In a recent podcast interview with Zalmi TV, Pakistan’s re-appointed skipper, Babar Azam, made a surprising choice, favoring his compatriot Naseem Shah over the renowned Indian pace bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, as a death-over specialist.
During the podcast, named “Off-Topic,” the host posed a hypothetical scenario to Babar, asking whom he would choose between Naseem Shah and Bumrah in a situation where 10 runs are required from the last over. Without hesitation, Babar expressed his preference for the Pakistani star pacer.
Babar Azam’s confidence in Naseem Shah’s bowling talents was palpable as he endorsed the young bowler over Bumrah, known globally for his exceptional death bowling skills.
Naseem Shah’s remarkable performances in the recent Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9 season were highlighted, where he claimed 15 wickets in 11 innings, emerging as Islamabad United’s standout bowler during their title-winning campaign.
Despite being only 21 years old, Naseem Shah has already amassed an impressive tally of 98 international wickets, making him a formidable weapon in Pakistan’s pace attack, particularly ahead of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in June.
The discussion has sparked intrigue regarding how Babar Azam plans to utilize Naseem’s bowling prowess alongside other key bowlers like Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf during the prestigious tournament.
Babar Azam’s recent reinstatement as the captain of Pakistan’s white-ball side, following advice from the selection committee under the leadership of Mohsin Naqvi, led to the abrupt removal of Shaheen Shah Afridi as the national T20I captain. This decision underscores the trust and responsibility placed on Babar Azam to lead Pakistan’s cricket team to success in upcoming international competitions.
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