Former captains Sarfraz Ahmed and Shoaib Malik might well end up being in the Pakistan squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
This possibility is on the cards after the Prime Minister Imran Khan’s reported unhappiness with the poor performance of the players. Who are already part of the squad, in the ongoing National T20 Cup.
Raise your hands, 🙌 if you want to see Shoaib Malik in #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/afQ3xB8jjd
— HAIDER KHAN (@itshaider18) September 28, 2021
Sarfaraz Ahmed , Shoaib Malik , Usman , Dhani and Fakhar zaman are likely to be included in the T20 World Cup squad, according to various reports #T20WorldCup #T20WorldCupsquad #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/C26cfGnjmf#T20WorldCup
— Abdul Samad Bhatti. (@AbdulSamadBha20) September 28, 2021
Sarfaraz Ahmed vs Azam Khan in T20s since 2019 (In UAE)
— Zulqarnain Jafar (@JafarZulqarnain) September 26, 2021
Sarfaraz Ahmed
Innings – 10
Runs – 269
Average – 53.8 💚
Strike-rate – 123.96
Azam Khan
Innings – 6
Runs – 88
Average – 14.67
Strike-rate – 114.29
And #SarfarazAhmed isn't part of Pak #T20WorldCup squad #SarfarazAhmed pic.twitter.com/JIP6oxhsPH
The premier, according to sources, has directed Pakistan Cricket Board chairperson Ramiz Raja. To consider bringing changes in the national roster for the mega event. Which is set to be held from October 17.
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— CANANEWS ONLINE (@cananewsonline2) September 25, 2021
Sources say the PCB chief has asked PM Imran for time till October 3. When the first phase of the National T20 Cup ends. The deadline to submit the final squad for the World Cup is October 10.
Pakistan chief selector Mohammad Wasim said opening batsman Fakhar Zaman “is still a valuable player for us”. And also Shoaib Malik#T20WorldCup#PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/A1u78l8Qp5
— Muhammad Ramzan wassan (@ramzanwassan786) September 29, 2021
Members of the Pakistan T20 World Cup squad wicket-keeper/batsman Azam Khan, all-rounder Khushdil Shah. Spinner Mohammad Nawaz, pacer Mohammad Hasnain. And batsman Sohaib Maqsood have received criticism from the cricketing circles. After poor performances in the first five days of the National T20 Cup.
Southern Punjab’s Azam has scored only 35 runs in his three outings at the Cup. he was his captain Maqsood has managed to accumulate only 42 runs. Khushdil, with 51 runs in three matches, has also failed to demonstrate match-winning capabilities.
T20 World Cup squad arrives at PM House to meet Imran Khan: During the meeting, Ramiz Raja will take the prime minister into confidence over the new changes made in the PCB https://t.co/L8hzW6vNa0 #نشئی_نے_تحفے_بیچ_دیے #جان_گروپ #ن_لیگی_خان
— Qamar Afzaal Bhatti (@qamar_1985) September 22, 2021
Left-armer Nawaz has two wickets in as many matches for Northern. While pacer Hasnain has bagged two in four matches for Sindh.
Sarfaraz Ahmed for you⚡️😍
— Biya💫💞 (@Biya_297) September 29, 2021
Another Day Another Captain Knock😎 Leading from the front MashaAllah❤️#NationalT20Cup pic.twitter.com/ocUiVEiYVW
Sources say batsmen Fakhar Zaman and Sharjeel Khan, fast-bowler Shahnawaz Dahani. And leg-spinner Usman Qadir are being considered ahead of them.
In a bid to boost the morale of the Pakistani players, after England & New Zealand called off their Pakistan tours, PM Imran Khan, will meet the national T20 World Cup squad on Wednesday.#PCB #PakvsNz #Cricket #ImranKhan #T20 pic.twitter.com/XpABoVZvss
— Fifth Deck (@fifth_deck) September 21, 2021
Malik and Sarfraz Ahmed, due to their experience, can also make the cut after interference by the premier. While Malik has played only one match for Central Punjab in the National T20 Cup. Sarfraz has done some impressive captaincy to lead Sindh to the top of the points table with a perfect record.
Ramiz, sources say, will consult with the selection committee very soon. And changes are imminent in the Pakistan T20 World Cup squad.
