Former Pakistan batsman, Rashid Latif spoke on his most popular again wicketkeeper within the upcoming Asia Cup for Babar Azam-led Pakistan and mentioned that Sarfaraz Ahmed is a greater choice than Mohammad Harris since that participant bought expertise.

The 36-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman, Sarfaraz Ahmed made his ODI debut in 2007 in opposition to India and performed 117 matches through which he scored 2315 runs with a strike price of 87.86.

The previous Pakistan skipper performed his final ODI match in 2021 in opposition to South Africa and after that, he has not taken half in any 50-over format cricket sport.

However, the 22-year-old Mohammad Haris made his ODI debut in opposition to West Indies in 2022 and appeared in 5 matches until now through which he has scored solely 27 runs with a strike price of 103.85. Haris performed his final ODI match in 2023 in opposition to New Zealand.

Whereas chatting with Cricket Pakistan, Rashid Latif appreciated Mohammad Haris’ expertise however most popular Sarfaraz Ahmed over Haris for the reason that 36-year-old has bought extra expertise and he ought to have gotten a spot within the squad.

Latif added that he respect the choice made by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and that he simply sharing his opinion.

“We respect all the choices which were made, however nobody can cease us from giving an opinion. Haris is a superb participant who has carried out brilliantly in T20 currently. Furthermore, he’s a harmful powerplay participant; his strike price is excellent. However I consider his profession in ODIs will begin after World Cup. It’s doable that he’ll carry out terribly in Asia Cup, too; nevertheless, in in the present day’s date, Sarfaraz is an skilled participant, and he ought to’ve been chosen within the squad. It appears very handy to sideline a participant and pave the best way for the newer one,” Rashid Latif mentioned.

He deserved to be part of the squad: Rashid Latif on Sarfaraz Ahmed

Latif continued by saying that his presence within the squad ought to have been began after the ODI World Cup since he has not performed many 50-over matches for the Males in Inexperienced. Latif added that Sarfaraz Ahmed deserved a spot within the 17-member squad.

“Haris is a particularly gifted participant, however his story ought to’ve begun after the World Cup. He has been with the group for 2 years however didn’t play a lot ODI’s as such. Sarfaraz deserved to be part of the squad. Regardless of the end result of the World Cup, whether or not we win or lose, you need to make modifications. Gamers like Saud Shakeel and Muhammad Haris have lengthy cricket after World Cup in ODI format,” Latif additional added.

Babar Azam-led Pakistan will begin their Asia Cup 2023 marketing campaign in opposition to Nepal on Wednesday (August thirtieth) at Multan Worldwide Stadium in Multan. Nonetheless, they are going to tackle India on Saturday (September 2nd) at Pallekele Worldwide Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka.