Former Australia batter Matthew Hayden has asserted that Pakistan’s squad for the then generation’s T20 International Cup appears to be like cast with a star-studded line-up however their fielding extra a ‘largest chink’ for them. Babar Azam will govern Pakistan within the showpiece tournament in the US and the West Indies, setting out on June 2. The runners-up have named a powerful squad consisting of 4 deadly pacers – Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf.
Hayden lauded the fast-bowling assault and termed the quartet ‘superb’ skills.
“Looking at the Pakistan squad as usual Pakistan are always dark horses when comes to the World Cup. In particular, their fast bowling stocks are amazing. Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, who wasn’t available for selection in the last World Cup -that’s a big comeback, and then you have got Mohammad Amir as well and Haris Rauf. You have four major (bowlers) from the pace attack,” Hayden mentioned in a video posted by means of Superstar Sports activities on X.
The veteran cricketer additional highlighted Pakistan’s batting prowess, having the likes of Babar, Mohammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman within the facet.
“You’ve got Shadab Khan through the middle for spinning and also a power-hitter and at the top you’ve got big three – captain Babar Azam, glad to see him back at the helm. He is the natural leader and should be there and you’ve got Mohammad Rizwan as well that more than likely will partner with him and Fakhar Zaman, who is dangerous left-hand striker of the ball,” the 52-year-old mentioned.
Hayden feels Pakistan have a cast crew and they have got to paintings on their fielding to support their probabilities within the approaching match.
“So, all in all, generally speaking, their biggest chink is always going to be fielding. Their defensive efforts in the field have and hopefully, in this case, won’t diminish their performances. But they’re a solid team and a dangerous team and certainly a team to watch out for in this T20 World Cup across America and Barbados,” he added.
Pakistan are recently enjoying a four-match T20I sequence in opposition to England and can tackle co-host USA of their opening T20 International Cup competition in Texas on June 6 ahead of dealing with arch-rivals Republic of India in Untouched York on June 9.
(Excluding for the headline, this tale has no longer been edited by means of NDTV group of workers and is revealed from a syndicated feed.)
Subjects discussed on this article
