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Former cricketer Basit Ali criticized Pakistan’s group choice for the sequence towards New Zealand, alleging favouritism and questioning the omission of Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Hasnain.
Basit Ali and Saud Shakeel. (PC: screengrab, AP)
Former cricketer Basit Ali has strongly criticised Pakistan’s group choice for the upcoming white-ball sequence towards New Zealand, alleging favouritism and unjust exclusions. He claimed that deserving gamers had been sidelined whereas others secured their locations via ‘backdoor channels’.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) just lately introduced main adjustments to the T20I squad, with Salman Ali Agha changing Mohammad Rizwan as captain. All-rounder Shadab Khan, who was recalled to the facet, was named vice-captain. Nonetheless, Rizwan has been retained as ODI captain, whereas Babar Azam, regardless of being dropped from the T20I squad, stays within the one-day setup. The selectors additionally selected to retain most gamers who struggled within the ICC Champions Trophy.
Among the many notable exclusions are Saud Shakeel, who performed a vital 64-run innings towards India in Pakistan’s final match, and quick bowler Mohammad Hasnain, who didn’t function in a single Champions Trophy recreation however was nonetheless unnoticed of the squad.
Basit Ali, talking on his present, expressed his frustration over these selections. “What number of runs did Saud make towards India? 64? But, he’s out of the group,” he remarked, questioning the logic behind his omission.
He additionally took intention at Hasnain’s exclusion, calling it an injustice. “Why is Mohammad Hasnain, who’s your subsequent huge quick bowler, not within the squad? He has confirmed his capacity, but he’s ignored in each codecs. What sort of injustice is that this to a younger, gifted participant?”
Basit additional alleged that choice was influenced by popularity moderately than benefit. “Sure gamers have constructed good photos for themselves, and that’s why they’re within the squad. These entries are all via the again door,” he claimed.
Pakistan will play 5 T20Is and three ODIs in New Zealand, beginning on March 16. Nonetheless, with rising considerations over choice insurance policies, the controversy surrounding the squad is prone to persist.
(This story has not been edited by News18 employees and is revealed from a syndicated information company feed – IANS)
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