The writing is on the wall. Pakistan does not have any reliable batsman to bat in the middle order in limited overs cricket. Absolutely zero resources. We've tried Iftikhar, Khushdil, Asif, and Rizwan is not capable of playing down the order too. In a run-chase situation these guys are even worse. Therefore you have to adapt and take advantage of your in-form top order batters rather than shove your face in the mud by relying on shallow hitters for the sake of it.
For the next few years ahead, the PCB need to seriously think about Fakhar batting at No.4. He is an accomplished hard hitting batter and will hopefully adapt in this new role. He is our only hope.
Rizwan needs to open because that's the only position he is capable of producing runs at his maximum efficiency. And Babar should not force himself to open in T20Is because we need someone there less worried about staying until the end and more about making use of the powerplay. Babar is ideal as a one-down batter.
Rizwan, Imam, Babar, Fakhar for ODIs
Rizwan, Shan/any other in-form batter, Babar, Fakhar for T20Is
For the next few years ahead, the PCB need to seriously think about Fakhar batting at No.4. He is an accomplished hard hitting batter and will hopefully adapt in this new role. He is our only hope.
Rizwan needs to open because that's the only position he is capable of producing runs at his maximum efficiency. And Babar should not force himself to open in T20Is because we need someone there less worried about staying until the end and more about making use of the powerplay. Babar is ideal as a one-down batter.
Rizwan, Imam, Babar, Fakhar for ODIs
Rizwan, Shan/any other in-form batter, Babar, Fakhar for T20Is