Former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has turned his weapons on the star cricketers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for his or her “lack of intent” whereas taking part in in partnership in opposition to India on October 14 in Ahmedabad.
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan posted an 82-run stand in 17.1 overs and have been dismissed proper after getting steady.
Babar scored his first-ever half-century in an ODI match in opposition to the arch-rivals earlier than being bowled by India’s Mohammad Siraj whereas Jasprit Bumrah eliminated wicketkeeper-batter Rizwan for 49 runs.
Throughout his dialog with Geo Digital, Razzaq overtly stated that regardless of expertise, they did not have high quality pictures.
“I will not contemplate it a partnership. They weren’t taking part in fearless cricket. Regardless of having intensive expertise and holding the primary rating, they appear to lack high quality pictures. Gamers really want to step up and enhance their recreation,” he stated.
In the meantime, he additionally expressed disappointment over dropping Fakhar Zaman.
“When Abdullah Shafique scored a century in his debut match, I used to be in opposition to that change. Gamers deserve assist and confidence in worldwide cricket. Batters like Fakhar should not be substituted. The administration ought to enable him to play all through this World Cup,” acknowledged Razzaq.”
Pakistan have registered two wins in three matches throughout the occasion, thus far, however their solely defeat got here in opposition to arch-rivals India on Saturday.
Schedule of Pakistan’s remaining matches
- October 20 – vs Australia in Bengaluru
- October 23 – vs Afghanistan in Chennai
- October 27 – vs South Africa in Chennai
- October 31 – vs Bangladesh in Kolkata
- November 4 – vs New Zealand Bengaluru (Day match)
- November 11 – vs England in Kolkata
The day matches will begin at 10:00am Pakistan Normal Time (PST) whereas all different matches will probably be day-night fixtures beginning at 01:30pm (PST).
If Pakistan qualify for the semi-finals, they are going to play in Kolkata.
If India qualify for the semi-finals, they are going to play in Mumbai except taking part in in opposition to Pakistan, by which case they are going to play in Kolkata.
Pakistan squad for ICC World Cup 2023
Babar Azam (c), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, M Wasim Jnr, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha.
Travelling reserves
Mohammad Haris, Abrar Ahmed, Zaman Khan
