In a recent lighthearted Instagram video shared by Blackcapsnz, New Zealand players took a break from training to share their picks of the greatest T20 player of all time. Skipper Kane Williamson expressed his choice, naming AB De Villiers as the greatest. Daryll Mitchell chimed in, praising Ricky Ponting for his skills across all formats, particularly his iconic pull shot.
Shane Watson was chosen as the greatest T20 player by Adam Milne, while Ish Sodhi singled out Rashid Khan as his personal favorite in the format. Tim Seifert selected Chris Gayle, and he was not alone, as several other players also echoed their admiration for Gayle
The New Zealand team is presently gearing up to kick off a five-match T20I Series against Pakistan tomorrow, January 12th, 2024, at Auckland’s Eden Park. Both teams are preparing for the upcoming T20 World Cup set to take place in the USA and West Indies later this year. Coming off a T20 series draw against Bangladesh at home, New Zealand secured a 2-1 victory in the ODIs. The return of regular skipper Kane Williamson and specialist bowler Matt Henry from injury adds depth to the Black Caps’ lineup.
Pakistan, entering the series after a Test series loss to Australia, discovered a promising talent in Aamer Jamal, who shined with both bat and ball. With a new captain, Shaheen Afridi, they aim to regroup for this upcoming T20I series.
In their 34 matches, Pakistan has won 20 times, while New Zealand secured victory 13 times, with one game ending in no result.
Last Updated on January 12, 2024
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