NEW DELHI: Breaking his silence after being dropped from Pakistan Check squad, pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi hoped that the crew lead by Shan Masood would mount a formidable struggle within the second Check match in opposition to England in Multan.
4 gamers, together with Shaheen and Babar Azam, had been lower from the crew for the sequence’ closing two Check matches.
Naseem Shah and Sarfaraz Ahmed had been additionally launched by Pakistan along with Shaheen and Babar.
“Wishing Workforce Pakistan one of the best of luck! Rooting for a powerful comeback. We’re all cheering for you!” Shaheen wrote on X.
A newly-constituted choice committee, which was established hours after Pakistan’s humiliating loss to England within the first Check at Multan by an innings and 47 runs, made the alterations to the crew. Pakistan is at present on the backside of the World Check Championship standings and trailing England 0-1 of their three-match Check sequence.
In response to an announcement from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the selectors have chosen to relaxation Babar, Shaheen, Naseem, and Sarfaraz in mild of their present kind and health in addition to Pakistan’s upcoming duties within the 2024-25 worldwide cricket season.
Babar had not reached a half-century in a Check match since 2022 and had slumped in efficiency in the course of the yr he was appointed captain. He resigned from the place in June following Pakistan’s elimination from the T20 World Cup within the group levels. In distinction, Shaheen has had issue regaining his rhythm as a wicket-taker in Check matches after his knee harm.
Beginning on Tuesday, the second Check match between Pakistan and England will happen in Multan on the identical pitch as the primary match of the sequence.
