Pakistan cricket\u2019s chief selector expresses concern over lack of quality spinners
\n Islamabad
\nChief Selector Muhammad Wasim clarified that the PCB had not taken any decision about the future of veteran cricketers Wahab Riaz, Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez.
\nWasim said that whenever the board does take a decision with regard to these players, it will take them into confidence.
\nIn an interview with Geo News, Wasim said that the selection committee is observing the performance of the youngsters before deciding about the future of these senior players.
\nWahab, Malik and Hafeez were not part of the recently concluded T20 series against the West Indies.
\nPakistan lacks in spin department, says chief selector
\nThe chief selector expressed his concerns over the lack of quality spinners in the country but added that work is being done to fill the void.
\nThe 44-year-old former Test cricketer said that the performance of the T20 team is remarkable, however, there is a need to improve things in ODI and Test formats.
\n\u201cPakistan team has played well through the year, especially in T20s, in the shortest format, our team looks very settled. In other formats \u2013 Test and ODIS \u2013 we need some improvement and hopefully, by end of this season, we\u2019ll [see some improvement] in these areas,\u201d he said.
\n\u201cAlthough our recent performances in Test and ODIs are good but overall ranking reflects that we need to do some working to bring improvement in these two formats,\u201d Wasim added.
\nWhen asked which other areas he thinks need improvement despite a satisfactory 2021, the former batter mentioned the spin bowling department.
\n\u201cWe are good in fast bowling and batting, with good performers and ample backups. One area that needs improvement is the spin department, we are lacking there, I believe that we don\u2019t have enough quality spin options as we used to but we are working in this area, we have our eyes on performers in the domestic tournament,\u201d Wasim said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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