Pakistan lacks the services of Shaheen Shah Afridi in the ongoing Asian Cup, and the wicket-beater believes that no bowler in the current crop can fill the shoes of the stellar point guard. Afridi suffered a knee injury in Pakistan’s two-match test series against Sri Lanka, which excluded him from the Asian Cup. While picks Naseem Shahi and Shahnawaz Dahani have played well in the tournament so far, Rizwan said filling Afridi’s shoes isn’t easy.
However, Rizwan also suggested that other players should make the most of opportunities that will only benefit Pakistan in the long run.
“I’ve talked to bowlers before. I’ll be very honest here, no bowlers in this group can replace Shaheen. This is my honest answer. The way he (Shaheen) has been playing for the past 1-2 years Well, no bowlers can get on the team and stuff their boots. But we can take another Shaheen and this is an opportunity for our other fast players. The way Naseem and Dahani performed … And Haris is already on the team, so we’re confident, “Pakistani goalkeeper Rizwan said at a post-match press conference following the win over Hong Kong in Group A.
Rizwan opened Pakistan’s safe passage to the Super 4 Asian Cup with a 78-point unbeaten run in his team’s 155-point win over Hong Kong on Friday.
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After scoring 193 points for two wickets, Pakistan beat Hong Kong by 38 points.
Pakistan will now face historical rivals India in their first Super 4 stage match on Sunday.
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