Is Shadab Khan suitable for batting at the number 5 batting position?

[Cricket Warrior]

Saud Sh is unknown in ODI, would you take that risk. He lacks power and will hev have the range of shots. Too many questions at this late stage

Granting Saud Shakeel an opportunity in ODIs will be the only way to truly gauge his abilities, and this series was indeed a favorable option to provide him with that chance.

In ODIs, power hitters are not necessary for the fourth position. Instead, we need players who can sustain the innings with singles and doubles and saud has that ability.

 

[Bewal Express]

Granting Saud Shakeel an opportunity in ODIs will be the only way to truly gauge his abilities, and this series was indeed a favorable option to provide him with that chance.

In ODIs, power hitters are not necessary for the fourth position. Instead, we need players who can sustain the innings with singles and doubles and saud has that ability.

At this late stage is risky stage.

 

[gazza619]

Shadab is a good number 8 at best. He needs to work harder on his bowling.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Shadab is already doing well in bowling too. If he doesn't take wickets so he also doesn't leak runs excessively.

 

[shamaan]

Keep him were he's currently batting at.

 

[Farabi]

Saud Sh is unknown in ODI, would you take that risk. He lacks power and will hev have the range of shots. Too many questions at this late stage

But how much have Rizwan, Ifti and Agha proven as ODI players? Agha's sole advantage over Saud lies in his experience against the Netherlands and a few weakened ODI teams. In terms of skill, Saud appears to be the more well-rounded player with a solid technique, making him better suited for a no. 4 position – a point of vulnerability for Pakistan recently. Anticipating a low-scoring World Cup in India as our most WCs, Pakistan might struggle against teams with potent spin bowlers, particularly during high-pressure matches. This is where batting stability and adeptness against spin will prove crucial, ensuring a steady run rate of 5 to 6 per over. While I lack confidence in Agha and Rizwan at the 4th spot, I do concur that Agha should be ranked ahead of Rizwan.

 

[Farabi]

i will add saud shakeel at number 4.. Ifti is more suitable for t20 cricket not for ODIs.

Yes I agree. I think Pak should have Saud at 4, Rizwan at 5, and Agha at 6. Ifti can be considered for no7 with him, Saud and Agha combining to deliver the 5th bowler. But wish we had Imad for no7 with Shadab at no8.