‘Kitni bhi koshish karle, Rohit Sharma jaisa humor nahin hai tere paas’ – Fans react as Babar Azam forget his teammate, Saud Shakeel made his debut in 2021

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam forgot that his teammate, Saud Shakeel had made his international debut in 2021. The latter played the third ODI against Afghanistan on August 26. He scored nine runs and got run out. Meanwhile, in the end, the Green Brigade won the game comfortably and became the world’s number-one ODI side.

After the game, Azam spoke about how he asked Shakeel if he was making his debut. The former forgot that the left-hander plays Test cricket and made his international debut in 2021.

“I told him at the toss that he was debuting. Sorry about that [he has played before]. He is playing spin very well, so we included him in the Asia Cup,” Azam said in the post-match.

Saud Shakeel was named in the Asia Cup 2023

The Sind player has been added to the upcoming Asia Cup 2023. Ahead of the ODI series against Afghans, Shakeel was only selected for the ODI series. However, given the middle-order issues, Shakeel and Tayyab Tahir have been named in the squad.

Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (c), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir (traveling reserve).

On the other hand, some Pakistan players have been given permission to join the team in Multan on August 28. These players played in Lanka Premier League and Afghanistan series as well which is why they have been rested for a few days.

“The team management has provided relaxation to the players who participated in the Lankan Premier League. Babar, Imam-ul-Haq and Naseem Shah will travel to Lahore on Sunday and join the side on Monday evening,” the press release stated.

“The players will train on Tuesday, August 29, at the Multan Cricket Stadium from 1630 till 1930. Before the start of the session, the Pakistan captain will hold pre-series media conference.”

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