A Précis Of Pakistan Cricket’s Rollercoaster Ride In 2024

By Rifat Malik and Haider Abbas The journey of the Pakistan cricket team in 2024 was nothing short of a thriller, delivering heart-stopping moments and reaffirming their status as the most "unpredictable" team in world cricket. From a disastrous start to a spectacular finish, the Men in Green navigated a year filled with crushing defeats, leadership changes, and historic victories. Pakistan’s year began on a sour note, with a humiliating 3-0 Test series clean sweep against Australia away from home. This was followed by a 4-1 loss in the T20I series to New Zealand. Upon New Zealand's return tour, Pakistan could only manage to salvage a drawn series, leaving fans questioning the team’s form. The struggles continued in their T20 World Cup preparations. A narrow series win against Ireland was followed by a demoralizing 2-0 defeat to England, severely denting the team’s confidence. The T20 World Cup proved to be a nightmare for Pakistan. In their opening match, they suffered a stunning defeat to tournament debuta