Pakistan shines as ICC event finally arrives.

• The Champions Trophy was replaced by the T20 World Cup in 2021, marking the first ICC competition since the 1996 World Cup.

• Pakistan is set to host its first ICC competition since the 1996 World Cup, with the home team taking on New Zealand in Karachi.

• The tournament aims to guarantee high-quality cricket with a built-in jeopardy, with every game potentially significant.

• India holds a slight edge with Rohit Sharma’s team having blanked England 3-0 and a settled combination.

• Pakistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand are in Group-A, hoping to reach the last four.

• Group-B could be interesting with Australia’s bowling attack and South Africa’s recent losses.

• Afghanistan, making its CT debut, could be a strong contender due to its potent spin attack.

• The successful conduct of the event would signal a new era for Pakistan.