Lahore, The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) commemorates the 15th anniversary of Pakistan’s victory in the 2009 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup through the 53rd edition of its PCB Podcast, released today. This celebration coincides with the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, bringing a reflective moment for the cricket community.

According to Pakistan Cricket Board, the podcast features interviews with key players from the 2009 squad, who shared their experiences and insights from the tournament. Pakistan clinched their first ICC title in 17 years by defeating Sri Lanka by eight wickets in a memorable final held at Lord’s on June 21, 2009. The victory was a pinnacle moment following a narrow loss in the 2007 T20 final.

The podcast episode includes conversations with several star players, including Abdul Razzaq, who delivered a pivotal three for 20 in the final; Misbah Ul Haq, who was ready to bat next during the final’s crucial moments; and Mohammad Amir, who, as the youngest player in the tournament, took six wickets overall. Also featured are Saeed Ajmal, the joint-second leading wicket-taker of the tournament; Shahid Afridi, who played a crucial role in both the semi-finals and the final; and Shoaib Malik, whose partnerships with Afridi were decisive in securing the wins.

This special podcast episode not only revisits the glory of 2009 but also aims to boost the morale of the current squad competing in the 2024 World Cup. It is available for viewing and free download, serving both as a celebration of a significant milestone and as inspiration for future performances.