Shadab Khan turns to Saqlain Mushtaq for revival in fortunes

Lahore, Dec 29: Pakistan’s Shadab Khan has revealed he is working closely with former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq in order to rediscover his rhythm and win the trust of the national selectors ahead of the Champions Trophy.

The 26-year-old has been out of favour with the national selectors after the World T20 Cup this year and has also not played in the one-day format since the World Cup in India last year.

“He (Saqlain) has been a successful player and is a qualified coach so he is now helping me out at the high performance centre to find that old touch back in my bowling and also how to further improve my batting power,” Shadab said.

“I miss playing for Pakistan and with the Champions Trophy being held at home and with so much cricket coming up, I want to convince the selectors to recall me to international cricket,” Shadab said.

Shadab has been a regular in domestic circuit with the recent Champions Cup T20 competition his last assignment. He has faced concerns over his fitness and form.

Saqlain, who has been Pakistan’s head coach in the past, said he is working with Shadab to add more variations to his bowling skills.

Shadab, Fakhar Zaman and Imam ul Haq are believed to be under consideration for a recall to the national ODI squad before the Champions Trophy, with Pakistan also slated to play a triangular series involving South Africa and New Zealand at home.(PTI)

Hot this week

Pay hike of Assam ministers, MLAs likely as 3-member panel submits report

Full report likely by Oct 30 Guwahati Sept 25: There...

Meghalaya Biological Park Inaugurated After 25 Years: A New Chapter in Conservation and Education

Shillong, Nov 28: Though it took nearly 25 years...

ANSAM rejects Kuki’s separate administration demand, says bifurcation not acceptable

Guwahati, Sept 8: Rejecting the separate administration demand of...

Meghalaya man missing in Bangkok

Shillong, Jan 10: A 57-year-old Meghalaya resident, Mr. Treactchell...

Meghalaya’s historic fiber paves the way for eco-friendly products and sustainable livelihoods

By Roopak Goswami Shillong, Oct 25: From making earbuds to...

Chief Minister launches Civil Service Coaching Hub in Tura

Tura, Aug 29: Providing an opportunity to the youth...

Cloudbursts, landslides in Uttarakhand: 5 killed, 11 missing

Dehradun, Aug 29: Five people were killed and eleven...

Social Media and Power: Courts Defending Citizen Rights

By Satyabrat Borah In an era where social media has...

From Vocal for Local to Industry 5.0

Building India’s Future-Ready Workforce By Dipak Kurmi When the United States...

We are talking to US for a trade agreement: Goyal

New Delhi, Aug 29: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush...

Nagaland honours 151 sportspersons on National Sports Day

Kohima, Aug 29 : Nagaland honoured 151 sportspersons from...

National Sports Day marked with 10 km Run

Ampati, Aug 29: Actively taking part with the celebrations...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories