember!
