The Pakistan and England cricket teams have made an intriguing decision ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Instead of going through the usual warm-up matches, they've opted for a gripping four-match series between themselves. This strategic move, as reported by Cricket Pakistan, shows just how seriously both teams are taking their preparations for the upcoming tournament.

Both cricket boards, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), have come to a mutual agreement to skip the standard warm-up games. Instead, they'll lock horns in a series slated from May 22nd to May 30th, right before the T20 World Cup 2024 kicks off in the USA and Caribbean.

By deciding to play against each other instead of having warm-up games, Pakistan and England are showing that they think facing tough opponents like themselves is the best way to get ready. With the T20 World Cup getting closer, this series gives them a great chance to work on their plans, try out different player combinations, and fix any problems they might have. It's like a final practice before the big event, where they can make sure they're in top shape.

There's an added layer of excitement surrounding this series due to the history between Pakistan and England in T20 cricket. Their clash in the final of the T20 World Cup 2022, which saw Jos Buttler's England clinch the victory, adds extra anticipation and intensity to their upcoming encounters. 

England T20 World Cup squad: Jos Buttler (c), Phil Salt, Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali (vice-captain), Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Tom Hartley, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Reece Topley.

Pakistan Team is yet to announce their T20I World Cup Squad for the T20 WC 2024.