Shahid Afridi suggests altering Pakistan’s batting order, stating that “Babar dropping down to number three.”

It’s easy to say that Pakistan, lead by Babar Azam, has had a forgettable campaign thus far as the huge cricket battle T20 World Cup 2024 is already underway. Pakistan is the only team participating in the event with two losses from their two games.

In their opening match, Pakistan played the USA, and they lost by a super over. In addition, they were unable to pursue the objective in a low-scoring thriller versus India. In reference to the team’s output, former cricketer Shahid Afridi stood up and suggested a few adjustments to Pakistan’s batting order. Fakhar Zaman should start the Pakistani innings, according to Afridi, with Babar Azam dropping to the third spot.

“I believe that Babar Azam and Gary Kirsten need to make some adjustments right now. “I hope to see Salman Ali Agha replace Usman Khan in the side and Abrar Ahmed replace Shadab Khan,” Afridi stated to the International Cricket Council.

Shahid Afridi stated, “Most importantly, I think Babar should drop to number three and Fakhar Zaman should be promoted to open the innings alongside Mohammad Rizwan.”

There are a few difficult discussions and decisions ahead: Shahid Afridi

Shahid Afridi also emphasised the difficult decisions that the management will have to make in the future. But he also said that Pakistan is still in the running for the event and that there is hope for them.

“We need to keep in mind that there is still hope: Pakistan is not eliminated from the tournament yet,” Afridi stated. “There are some difficult conversations and choices to come.”

The former world champion also discussed the team’s performance versus the Indian squad, in which Pakistan lost a vital game after failing to chase down a second-inning goal of 120 runs.

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India’s self-belief, discipline, and on-field approach were the main differentiators between the two sides. We saw a pathetic show of power hitting, and the Pakistani batting lineup just isn’t clicking,” he said.