Former Pakistan Ahmad Sahad has caused concerns about the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Team selection for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025to be hosted by Pakistan and the UAE. The tournament is of importance to Pakistan, not only because they host but also as an opportunity to regain their sovereignty in the white ball cricket.
Concerns about the spin section
Shahzad took the social media to criticize the lack of specialized clones in the group, questioning the team’s strategy in conditions. He points out that with the tournament played in Pakistan and the UAE, where the stadiums traditionally help the spreads, the decision to include only a genuine clip could be reversed.
“Only a genuine spinner in the Champions Trophy Squad and play in Pakistan and the UAE. Are you serious?” Shahzad Tweeted, referring to the choice of Abrar Ahmet as the lonely specialist Spinner, while part -time options such as rotation options Lugs and Khushdil shah They are expected to support him.
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Uncertainty in the pair of opening
Shahzad also pointed out the lack of clarity in the combination of Pakistan’s opening, especially with Fakar Zaman returning. He expressed concerns about the decision to introduce two new ones open directly to a high -stage tournament.
“2 new open ones will play directly in Champions Trophy. Fakhar makes a return and we still don’t know who will open with him” Shahzad observed, underlining the need for a steady top order in front of the tournament.
The former opener further challenged the choice of players such as USman Khan, Faheem Ashraf; USman Shinwariwho returned to the team based on the performances at the Bangladeshi T20 and not the recent ODI experience for Pakistan.
Another concern that Shahzad underlined was the inclusion of Saud shakeel Without a specified role in the XI game. “And where are you willing to adjust Saud Shakeel? Another came directly to the Trophy Champions team, “ He questioned, implying the lack of strategic planning in the team’s choice.
Only a genuine spinner in the Champions Trophy Squad and are you playing in Pakistan and in the UAE are you serious?
2 new open will play directly on Champions Trophy Fakhar to come back and we still don’t know who will open with him
USMan, Faheem & USMan make thre… pic.twitter.com/zrcmngufhr
– ahmad shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamahmadshahahzad) 31 January 2025
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2025-02-01 14:52:00
