Ravi Shastri Unveils the Factors Behind Shaheen Afridi’s Struggles on the Field

Commenting on the first Test match of the ongoing series between Pakistan and Australia in Perth, former Indian captain Ravi Shastri blamed the ‘fast bowling leadership pressure’ on Shaheen Shah Afridi, who did not perform well in the first innings. The main reason for ‘poor performance’ has been declared.

Commenting Ravi Shastri said: ‘I think the real problem for Shaheen is the pressure of leading the team’s pace and when it comes to pace, he needs help from the other end.

The former Indian captain and coach added: ‘Pakistan don’t have a single bowler who is even close to 140 kmph, so there is a lot of pressure on Shaheen.’

Shaheen conceded 96 runs in 27 overs in Perth and took only one wicket. Shaheen gave Pakistan their first win after dismissing opener Usman Khawaja for 41 runs on the first day.

Pakistan’s bowling coach Umar Gul said that Shaheen is finding it difficult to play Test matches after a long time.

Umar Gul said in the press conference after the match: ‘Shaheen bowls at a speed of 140 km per hour in white ball cricket, but when you come from white ball cricket to red ball cricket, you have to find your rhythm first. is required.’

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According to him: ‘Since he is playing Test cricket after a long time, his body gets tired soon and he is not used to long spells. It will take time for our bowlers to get into a rhythm and bowl at a good pace.’

Umar Gul said, ‘Hopefully in the second innings you will see him bowling with more pace.’

On the other hand, Test debutant Amir Jamal’s six-wicket haul helped Pakistan restrict the hosts to 487 runs on the second day.

In reply, Pakistan scored 235 runs for seven wickets in the second session of the third day. When the match started today, night watchman Khurram Shahzad was dismissed for seven runs, after which Babar Azam was dismissed for 21 runs and Imamul Haq was dismissed for 62 runs.

For Australia, Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyne took two wickets each while Pat Cummins and Mitchell Marsh took one wicket each.

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