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Shaheen Shah Afridi’s comeback to the Pakistan cricket team for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against New Zealand. The article will cover various aspects related to Shaheen’s comeback, the series against New Zealand, the players’ selection, and the cancellation of the 2021 tour by the New Zealand team. Let’s get started.
Shaheen Shah Afridi is set to make his comeback to the Pakistan cricket team after a four-month absence. The left-arm fast bowler suffered a knee injury during the first Test match against Sri Lanka in July 2021, which forced him to miss the following five Tests and three ODIs against England and New Zealand. Shaheen was also not fully fit for the men’s T20 World Cup, where he played in the final but had to leave the field in the 16th over due to a knee injury.
Shaheen’s absence was a significant blow to the Pakistan team as he is one of their leading bowlers in all formats of the game. He has been impressive in his short international career, picking up 62 wickets in 23 Tests at an average of 23.62 and 40 wickets in 27 ODIs at an average of 27.67. He is also the joint-leading wicket-taker for Pakistan in T20Is with 31 wickets in 22 matches.
Shaheen’s comeback to the team will boost Pakistan’s chances in the upcoming ODI and T20I series against New Zealand. The series will be contested in Pakistan from April 14 to May 7 and will include three ODIs and five T20Is. The Pakistan team will be looking to make a strong comeback after losing the Test series against New Zealand earlier this year.
The series against New Zealand is crucial for Pakistan as they prepare for the T20 World Cup later this year. Pakistan is one of the favorites to win the tournament, and they will be looking to build a strong squad for the event. The inclusion of Shaheen in the squad will give the team a significant boost, as he is one of the best bowlers in the world in T20 cricket.
In addition to Shaheen’s comeback, the Pakistan team has made some changes to their squad for the series against New Zealand. Ihsanullah has received his first ODI call-up, while Azam Khan, Abdullah Shafique, and Mohammad Wasim Junior have been omitted from the T20I squad. Haris Sohail, who received an unexpected call-up to the national team during the ODI series against New Zealand earlier this year in Karachi, has been kept for the forthcoming series. Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, and Shahnawaz Dahani have been omitted from the ODI team.
Mohammad Rizwan Selection
The team selection for the series has been a topic of discussion among cricket fans in Pakistan. Many fans were surprised by the omission of Azam Khan, who was considered a strong contender for the wicket-keeper’s role in the T20I squad. However, the Pakistan team management has opted to go with Mohammad Rizwan, who has been in good form recently.
The cancellation of the 2021 tour by the New Zealand team due to a “particular and serious” security threat was a significant setback for Pakistan cricket. The cancellation came just minutes before the first ODI of the tour was scheduled to start, causing immense disappointment among the players and fans. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had worked hard to ensure the security of the New Zealand team during the tour, and the cancellation was a severe blow to their efforts. To make up for the cancellation, the PCB has added extra games to the upcoming tour,
Pakistan T20I squad: Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Ihsanullah, Imad Wasim, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shan Masood, and Zaman Khan are the captain and vice-captain, respectively, of Babar Azam’s team.
Pakistan ODI squad: Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Naseem Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shan Masood, Haris Rauf, Haris Sohail, Ihsanullah, Shan Masood, and Usama Mir are the other members of the squad. The reserves include Abbas Afridi, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, and Tayyab Tahir.
An Analysis Based on Statistical Data
Pakistan is set to face New Zealand in a T20 series that is scheduled to take place in the coming weeks. As the squad for the series has been announced, it is time to analyze the performance of the players based on their statistical data. In this article, we will look at the captain and vice-captain, Mohammad Haris and Mohammad Nawaz, respectively, along with the rest of the squad, and assess their strengths and weaknesses.
Mohammad Haris
Mohammad Haris is a promising young batsman who has played 4 T20 internationals so far, scoring 93 runs with an average of 23.25 and a strike rate of 132.85. He has shown his ability to score quickly and has also played some crucial innings in his short career so far. He has the highest score of 50, which he achieved in his last T20 innings against South Africa. Harris has a good record in domestic T20s, where he has scored 941 runs at an average of 38.45 and a strike rate of 136.55. He has also been a part of the PSL and has played 33 matches, scoring 515 runs at an average of 22.39 and a strike rate of 118.62. Harris will be a key player for Pakistan in the upcoming series, and his performance will be crucial for Pakistan’s success.
Mohammad Nawaz
Mohammad Nawaz is an all-rounder who has played 22 T20 internationals, scoring 92 runs and taking 20 wickets. He has been a consistent performer for Pakistan and can contribute with both bat and ball. His best bowling figures in T20s are 3/13, which he achieved against West Indies in 2018. Nawaz has also played in the PSL, where he has taken 48 wickets in 54 matches at an average of 23.25 and an economy rate of 7.61. He has also scored 548 runs in the tournament at an average of 21.07 and a strike rate of 118.70. Nawaz’s ability to bowl tight spells in the middle overs and score quick runs lower down the order makes him an important player for Pakistan in T20s
Naseem Shah
Naseem Shah is a young fast bowler who has played 7 T20 internationals, taking 6 wickets at an average of 44.33 and an economy rate of 9.43. He has been a part of the PSL and has played 10 matches, taking 4 wickets at an average of 37.00 and an economy rate of 9.25. Naseem can bowl at a good pace and can swing the ball both ways. However, he needs to work on his consistency and accuracy to be a regular member of the Pakistan T20 team.
