[VIDEO] "Pakistan have got more questions than answers before the T20I World Cup": Saj reviews the New Zealand series

[FearlessRoar]

With the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England as well as the T20I World Cup2024 in perspective, Saj reviews how Pakistan performed in the recently concluded home series against a depleted New Zealand side which ended in a disappointing 2-2 result.

Amongst the topics discussed are:

Babar Azam's Captaincy and Performance Analysis: Saj delves into an in-depth analysis of Babar Azam's leadership skills and his performance as a batter.

Imad Wasim's Return from Retirement: Despite coming out of retirement, Imad Wasim didn't receive enough matches against New Zealand, sparking discussions on his role and contributions to the team.

Fakhar Zaman's Form Assessment: Fakhar Zaman's recent form and batting position, evaluation of his readiness for the upcoming ICC T20I World Cup 2024.

Shaheen Shah Afridi's Impactful Performance Review: Shaheen Shah Afridi's welcome return to form in the recently concluded home series against New Zealand, despite a decrease in his bowling pace.

Shadab Khan's All-Round Performance: Shadab Khan's contributions with both bat and ball, which seem to highlight his importance to the overall balance of the team.

Appointment of Red and White-Ball Format Coaches: An overview of the importance and the apparent strategy behind the recent appointments of Jason Gillespie and Gary Kirsten for Pakistan's red and white-ball formats.

Azhar Mahmood's Influence as Assistant Coach: Appointment of Azhar Mahmood as the assistant coach for the Pakistan team, and his potential impact in bridging language barriers and enhancing team cohesion.


Watch full video here:

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Of course the recent mediocre performance against a mostly novice New Zealand side has raised many questions. But who cares Mr. Naqvi was too busy celebrating that result the other day.

The only two positive in this series has been SSA and Shadab's return to form as Saj mentioned.

 

[MenInG]

"Every time we have a number of years we have ample time to have our team and squad sorted out but instead last minute they come up with this rotation excuse which is absolutely absurd. So, yeah, the skipper's been saying that, but we've been rotating players we wanted to give players chances. I don't care who you've rotated that series should have been 4-0!"

Cannot agree with Saj more.

You have had so much time to fix your players, all your players should be good enough to beat a NZ D side.

Yet, a 2-2 narrow save is all we got out of it.

To me and like many others, Pakistan's goose is cooked before the World Cup.

All we will get now are consolation successes and probably a Group Stage exit in the World Cup.

 

[Asad T]

2-2 against a weakened NZ team. The Ireland series could be a real cracker!

 

[BouncerGuy]

2-2 against a weakened NZ team. The Ireland series could be a real cracker!

We might as well lose a game or 2 against ireland as well. England is real tough opponent to beat at their home conditions and with the kind of team they have waiting for Pakistan, I am worried that Pakistan might get whitewashed as well.