Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez has supplied a chunk of recommendation to Imam-ul-Haq who changed Fakhar Zaman within the squad for the Champions Trophy 2025.
Imam was named as substitute for Fakhar Zaman who was dominated out of the event forward of the IND v PAK sport in Dubai.
The left-handed batter sustained an damage within the very first over of Pakistan’s sport in opposition to New Zealand on February 19 in Karachi.
Whereas he got here out to bat in Pakistan’s inning, Fakhar Zaman regarded visibly in ache and couldn’t run between the wickets.
Following the sport, the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that Imam-ul-Haq was authorised as a substitute within the Pakistan squad for the Champions Trophy 2025.
Because the facet is about to face India within the blockbuster IND v PAK sport, former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez has suggested Imam to enhance his strike price and intent required in modern-day cricket.
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“He’s a unbelievable participant with sturdy efficiency in ODIs. The largest query mark is on his strike price. The lacking half in his sport is intent as an opener to attain shortly,” Hafeez mentioned.
The previous Pakistan captain was of the view that Imam-ul-Haq was a high quality participant who has the flexibility to present performances for Pakistan on the worldwide degree.
“I want him all the perfect to carry out for Pakistan even when he got here as a substitute. He’s a powerful character and I’m certain he’ll seize the chance he acquired,” Mohammad Hafeez mentioned.
The previous Pakistan captain urged the left-handed batter to exit and specific himself within the upcoming IND v PAK sport and the remaining event.
It’s price noting right here that Pakistan misplaced their first sport to New Zealand in Karachi and can look to make a comeback within the must-win IND v PAK sport on the Champions Trophy 2025 on February 23.