Pakistan are getting ready for the second T20I against their opponents Ireland which will be without the skipper. Mohammad Amir, the experienced left-arm pacer, is going to join the team after missing the first game because of visa problems. We he will strenghthen Pakistan’s bowling attack through contribution of his experience and skill to the team.
The move to recruit Mohammad Amir for the team brings about the question of the selection of players among the 11. It is said that Amir can be a good replacement for Shadab Khan who had a difficult outing in the last match. A possible result of this would be that the manager will give the player a rest for this decisive fixture.
Moreover, the discussions regarding the possibility of bowling alterations are also found. Naseem Shah’s performance in the first match might make him out of the team for Mohammad Amir. Additionally, the fitness of his good friend Harris Rauf will be monitored carefully and if he is found fit, he could be another excellent supplement to Pakistan’s firing pace attackers.
Regarding the batting pool, Pakistan should probably follow the same strategy. Captain Babar Azam and Saim Ayub proved their batting ability in the first match and are likely to stay in the playing 11. On the other hand, the decision by selectors may entail the inclusion of Azam Khan, potentially the middle order replacement.
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The anticipated playing 11 for Pakistan against Ireland in the 2nd T20I is as follows: C: Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Usman Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Amir.
After Ireland’s magnificent win in the first game, Pakistan will be ready to strike back and tie the series. Through Mohammad Amir’s inclusion, Pakistan have strengthened their bowling attack and proved to be any spirited opponents stand any chance of defeating them in the forthcoming match.