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[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION]I had high hopes from Fakhar up until 2019 but unfortunately he doesn't have the technique to face the hard new ball due to his deficiencies when facing those balls pitched back of the length.
Also, I don't think Fakhar (as an opener) could score brisk half centuries against a decent Australia pace attack.
For Pakistan's low standards, the performances we saw from Sharjeel in Australia were special. Let me emphasise again for Pakistan's low standards. If you're comparing these knocks against the likes of Warner and Rohit then I agree they are not special by any measure.
If Sharjeel can shed some weight and show more evidence of form then I would like to see him open with Rizwan. I just think it's irrational to write him off.
I tell you what's also different about Sharjeel in comparison to other Pakistan batsmen. He can play off the back-foot. In fact I'd say he relishes it.
The main reason why our batsmen lack the range of strokes is primarily because they suck on the back-foot.