RAWALPINDI: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has admitted that the absence of Hasan Ali and Faheem Ashraf in the Rawalpindi Test against Australia affected the team combination of the home side.
Pakistani cricket captain Babar Azam says there are serious concerns over the absence of important players Hasan Ali and Faheem Ashraf during the Rawalpindi Test match against Australia.Pakistani cricket captain Babar Azam says there are serious concerns over the absence of important players Hasan Ali and Faheem Ashraf during the Rawalpindi Test match against Australia. Babar stated in a recent virtual press conference that the team’s balance and cohesiveness have been significantly disrupted by their absence.
Babar emphasized the significant significance that each of the players had already played. Previous wins have been mostly attributed to the contributions of Hasan Ali, who is known for his game-winning ball skills, and Faheem Ashraf, who is respected for his all-around abilities. Their departure leaves the team’s batting depth and bowling assault with difficult-to-fill deficiencies.
Despite these setbacks, Babar remained optimistic about the team’s preparedness. The players had undergone rigorous training sessions and a mock match in Karachi, he continued, to ensure they were prepared for Australia. He praised players like Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi for their current bowling form and highlighted the outstanding batting efforts of Mohammad Rizwan and Fawad Alam.
Although Babar praised Yasir Shah as a match-winner, he had doubts about his level of fitness and injury history. Despite the difficulties caused by Hasan and Faheem’s absence, the team captain assured everyone that they will adjust as necessary and respect their opponents.
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