ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will face Canada today, Tuesday, in a must-win game after a loss to arch-rivals India last week compounded their cricket T20 World Cup misery, with some declaring their campaign a lost cause after only two matches.
Pakistan need to win both of their upcoming group matches to stay in the tournament and their World Cup chances are tied to the United States losing both of their matches against India and Ireland.
If the US wins even one more point, Pakistan’s journey in the World Cup will come to an abrupt end in the first stage. Even one match affected by rain would spell the end for Pakistan, as the US require only one point to move to the second round.
Pakistan has lost against the US and India in the series so far. They now take on Canada, who defeated Ireland by 12 runs.
“Batsmen throw it away as Pakistan lose to India in low-scoring nailbiter,” read the headline on the front page of English daily newspaper Dawn after Pakistan lost to India. The newspaper also splashed the picture of Rizwan on his knee after getting clean bowled and Bumrah celebrating the dismissal with Virat Kohli.
“Pakistan squander solid start as India claim T20 thriller,” headlined The News, another English daily.
To claim their place in the Super 8 round, the Men in Green will not only have to win group matches but also improve their run rate significantly. In case the US are defeated by both India and Ireland, the match between Pakistan and Ireland on June 16 will become crucial.
After India heartbreak, Pakistan face Canada in must-win T20 World Cup match today
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After India heartbreak, Pakistan face Canada in must-win T20 World Cup match today
- Pakistan need to win both of their upcoming high-stakes group matches to stay in tournament
- World Cup chances are tied to United States losing both their matches against India and Ireland
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia discuss regional situation, upcoming engagements
- Ishaq Dar and Prince Faisal bin Farhan agree to stay in contact amid Middle East tensions
- The two officials speak ahead of Trump’s Feb. 19 Board of Peace meeting in Washington, DC
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed regional developments and upcoming international engagements with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in a phone call on Saturday, according to the foreign office in Islamabad.
The conversation took place against the backdrop of deepening strategic ties between Islamabad and Riyadh. In September last year, the two countries signed a bilateral defense agreement that formalized decades of military cooperation and included a commitment to view aggression against one as an attack on both countries.
“Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation today with the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud,” Pakistan’s foreign ministry said in a statement.
“The two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation, forthcoming international engagements, and agreed to remain in close contact,” it added.
The two officials spoke at a time of heightened tensions in the Middle East, with the conflict in Gaza far from resolution amid ongoing ceasefire violations by Israel.
The region has also been on edge as the United States pursues nuclear negotiations with Iran, prompting regional states to call for diplomacy rather than new military flare-ups.
Both Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are participants in US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, which is scheduled to meet on Feb. 19 in Washington.
Islamabad and Riyadh have consistently coordinated positions over regional and global issues.
The foreign ministry did not provide further details of the discussion.
