Ravi Shastri explains why Shaheen Afridi struggled in the opening Test match between Pakistan and Australia. Cricket fans have been seeing an exciting match between Australia and Pakistan in Perth for the first two days of the first Test, which is currently underway.
The focus of attention throughout the cricket match was on Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan’s best fast bowler, and his poor performance.
With the ground favouring fast bowlers, Shaheen Afridi had high expectations. But his first-inning performance was not up to par. Reputable cricket analyst Ravi Shastri offered his thoughts on Afridi’s difficulties. Shastri emphasised the extreme strain that Pakistan’s primary bowling weapon, Afridi, must endure because there isn’t much pace support coming from the opposite end. Shastri feels that Afridi is burdened more because there isn’t a bowler who routinely hits at speeds close to 140.
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According to Shastri, Shaheen Afridi would have a difficult time carrying the bulk of the load as Pakistan’s bowling captain. Pakistan has long taken pleasure in their powerful fast-bowling attack, which is renowned for its actual pace. Shastri pointed out that there isn’t a bowler that routinely tops 140 in the present lineup. In addition to severely taxing Afridi, this lack of true pace reduces Pakistan’s bowling efficacy as a whole.
“I believe that Shaheen Afridi’s true issue is the pressure of leading this Pakistani attack and not having much genuine backing from the other side when it comes to pace. There is never a bowler here who is even close to a 140 when discussing Pakistan or their fast-bowling assault; there is always real pace. Thus, that places a great deal of burden on someone like Shaheen, Ravi Shastri remarked in the commentary.
It should be mentioned that Shaheen only took one wicket in his 27 overs of bowling, giving up a substantial 96 runs at an economy rate of 3.6. Fans and analysts alike expressed worry and criticism about this performance.
