Former Pakistani cricket Ahmad Shahzad has expressed concern about Pakistani Crizketboard (PCB) Selecting a detachment for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025which will co -empty Pakistan and UAE. The tournament has significant importance for Pakistan, not only because they are co -organized, but also as an opportunity to regain their dominance in a crunch with a white ball.
Concern around the spin of the department
Shahzad went on social networks to criticize the lack of specialist Spinner on the team, questioning the team strategy in the conditions of adapted spins. He pointed out that with the tournament played in Pakistan and UAE, where players traditionally help spinners, a decision to get involved only one true Spinner can reciprocate.
“Just one original Spinner in Trophy champion and play in Pakistan and UAE, are you serious?” Shahzad tvit, referring to the choice Abrar Ahmed As a lone specialist spinner, while a part -time spin option like Salman agha and Khushdil Shah He is expected to support him.
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Uncertainty in the introductory pair
Shahzad also pointed out the lack of clarity in the opening of Pakistan, especially with Fakhar Zaman Return. He expressed concern about the decision to introduce two new openers directly into the tournament with high roles.
“2 The new opener will play directly into the champion trophy. Fakhar is back and we still do not know who will open up with him,” Shahzad noted, emphasizing the need for solved top -notch in a row ahead of the tournament.
The former opener further questioned the choice of players like Usman Khan, Faheem Ashrafand Usman Shinwariwho returned to the team based on appearances in the Bangladeski T20 League and not the recent experience of Pakistan.
Another concern pointed out by Shahzad was inclusion Saud Shakeel Without a defined role in the XI toy. “And where are you willing to adjust Saud Shakeel? Another one has entered directly into the champion trophy department,” He asked, a hint of a strategic planning lack of choosing a detachment.
Just one original Spinner in Trophy champion, and you play in Pakistan and uae are you serious?
2 The new opener B will play directly to the Champions Trophy Fakhar who is returning, and we still do not know who will open up with him
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– Ahmad Shahzad
(@iamahmadshahzad) 31. January 2025
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