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Preparations have intensified for the T20 World Cup to be held in June this year, with cricket teams around the world preparing for important matches. While Team India is currently playing a T20 series against Afghanistan, an important series between Pakistan and New Zealand is going to start from Friday. However, even before the series can begin, a COVID-19 threat has emerged.

New Zealand are in a blow as star all-rounder Mitchell Santner has been ruled out of the first T20I on Friday after testing positive for Covid-19. This incident is a rare incident of a cricketer being found positive just before a match. Although Santner's absence will not have a direct impact on the match, the New Zealand Cricket Board has advised him to take complete rest and stay at home, so that there is no adverse impact on the game.

Pakistan eyes preparation for World Cup

Pakistan has started its preparations for the T20 World Cup with this series. This series is also an important test for new captain Shahnawaz Dahani, as it is his first series. This series becomes important as it can influence important decisions that can affect Pakistan's performance in the upcoming World Cup.

Shahnawaz Dhani has hinted at a possible change in the Pakistani T20 lineup, indicating that Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan may not open the innings. The captain expressed his intention to experiment with different combinations during the 17 matches ahead of the World Cup. It is noteworthy that Pakistan will play five T20 matches against New Zealand and this series will continue till January 21.

As cricket teams progress through these series, each match becomes an important step in their preparation for the T20 World Cup, with the hope of finding the right balance and strategy for the tournament.