NEW DELHI: Former Pakistani paceman Wahab Riaz emphasised that the rising quick bowler Naseem Shah is but to totally unveil his full potential and expertise. In his ODI profession to this point, Naseem has claimed a formidable 25 wickets in 10 matches at a outstanding common of 16.12, showcasing his prowess with two five-wicket hauls.
Lately, Naseem secured a one-wicket victory for Pakistan over Afghanistan within the second ODI at Hambantota, delivering the profitable runs towards Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Notably, he had beforehand smashed two essential sixes towards Farooqi, carrying Pakistan to a outstanding one-wicket triumph within the Asia Cup ultimate held within the UAE final 12 months.
“Naseem has bowled properly in numerous matches. Nevertheless, I really feel that he has nonetheless not carried out as much as his functionality as of but. He ought to win matches for Pakistan contemplating his functionality,” Wahab was quoted as saying by Cricket Pakistan.
He added that left-arm tempo spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi will likely be essential to Pakistan’s hopes, as they construct as much as Asia Cup and ODI World Cup.
“Shaheen Shah Afridi is expert with the brand new ball, and later Haris Rauf takes cost. They’re specialists in bowling throughout the loss of life overs. Within the World Cup, Afridi’s ten overs will likely be of nice significance. The staff will want wickets from him between the 25th and 35th overs,” he stated.
Lately, Naseem secured a one-wicket victory for Pakistan over Afghanistan within the second ODI at Hambantota, delivering the profitable runs towards Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Notably, he had beforehand smashed two essential sixes towards Farooqi, carrying Pakistan to a outstanding one-wicket triumph within the Asia Cup ultimate held within the UAE final 12 months.
“Naseem has bowled properly in numerous matches. Nevertheless, I really feel that he has nonetheless not carried out as much as his functionality as of but. He ought to win matches for Pakistan contemplating his functionality,” Wahab was quoted as saying by Cricket Pakistan.
He added that left-arm tempo spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi will likely be essential to Pakistan’s hopes, as they construct as much as Asia Cup and ODI World Cup.
“Shaheen Shah Afridi is expert with the brand new ball, and later Haris Rauf takes cost. They’re specialists in bowling throughout the loss of life overs. Within the World Cup, Afridi’s ten overs will likely be of nice significance. The staff will want wickets from him between the 25th and 35th overs,” he stated.
Wahab felt Pakistan have been over-dependent on the highest order of Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, and captain Babar Azam.
“In ODIs, Pakistan closely depends on their top-order trio of Imam, Fakhar, and Babar. Nevertheless, Pakistan continues to grapple with points regarding their middle-order lineup.”
Scheduled from August 30 to September 17, the Asia Cup is ready to unfold in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Commencing the event, Pakistan will tackle Nepal on the Multan Cricket Stadium on August 30. Subsequently, a high-stakes encounter awaits as Pakistan confronts India on September 2 at Pallekele, including to the joy of this prestigious cricketing occasion.
(With IANS inputs)
