Pakistan’s chances of reaching the semi-finals are at risk after England’s close two-wicket victory, where Harry Brook scored a century in Pallekele. With only one point from two Super 8 matches and a rain-affected game against New Zealand, their prospects now depend on beating Sri Lanka. However, even a win may not guarantee their advancement.
As Pakistan approaches possible elimination, a heated discussion arose between former cricketers Mohammad Hafeez and Saqlain Mushtaq during a live TV segment regarding Mohammad Nawaz’s place in the team.
Pakistan has two spin-bowling all-rounders, Nawaz and Shadab Khan, who together allowed 57 runs and took two wickets, both by Nawaz. Nonetheless, they each bowled only three overs, raising questions about their effectiveness as key bowlers.
During the Tapmad show, Saqlain expressed his thoughts on the all-rounders’ performance, leading Hafeez to directly question Nawaz’s role. The conversation quickly intensified, with Hafeez arguing that Nawaz should not be in the playing XI if he cannot perform well as a bowler.
