Srinagar: Formed Pakistan cricketers Mohammad Amir and Abdul Razzaq have sent a word of caution for Pakistan premier pacer Shaheen Afridi ahead of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 clash against Netherlands.
“Cricket is played in accordance with the situation of a match. Sometimes you go for wickets and sometimes it is important to contain runs. You will be in trouble if you mix them,” said Razzaq. “Shaheen thinks that the old ball will offer the same assistance like the new ball, which is not the case. He needs to bring variations in his bowling with the old ball. He needs to bowl with patience because sometimes you won’t get wickets and you will have to wait for the batter’s mistake. If you are always looking for wickets, you will only be successful twice in a 100 attempts,” Razzaq said on show Harna Mana Hai.
Meanwhile, Amir said that Shaheen’s ability to pick up early wickets will be key for Pakistan.
“Like Babar Azam, Shaheen’s role in the team is very important. If he doesn’t set the tone with the ball, Pakistan team will struggle. It is very important that he takes wickets in the initial few overs. If he doesn’t get wickets, it could be a problem,” said Amir.
