As a sign of support for those affected by the recent flooding in Pakistan, the team captained by Babar Azam and playing in the first match of the Asia Cup 2022 against India on Sunday (August 28) will wear black armbands throughout the match.
The flooding around the nation has been responsible for the deaths and injuries of hundreds of people. As of earlier today, the National Disaster Management Authority has verified that the total number of casualties caused by the monsoon rains has reached 1,033.
.@iNaseemShah – Pakistan's T20I player No.96 🇵🇰
🧢 The young speedster is awarded his T20I debut cap 👏#AsiaCup2022 | #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/eOC3AqMJ3V
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 28, 2022
Pakistan Cricket Team will be wearing black armbands against India
In the last twenty-four hours, there have been a total of 119 deaths recorded. Recent reports from the media in Pakistan indicate that an estimated 33 million people in the nation have been impacted by the tremendous rains that have occurred there. 72 municipalities have been identified as having been affected by the disaster.
Notably, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has stated that the revenues from the gate at the first T20I match of the series against England would be given to the Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund. On September 20th, the contest is going to take place in the National Stadium in Karachi.
PCB posted on Twitter: “PCB to donate gate earnings from 20 Sep T20I in Karachi vs England to the PM’s Flood Relief Fund 2022.”
PCB to donate gate earnings from 20 Sep T20I in Karachi vs England to the PM’s Flood Relief Fund 2022.#PakistanFloods#PAKvENG
Read complete details here ⤵️https://t.co/ELmu7vziZT
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 28, 2022
At the same time, India triumphed in the coin toss against their bitter rivals and decided to bowl first in the match that is being played at the Dubai International Stadium. During the toss, Pakistan’s skipper, Babar Azam, remarked that his team would have preferred to bowl first on the surface if given the chance.
He said: “Bowling would have been first on the agenda as well, but we do not have control over this matter. We shall do our best to rack up a large score and then see what happens. There were three fast bowlers, and two spinners, and Naseem Shah made his first appearance. In that Indian squad, you’ll recognize some familiar names alongside a few fresh ones. We are making an effort to do the very best we can.”
