He has been given this opening spot for about half a dozen tournaments now. He has had ample opportunities to turn some innings in to crucial match winnings ones under pressure. He has failed every time.
Failed in 2021 WT20 final - too slow. Only a freakish innings from an out of form Fakhar masked how bad that innings was.
Match losing effort in Asia Cup final 2022.
Failed spectacularly in 2022 WT20 final
Golden chance to play a matchwinning innings vs India in WT20 2024 match - bottled first ball to Bumrah’s new spell.
Does he
1. retire?
2. Take some time out?
3. Play politics to keep the opening slot?
4. Play down the order?
5. PCB drop him or invest in the likes of Haris or Haseeb?
Discuss
Failed in 2021 WT20 final - too slow. Only a freakish innings from an out of form Fakhar masked how bad that innings was.
Match losing effort in Asia Cup final 2022.
Failed spectacularly in 2022 WT20 final
Golden chance to play a matchwinning innings vs India in WT20 2024 match - bottled first ball to Bumrah’s new spell.
Does he
1. retire?
2. Take some time out?
3. Play politics to keep the opening slot?
4. Play down the order?
5. PCB drop him or invest in the likes of Haris or Haseeb?
Discuss