Former India captain and coach Ravi Shastri has identified the “actual downside” for Shaheen Shah Afridi because the left-arm pacer did not impress within the first couple of days of the Check match at Perth.
“I believe the true downside for Shaheen is the strain of being the spearhead of this Pakistan assault and with out a lot help on the different finish in the case of tempo,” Shastri mentioned in the course of the commentary.
“You don’t have one bowler right here who’s even near 140, in order that places immense strain on somebody like Shaheen,” he added.
Shaheen gave away 96 runs in his 27 over and acquired just one wicket. Shaheen offered the primary breakthrough for Pakistan after he eliminated opener Usman Khawaja for 41 on Day 1.
Pakistan bowling coach Umar Gul mentioned enjoying pink ball after some time was the rationale behind Shaheen’s battle.
“Shaheen used to bowl at 140 kph in [white-bal cricket]. Nonetheless, whenever you change from white-ball cricket to red-ball cricket, you seek for your rythym first,” mentioned Gul within the post-match press convention.
“Since they’re enjoying pink ball cricket after a very long time, their physique will get drained quick and they don’t seem to be used to bowling lengthy spells. It would take time for our bowlers to get in rhythm and bowl at good tempo.
“Hopefully, in second innings you will note them bowl with extra tempo,” mentioned Gul.
Aamer Jamal’s six-wicket haul helped Pakistan limit to 487 fon Day 2. In reply, Pakistan are 181 for 4 within the first session of Day 3 as they’ve misplaced nightwatchman Khurram Shahzad (7) and Babar Azam (21). Imam-ul-Haq is batting on 59.
For Australia, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Marsh and Nathan Lyon has picked one wicket apiece.