After the Pakistan team’s shameful performance in the 2023 Asia Cup, it is receiving a lot of criticism. With the announcement of the Pakistan team for the ODI World Cup, it is now clear that big players can bring about big changes. Many of Pakistan’s big players failed to perform as expected in the Asia Cup. The name of the team’s vice-captain, Shadab Khan, is at the front.
Given this, this responsibility can be taken over by Shadab Khan and handed over to star fast bowler Shaheen Afridi. Shadab managed to take only six wickets in the Asia Cup but his performance against India and Sri Lanka in the Super 4 was very disappointing. In such a situation, his place in the World Cup squad, in which Abrar Ahmed can be included, also seems to be in jeopardy. Let us tell you that after the Asia Cup exit, there were reports of dressing room arguments between Pakistan captain Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi.
Not only have Pakistan been eliminated from the Asian Cup, but they are also struggling with the fitness of some of their key players. Fast bowler Naseem Shah has been ruled out of the entire World Cup due to a shoulder injury. There are also doubts about Haris Rauf’s fitness.
If we talk about Abrar Ahmed, the right-arm spinner has only had a chance to play Test cricket for Pakistan so far. Abrar has taken 38 wickets in 6 matches at an average of 31.08. According to reports, Pakistan team’s chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq is also very happy with his performance.