[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]In the first ODI against New Zealand, Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi’s slower bowling has raised worries from Ramiz Raja, a former cricketer for Pakistan.
Ramiz Raja emphasised the importance of pace when discussing the pacers’ debut ODI performance against New Zealand. He stated that in order to be more effective in ODIs, both Haris Rauf and Shaheen Shah Afridi needed to pick up the pace, particularly in the difficult conditions of Asia where pitches give little movement.
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“There is a cloud of uncertainty over Haris Rauf, and I believe this is due to the fact that he is not as efficient as a length bowler. In T20s, he either bowls effective yorkers or has a good change of speed, and when batters take risks, he easily takes wickets. Because bowling in ODIs is different, I believe he needs to pick up the pace if he wants to be more effective. His overall pace has slowed down, though I’m not sure if that’s due to him personally bowling slower. I can see not expending too much effort in the first 2-3 overs of a 10-over stint, but overall, I believe his pace needs to be raised a bit higher, the man stated.
The former PCB Chairman stated regarding Shaheen Afridi, “Shaheen Afridi also needs to enhance his average speed of 136 and go up by a notch or two when he bowls forward. This is due to the fact that such pitches need you to have a solid grasp of your bowling technique because you are aware that there won’t be a lot of sideways movement. Therefore, to be effective, a process must be developed through variations, a change in pace, or sheer speed.
It should be noted that fast bowlers have had difficulty playing in Asian conditions, notably on the Pindi pitch. Shaheen Afridi’s pace has also slowed down as a result of his knee issue. Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi, the team’s major pacers, need to find a method to perform well in these circumstances with the ODI World Cup just around the corner.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
