Pakistan squad for the occasion is led by former all-rounder Abdul Razzaq, with Fawad Alam as vice captain
The trophy for the IMC Over-40 T20 Cricket World Cup 2025 was formally unveiled at a media briefing ceremony held at a neighborhood resort in Karachi, marking the graduation of a historic occasion set to start tomorrow.
Pakistan has been granted the internet hosting rights of the first-ever T20-format Over-40 World Cup underneath the umbrella of the Worldwide Masters Cricket Council (IMC).
Talking on the media briefing, Pakistan Veterans Cricket Affiliation (PVCA) Chairman Fawad Ijaz Khan stated internet hosting this international event is a major achievement for Pakistan cricket.
He expressed gratitude to Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah, regulation enforcement companies, safety establishments and occasion sponsors for his or her full cooperation in enabling the event’s profitable organisation.
The World Cup will characteristic 12 worldwide groups together with Pakistan, Australia, South Africa, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, USA, Canada, Hong Kong, UAE, Remainder of the World and Remainder of Gulf.
They are going to be competing in 42 matches throughout 5 venues: Southend Membership Cricket Stadium, Nationwide Financial institution Stadium, Karachi Gymkhana Cricket Floor, NBP Sports activities Advanced and DHA Sports activities Membership (MKA).
All of Pakistan’s fixtures, together with the semi-finals and closing are scheduled at Nationwide Financial institution Stadium.
The Pakistan Veterans Cricket Affiliation earlier introduced an 18-member Pakistan squad for the occasion, led by former all-rounder Abdul Razzaq, with Fawad Alam as vice-captain and Shahid Afridi including star energy to the lineup. The squad contains skilled campaigners akin to Zulfiqar Babar, Sohail Khan, Tabish Khan and Humayun Farhat.
Former Check cricketer Ajaz Ahmed Faquih is serving as Chief Selector and is member of the Match Technical Committee, whereas Jalaluddin has been appointed Head Coach. Legendary Pakistan cricketer Javed Miandad is the crew mentor and Azam Khan is the crew supervisor. Notably, for the primary time within the event’s historical past, ladies umpires on the IMC panel may even officiate matches.
