Interim Chief Selector Shahid Afridi admits it’s “impossible” for Crew to play all formats consistently.
Pakistan’s interim chief selector Shahid Afridi said it was “impossible” for a fast bowler to be able to play all three of his formats consistently. Speaking in Karachi after the announcement of his team in Pakistan’s ODI for the upcoming series against New Zealand, Afridi emphasized the value of the fast bowler’s recovery and the need to manage the format.
“We need to keep two bowlers who prioritize Test cricket,” said Afridi. “We picked five fast bowlers [on the ODI roster] so the other fast bowlers can rest. It’s a pitch where even if a spinner throws 60-70 overs, they’ll burn out. “
The management of Pakistan’s fast bowlers has come under increasing scrutiny this season. Shaheen Shah Afridi failed to play his test cricket after being injured in his cup final at T20 Worlds. Meanwhile, Naseem Shah and Harris Rauch were hit with problems and missed most of the series against England and New Zealand. Naseem returned for the ongoing Test against New Zealand and was by far Pakistan’s top fast bowler in the second innings.
But after both fast bowlers were called up to his ODI squad in New Zealand next week, questions are constantly being raised about how seriously Pakistan takes fast bowler welfare. The workload management story suggests that it is not yet reflected in rest bowlers, particularly fast-paced bowlers, as seen in other parts of the world. The selection of some fast bowlers means Pakistan have an opportunity to turn around, but it is unlikely that Naseem and Rauf will play all three games at the ODI World Cup later this year. Hmm.
It didn’t do much to bring Naseem back to Test his squad. The 19-year-old fast bowler bore the brunt of fast bowling responsibilities every inning. He threw his 24 overs in his first, Mir more than Hamza or Hasan He threw in his second, his 13 overs, seam the best of his bowling compatriots. bottom.
New Zealand still have his day of bowling to go, but so far his Naseem’s 37 overs in the Test are the game’s fastest seam coming back from a shoulder injury and one of his bowlers the most. means that you have bowled overs of As of July 2022, he has his 1241 deliveries in various formats. These are the second most thrown balls by a fast bowler after Mitchell Stark. For someone so young and fast, it’s quite a strain to get through the body.
Mohammad Wasim and Rauf are also in the top 20, so it’s understandable that it’s an issue that has raised concerns for Pakistani fast bowling coach Shaun Tait. “I don’t think I can play all three formats consistently,” he said after the match on Matchday 4. “Too much cricket. we are aware of this. It’s going to be an important year for Pakistan, with several big tournaments coming up towards the end of the year, so managing fast bowlers will be important.