Pakistan tour of Netherlands: Shaheed Afridi to be Rested for 2 ODIs against Netherlands – Babar Azam has started that Pakistani star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi will be rested for at least 2 ODIs against the Netherlands. This move has been essentially made to keep the pacer fresh and well rested for the upcoming Asia Cup 2022 clash between India vs Pakistan. Babar Azam has also stated that Afridi is currently recovering from a knee injury. Follow Pakistan vs Netherlands LIVE and Asia Cup Live Updates on InsideSport.IN
Pakistan tour of Netherlands: Babar Azam to rest Maverick pacer Shaheen Afridi for 2 ODIs vs Netherlands to keep him FRESH to UNLEASH in India vs Pakistan clash, Check out
“We’re taking a couple of doctors on the way to take care of Shaheen. We’re looking long term at his fitness and health. We want him to play a game against Netherlands if he’s fit and be ready for the Asia Cup. Our combination is quite good. In T20s the middle order responded well to challenges,” Babar said at a press conference.
Pakistan contingent has decided to drop Hasan Ali after unimpressive performances off late. The Pakistani side has gone on with four pacers including the likes of Haris Rauf, Shahnawaz Dahani, Naseem Shah, and Mohammad Wasim. As for Shaheen Shah Afridi, the speedster will be rested as the team is thinking about his long-term future.
“Our fast-bowling bench strength is excellent. They’ve now got an opportunity to showcase their skills. This is how you expand your pool. I support Hasan Ali because he’s a team man. Yes, he’s not in form, but it’s not like he has to prove anything. Domestic cricket is coming up. He’ll play that and make a strong comeback hopefully.
Pakistan tour of Netherlands: Babar Azam to rest Maverick pacer Shaheen Afridi for 2 ODIs vs Netherlands to keep him FRESH to UNLEASH in India vs Pakistan clash, Check out
“We have 11 trump cards. Each of them can be matchwinners on their day. I have faith in every one of them, whether batters of bowlers. I think the conditions will be similar to England. The weather will be cooler. We practiced with the air conditioning on indoors, perhaps that helps simulate the conditions! We couldn’t practice much because of the rains, but we got a practice match in, which gives you a good sense of conditions.”
Pakistan will begin their Asia Cup tournament against their arch-rivals India Babar Azam plans to unleash a fresh and rested Shaheen Shah Afridi to wreak havoc on the Indian batting lineup.
“We’re not going to just rest our senior players, we’ll play with a combination of senior and junior players. There are important Super League points at stake which we can’t lose. I’m going to the Netherlands for the first time, too. If things go badly after we field young players, we’ll cop criticism then, too. Everyone won’t be happy with our decisions, but we have to do what’s best for Pakistan cricket,” Babar concluded.
Pakistan tour of Netherlands: Babar Azam to rest Maverick pacer Shaheen Afridi for 2 ODIs vs Netherlands to keep him FRESH to UNLEASH in India vs Pakistan clash, Check out
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