by: Atika Mehboob TN Sport Pakistan:
All-rounder Imad Wasim is confident that mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed, currently a traveling reserve with the Pakistan squad, has the potential to make an impact similar to Fakhar Zaman if given the opportunity in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023.
Abrar can only secure a place in the World Cup squad as a replacement for an injured player. Reports in the media had suggested that Abrar might be called up to replace Shadab, who suffered a concussion during a match against South Africa, forcing him to miss a critical encounter against New Zealand in Bengaluru.
However, the PCB anticipates that Shadab will be fit and available for Pakistan’s last group match against England in Kolkata. Former left-arm pacer, Mohammad Amir, emphasized that the team management holds the key to such decisions.
“While there was an opportunity to include Abrar Ahmed [in the squad], Shadab informed us that he is fit and ready for the next match. [Hardik] Pandya was also unfit and withdrew from the tournament voluntarily, allowing India to include a fit player in his place. So, there was a chance to include Abrar, but only the team management can provide insight into their thought process,” Amir stated during an interview on a local TV channel.
Imad Wasim, on the other hand, highlighted the potential impact of players like Abrar, drawing a parallel to the game-changing influence Fakhar Zaman had in a match against New Zealand.
“For some time now, we’ve been saying that Fakhar Zaman is an impact player. Similarly, when Abrar gets the chance to play, he will make an impact as well,” Imad confidently stated.
Title: Imad Wasim Believes Abrar Ahmed Could Be the Next Fakhar Zaman: All-rounder Imad Wasim has expressed his confidence in the potential of mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed, who is currently serving as a traveling reserve with the Pakistan squad, to make a significant impact in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023, much like Fakhar Zaman.
Abrar’s inclusion in the World Cup squad is contingent on replacing an injured player. There were speculations in the media that Abrar might step in for Shadab, who suffered a concussion during a match against South Africa, causing him to miss a crucial match against New Zealand in Bengaluru.
However, the PCB is optimistic about Shadab’s availability for Pakistan’s last group match against England in Kolkata. Former left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir emphasized that the final decision rests with the team management.
“While there was an opportunity to include Abrar Ahmed [in the squad], Shadab informed us that he is fit and ready for the next match. [Hardik] Pandya was also unfit and withdrew from the tournament voluntarily, allowing India to include a fit player in his place. So, there was a chance to include Abrar, but only the team management can shed light on their thought process,” Amir stated in an interview on a local TV channel.
Imad Wasim, on the other hand, highlighted the potential impact of players like Abrar, drawing a parallel to the game-changing influence Fakhar Zaman had in a match against New Zealand.
“For some time now, we’ve been saying that Fakhar Zaman is an impact player. Similarly, when Abrar gets the chance to play, he will make an impact as well,” Imad confidently asserted.
