LAHORE
\nFormer Pakistan cricketer, Rashid Latif, has raised concerns about three selections in the Pakistan Test squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. In particular, he has questioned the inclusion of Shan Masood, Hassan Ali, and Nauman Ali in the squad.
\nLatif\u2019s main contention regarding Shan Masood\u2019s selection stems from the batter\u2019s recent poor form. Masood has struggled to make an impact, scoring only 155 runs in his last 14 innings, averaging a mere 11.07. Latif argues that if the selection committee relied on data and statistics, Masood\u2019s poor performance would have been evident. He implies that Shan\u2019s selection lacks justification and raises doubts about the decision-making process.
\n\u201cIf you are using data, then that means you have selected Shan after turning your computer off,\u201d Latif said on his YouTube channel.
\n\u201cHowever, our computer is on. We need evidence when judging selection of someone. I am not getting evidence of Shan\u2019s selection. His selection is not justified,\u201d he added.
\nSimilarly, Latif has expressed skepticism about Hassan Ali\u2019s inclusion in the Test squad. Despite acknowledging Hassan\u2019s talent and dedication as a bowler, Latif highlights his recent lackluster performance.
\nWith only 10 wickets to his name in the past 12 innings and a bowling average of 53.7, Latif questions the rationale behind Hassan\u2019s selection, implying that there are more deserving candidates available.
\n\u201cThere is no doubt Hassan is a good bowler and gives his 100 per cent. However, if I look at his recent stats, what justification would I give regarding his selection? His selection is debatable,\u201d Latif said.
\nFurthermore, Latif has cast doubt on Nauman Ali\u2019s selection, primarily due to age concerns. While recognizing Nauman\u2019s abilities as a player, Latif suggests that his age might become a limiting factor in the near future.
\n\u201cNauman Ali will represent Pakistan but for how long? Age is a big factor in his case,\u201d he said.
\nLatif also draws attention to Mehran Mumtaz\u2019s impressive performance during Pakistan Shaheens\u2019 recent tour of Zimbabwe. Mumtaz emerged as the highest wicket-taker of the series, claiming 15 wickets in two four-day matches. Latif argues that given Pakistan\u2019s need for quality spinners, including Mumtaz in the squad would have been a valuable opportunity to groom him and provide him with international exposure.
\n\u201cWhen you are lacking spinners for this tour, you could have taken Mehran Mumtaz, just to give him experience,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
LAHORE Former Pakistan cricketer, Rashid Latif, has raised concerns about three selections in the Pakistan Test squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. In particular, he has questioned the inclusion of Shan Masood, Hassan Ali, and Nauman Ali in the squad. Latif\u2019s main contention regarding Shan Masood\u2019s selection stems from the batter\u2019s recent poor […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":338636,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-338613","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sports"},"yoast_head":"\n