Former Pakistani Captain Shahid Afridi© AFP
The ICC T20 World Cup has reached the semi-finals and all eyes are on the big guns to fire in the knockout rounds. For India, Suryakumar Yadav is the man of the moment as the No. 4 batter’s ability to shoot at all parts of the ground at a very high blow rate has been the main distinguishing factor for the team. Surya has received praise from all sides, including former Pakistani cricketers. With Pakistan also in the semi-finals and their openers vying for points in the tournament, former skipper Shahid Afridi had a piece of advice for Mohammad Rizwan, who was often criticized for his low success rate.
During a discussion on Samaa TV, the host told Afridi that a reporter once asked Rizwan if he was open to making changes to his style of play so that opposition bowlers can’t make plans against him and that the Pakistani wicketkeeper batter had said he would continue to play the way he does. The anchor gave the example of Suryakumar Yadav and asked if Rizwan should take a leaf from the Indian’s book.
To this, Afridi replied: “The most important thing about Suryakumar is that he played 200-250 matches in the domestic circuit before coming to international cricket. He knows his game. And he can also aim for the good balls because he practices those shots. In this format you have to evolve as a batter and develop your game.”
Speaking about Rizwan and his struggles, Afridi pointed out that the Pakistani opener will have to take risks and play shots from the outside and for that he has to practice those shots.
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“We’ve already talked about every team doing their homework before coming to a World Cup. For Rizwan, the idea was not to bowl him in the middle, because he plays good shots towards deep square legs and midwicket. He struggles. to the offside.
“He will have to get on the track and take risks. He will have to make holes towards mid-off and extra cover and for this he will have to practice these strokes,” said Afridi.
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