With the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England as well as the T20I World Cup2024 in perspective, Saj reviews how Pakistan performed in the recently concluded home series against a depleted New Zealand side which ended in a disappointing 2-2 result.
Amongst the topics discussed are:
Babar Azam's Captaincy and Performance Analysis: Saj delves into an in-depth analysis of Babar Azam's leadership skills and his performance as a batter.
Imad Wasim's Return from Retirement: Despite coming out of retirement, Imad Wasim didn't receive enough matches against New Zealand, sparking discussions on his role and contributions to the team.
Fakhar Zaman's Form Assessment: Fakhar Zaman's recent form and batting position, evaluation of his readiness for the upcoming ICC T20I World Cup 2024.
Shaheen Shah Afridi's Impactful Performance Review: Shaheen Shah Afridi's welcome return to form in the recently concluded home series against New Zealand, despite a decrease in his bowling pace.
Shadab Khan's All-Round Performance: Shadab Khan's contributions with both bat and ball, which seem to highlight his importance to the overall balance of the team.
Appointment of Red and White-Ball Format Coaches: An overview of the importance and the apparent strategy behind the recent appointments of Jason Gillespie and Gary Kirsten for Pakistan's red and white-ball formats.
Azhar Mahmood's Influence as Assistant Coach: Appointment of Azhar Mahmood as the assistant coach for the Pakistan team, and his potential impact in bridging language barriers and enhancing team cohesion.