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The United States handed a shocking defeat to Pakistan in their T20 World Cup 2024 match, winning in a Super Over after both teams were tied at 159 runs. Babar Azam scored 44 for Pakistan, while Nitish Kumar's crucial four off the final ball took the game to a Super Over, where the USA set a target of 19 runs and restricted Pakistan to 13.
Shaheen Afridi has been appointed as the new T20I captain of the Pakistan cricket team, while Shan Masood has been named the Test captain, following Babar Azam's resignation from captaincy in all three formats. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not yet named an ODI captain. Mohammad Hafeez has been appointed as the team director, replacing Mickey Arthur, and Grant Bradburn will not travel with the team as head coach. Pakistan's first assignment under the new captaincy will be an away series in Australia, where they have historically struggled.
Babar Azam has resigned as the captain of the Pakistan cricket team in all formats following their disappointing performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup. He will continue to play for Pakistan and support the new captain. Shan Masood is the favorite to take over the Test captaincy. The future of the coaching staff, including team director Mickey Arthur and head coach Grant Bradburn, remains uncertain. Pakistan is set to tour Australia next month for a three-match Test series.