LAHORE (NNP) With the much-anticipated announcement of the national squad for the upcoming T20 series against New Zealand looming, selectors are grappling with crucial decisions aimed at balancing player fitness and performance. The proposal to rest star bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi during the initial matches has sparked deliberation, as sources from the Kakul fitness camp indicate.
In the wake of fast bowler Naseem Shah’s comeback after injury, selectors are mulling over his participation in selected matches only. Captain Babar Azam is actively considering implementing a rotation policy to mitigate the risk of injuries plaguing key players like Afridi and Shah, attributed to their strenuous cricket schedule.
At the Kakul camp, where the Pakistani cricket team is undergoing rigorous physical training, selectors are slated to provide a comprehensive briefing to Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi on the players’ fitness status. This assessment will play a pivotal role in finalizing the national squad to face the Kiwis in the upcoming series, set to commence on April 18 in Rawalpindi.
Meanwhile, the players are fully immersed in the training regimen at the Army School of Physical Training Kakul, where instructors are meticulously guiding them through various fitness exercises to ensure they are in optimal condition for the challenges ahead.
