Former Cricketer Abdur Rauf Raises Concerns Over Shaheen Afridi’s Performance in Australia Test

In recent News Former Pakistan Cricketer Abdur Rauf has expressed Concerns about Star Pacer Shaheen Afridi’s Performance in the Ongoing Test against Australia. Shaheen Afridi a key Component of Pakistan’s Pace attack has faced Criticism for his Lackluster Performance in the first Test at Perth’s Optus Stadium.

Afridi Returned with Disappointing figures of 1-96 in 27 overs during Australia’s First innings. Abdur Rauf, Speaking on the News show ‘Sports Room,’ Shared insights into Afridi’s recent Struggles. Rauf attributed the Dip in Afridi’s Performance to his Compromised Speed and Rhythm Emphasizing that the left arm Bowler had not fully Recovered from a Knee injury Due to insufficient Rest.

Rauf expressed Skepticism about Afridi Replicating his Past Match Winning Performances and Raised Concerns about the Risk of Reinjury if technical issues were not addressed. He also Highlighted Broader Challenges within Pakistan’s Bowling attack asserting that the team Lacks the Capability to dismiss Australia Twice in a Match. Rauf Pointed out the absence of team Chemistry within Shan Masood’s Side.


Read More: U19 Asia Cup 2023 Upsets: UAE Stuns Pakistan, Bangladesh Triumphs Over India to Reach Final

Furthermore Abdur Rauf Criticized the team’s approach to handling injuries Citing the Replacement of Abrar Ahmed with Sajid Khan. He argued that the team tends to Struggle when a Key Bowler is unavailable and the Replacements Fail to deliver Satisfactory Performances.

Read More: Pakistan secures an eight-wicket victory against India in the U-19 Asia Cup encounter.

The Statements by Abdur Rauf have added to the ongoing Discussion about Pakistan’s Performance in the Test Series against Australia and the Concerns Surrounding the effectiveness of the Bowling unit. As the Series Progresses all eyes will be on Shaheen Afridi and the Pakistani team’s ability to Bounce back and Compete at the Highest Level.