Shadab Khan, the current captain of the Pakistan T20 cricket team, talked about the importance of senior players in the team and mentioned that Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan will now receive more respect than ever.
Nation will respect Babar Azam and Rizwan more after this series: Shadab Khan 👀#AFGvPAK #BabarAzam #Rizwan pic.twitter.com/TSn5FDYNOz
— Cricket Pakistan (@cricketpakcompk) March 26, 2023
Shadab Khan expressed his thoughts to the media after the team’s defeat in the second T20I against Afghanistan, stating that Pakistanis tend to criticize their players.
He noted that Rizwan and Babar Azam were previously criticized for their slow pace and strike rate, but he believes such things can happen.
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Shadab Khan emphasized the importance of giving chances to young players and experimenting with the team. He acknowledged that Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan had faced criticism in the past for their strike rate but stated that they will now receive more respect as senior players in the team.
Shadab Khan also mentioned that becoming a good player takes time, and mistakes will be made along the way. He supported the idea of experimenting with the team, stating that it helps the nation and media understand the importance of a player’s experience.