Karachi’s right-handed batter Sarfaraz Ahmed last featured in longest format of cricket back in 2019 against South Africa

By : thoughtfulnews.com

December 26, 2022

Sarfaraz Ahmed

Karachi: Wicket-keeper striker Sarfaraz Ahmed replaced active member Mohammad Rizwan in today’s test against New Zealand, four years after his last cap at the Whites.

The last appearance of a right-hander was against South Africa in 2019, the longest cricket of his format, scoring half a tone and recording 10 catches.

There have also been some changes to the squads selected for the first test against the Black Caps in Karachi today (Monday). Pacer Mir He replaces Naseem Shah with Hamza injured.

The Test squad change comes after the appointment of Shahid Afridi as New Zealand’s chief his selector for the series, following a change of management at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). His 14-member panel, led by Najam Sethi , is tasked with overseeing PCB operations for 120 days.

Afridi Calls For Workload Management :

Speaking to media in Karachi on Sunday, Shahid Afridi stressed the need for player workload management and hinted at including Mir Hamza and Sarfaraz Ahmed in the final XI.

Afridi’s first big decision was to bring Mir his Hamza, Sajid his Khan, Shanawaz his Dahani to join his team in Pakistan’s home series his Test.

Afridi told the media that the players were in because of their performance and the strength of Pakistan.

“Naseem Shah has to know that he is not in great shape so it was good for him to add two fast bowlers to the squad. Come on, when will he get his chance? It was also important to be left-handed in Shaheen’s absence, so Mir Hamza was included,” said Shahid Afridi.

“And Hamza put in a good performance. I think he deserves to play now,” said the chief selector.

Afridi added that managing the workload of his players is important, and captain Babar He also emphasized Azam.

“There are players who play all formats all the time. We need to strengthen the bench so that it’s okay to rest, and there are seniors who are warming up on the bench all the time, so let’s see. I’m meeting with Babar Azam tonight. , we will discuss how to move forward,” the voter said.

Afridi added Sarfaraz Ahmed that he wants Babar Azam to be among the great captains and will support him to become as good a captain as he is a good hitter.