Abrar Ahmed will Replace Shadab Khan in the World Cup Squad: Reports

Abrar Ahmed will Replace Shadab Khan in the World Cup Squad: Shadab Khan’s place in Pakistan’s World Cup team was previously certain, but the vice-captain’s performance in the Asia Cup has raised doubts about his availability for the major tournament.

Only six wickets were added by Shadab as Pakistan was eliminated from the Asia Cup in the Super 4 round. Shadab’s six wickets included four against Nepal. Only two of the wickets came against Sri Lanka and India.

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Pak skipper Shadab is one of the older players whose performances made Babar Azam extremely upset. Abrar Ahmed is attempting to make the squad for the World Cup.

According to GeoNews, a few administrative changes are also being considered by the board. “During their meeting, the chief selector and the skipper also discussed the fitness problems and bad form of the important players,” the report added.

During the Test series against England, Abrar Ahmed unexpectedly gained attention. The leg-spinner moves through the air more quickly than Shadab and exudes mystique. The young player has only participated in Test matches, playing in six matches and taking 38 wickets. He quickly achieved success in the expanded format, which satisfied head selector Inzamam-ul-Haq.

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While Shadab might not be dropped from the WC squad, reports are rife that the leg spinner will be removed from the vice-captaincy post. Shaheen Shah Afridi is tipped to take over the vice-captaincy mantle owing to his impressive show in the Asia Cup as the leader of the bowling attack.

Chief selector Inzamam and skipper Babar Azam are soon to hold a meeting with PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf and a decision will be taken considering his approval. Apart from Shadab, opening batter Fakhar Zaman’s place is also in doubt. The southpaw failed to score even a single fifty in the Asia Cup. Naseem Shah is also likely to be ruled out of WC.

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