The 2024 ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup is scheduled to commence with Pakistan U19 facing Afghanistan U19 on January 20 at Buffalo Park Cricket Ground in East London, South Africa.
The International Cricket Council revealed the tournament schedule on Monday, which will unfold across five venues in South Africa.
The 15th edition of the U19 World Cup will witness a total of 41 matches played between January and February. The tournament’s final is set for February 11, with a reserve day on February 12.
Defending champions India are placed in Group A alongside Bangladesh, Ireland, and the USA. Group D comprises Pakistan, Afghanistan, New Zealand, and Nepal.
Group B includes England, South Africa, West Indies, and Scotland, while Group C features Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
Prior to the main event, all participating teams will engage in two warm-up fixtures in South Africa between January 13-17.
Lahore’s ATC Hands Over PTI’s Khadija Shah To Balochistan Police In Another Case
Meanwhile, in Lahore, an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has granted the request for Khadija Shah’s custody, approving the move to place her under the Balochistan police custody in the Quetta case.
ATC Judge Abhar Gul Khan delivered the verdict sending Khadija Shah to the Balochistan police custody regarding the Quetta case, responding to the plea from the investigation team who sought her in connection to the case.
Last month, Khadija Shah, a supporter of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), challenged her 30-day detention in the Lahore High Court.
In her petition, she named several respondents including the provincial government, Lahore DC, provincial police chief, and superintendent of Kot Lakhpat Jail, asserting that the charges against her by law enforcement were unfounded.
Earlier, the Lahore administration had ordered Khadija Shah’s detention for 30 days under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) ordinance. The order came after an ATC granted her post-arrest bail in a case related to May 9 riots.
