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 up to now, 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.
Recently, Naseem secured a one-wicket victory for Pakistan over Afghanistan within the second ODI at Hambantota, delivering the profitable runs in opposition to Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Notably, he had beforehand smashed two essential sixes in opposition to Farooqi, carrying Pakistan to a outstanding one-wicket triumph within the Asia Cup remaining held within the UAE final 12 months.
“Naseem has bowled well in quite a lot of matches. However, I feel that he has still not performed up to his capability as of yet. He should win matches for Pakistan considering his capability,” Wahab was quoted as saying by Cricket Pakistan.
He added that left-arm tempo spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi might be essential to Pakistan’s hopes, as they construct as much as Asia Cup and ODI World Cup.
“Shaheen Shah Afridi is skilled with the new ball, and later Haris Rauf takes charge. They are specialists in bowling during the death overs. In the World Cup, Afridi’s ten overs will be of great importance. The team will need wickets from him between the 25th and 35th overs,” he stated.
Recently, Naseem secured a one-wicket victory for Pakistan over Afghanistan within the second ODI at Hambantota, delivering the profitable runs in opposition to Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Notably, he had beforehand smashed two essential sixes in opposition to Farooqi, carrying Pakistan to a outstanding one-wicket triumph within the Asia Cup remaining held within the UAE final 12 months.
“Naseem has bowled well in quite a lot of matches. However, I feel that he has still not performed up to his capability as of yet. He should win matches for Pakistan considering his capability,” Wahab was quoted as saying by Cricket Pakistan.
He added that left-arm tempo spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi might be essential to Pakistan’s hopes, as they construct as much as Asia Cup and ODI World Cup.
“Shaheen Shah Afridi is skilled with the new ball, and later Haris Rauf takes charge. They are specialists in bowling during the death overs. In the World Cup, Afridi’s ten overs will be of great importance. The team will need 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 heavily relies on their top-order trio of Imam, Fakhar, and Babar. However, Pakistan continues to grapple with issues concerning 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 thrill of this prestigious cricketing occasion.
(With IANS inputs)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com