Zafar will captain Canada in its first-ever appearance at the T20 World Cup. The team is coached by former Sri Lankan and Canadian international Pubudu Dassanayake, having taken the reins in 2022.
Canada have been slotted in Group A alongside India, Pakistan, Ireland, and the USA. They will open their campaign against neighbours USA in Dallas on June 1, North American nation is then set to face Ireland on June 7 followed by their clash against Pakistan on June 11 and India on June 15.