Chief selector criticizes Pakistani player who ‘flopped’ in WC, know why

New Delhi. Pakistan’s newly appointed chief selector Wahab Riaz has announced the names of the players for the Test series of the Australia tour. Shan Masood will lead the team in this Test series starting from December 14. Along with former captain Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Imam ul Haq and Shaheen Shah Afridi, new players like Saim Ayub and Khurram Shahzad have also been given place in the announced squad. The Test series at the Australian ground will be a ‘tough test’ for the Pakistan team, which has come under fire for its poor performance in the 2023 World Cup. It will not be easy for Shan Masood’s batsmen to face fast bowlers like Starc, O Jalwad and Cummins on Australia’s bouncy wicket.

While announcing the squad, Wahab could not hide his displeasure with leading fast bowler Haris Rauf, who had declared himself unavailable for the series. Rauf, who bowls at around 150 kmph, can be very useful in the series. to be able to He said that Harris had earlier declared himself available for the series against Australia but withdrew at that moment. This could prove costly for the Pakistan team.

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Wahab revealed at a press conference on Monday that despite initially agreeing to the Test series, Haris backed out on the spot due to workload and fitness concerns. The chief selector said, ‘We spoke to Haris for this tour. Two days ago he agreed that he will play Test cricket for Pakistan but on Sunday night he changed his mind and now he does not want to be a part of this Test series against Australia. Wahab said, ‘Haris was worried about his recovery after a long World Cup campaign. We spoke to him, he was worried about fitness and workload. So team director Mohammad Hafeez and I sat with him and tried to satisfy him in every way. I was ready to accept him as the chief selector even if he failed the tour.

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Wahab said, ‘The team physio was consulted about Rauf’s fitness and the fast bowler was given the go-ahead. But Haris withdrew his name at the last minute, I think Pakistan will suffer for this. Wahab further said that when it comes to professional attitude, we have to see what is best for Pakistan. Haris has not been a part of any Test series since England. But when we felt we needed it and when you are a central contract player it is your duty to serve Pakistan.

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Let us tell you that due to poor performance in World Cup 2023, Harris is currently facing heavy criticism from fans in his country. It was believed that the fast bowling duo of Haris and Shaheen Shah would do well in this tournament but it did not happen. Haris proved to be a burden for the team. He took 16 wickets in 9 matches at an average of 33.31 but proved costly in each match. Harris’ economy was 6.74, which would be considered ’embarrassing’ for a bowler of his caliber.

Pakistan squad for Australia Test series

Shan Masood (Captain), Amr Jamal, Abdullah Shafiq, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Imam ul Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Nauman Ali, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha, Sarfraz Ahmed, Saeed Shakeel, Shaheen Afridi.

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