SL vs PAK: 2nd Test, Shaheen Shah Afridi has been dominated out of the second Test as a consequence of an harm that he sustained in the course of the 1st Test in Galle.
Shaheen Shah Afridi of Pakistan. Courtesy: AP
HIGHLIGHTSAfridi sustained an injujry in the course of the 1st TestThe second Test will begin on July 24Nauman Ali has changed Shaheen Shah Afridi
Former off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq reckoned that Pakistan will miss Shaheen Shah Afridi’s presence within the second Test towards Sri Lanka. The closing Test is scheduled to get underway on Sunday, July 24 at Galle International Stadium.
On Day 4 of the primary Test, which Pakistan received by 4 wickets, Afridi sustained an harm and was dominated out of the second Test. Babar Azam, the Pakistan Test skipper, stated the guests will miss the providers of the pacer.
Babar, who scored a century within the first Test, admitted that Afridi’s absence within the match can be missed because of the seamer’s means to make early breakthroughs. Saqlain did not disagree with the 27-year-old Babar.
“He is our main bowler who leads others from the front. Definitely, bowlers will miss his presence and that energy he brings in,” Saqlain was quoted as saying.
“We have looked at the pitch but nothing is decided as of yet. Obviously, Shaheen’s replacement is there but apart from this, we will sit and decide before announcing the final XI,” he acknowledged.
Left-arm spinner Nauman Ali will substitute Shaheen within the second Test. Babar stated that the visiting crew made the selection retaining in thoughts the enjoying circumstances.
Saqlain additionally heaped reward on Pakistan for displaying a complete lot of guts within the opening Test. Abdullah Shafique obtained a lifeline throughout Pakistan’s run-chase.
“Our players showed great determination, potential and execution of plans to win the last game. From Abdullah Shafique to tail-ender Naseem Shah and then Hassan Ali, Yasir Shah and others, everyone fought hard to achieve a well-deserved victory,” Saqlain added.
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