Last Updated: January 09, 2023, 22:30 IST
Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan (AP Image)
Shadab has been exceptional for Pakistan in the recent years and was one of the key performers in the T20 World Cup played in Australia last year.
Pakistan all rounder Shadab Khan is currently in Australia playing Big Bash League with Hobart Hurricanes even as his national team Pakistan is up against New Zealand in the three-match ODI series. Since Shadab had injured his finger while playing in Australia, he wasn’t picked for the series, but he gave an update to his fans through social media as far was his injury was concerned. It was here that a fan alleged that Shadab is playing in foreign country but wouldn’t bother to turn up for Pakistan.
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The all-rounder took note of the criticism and gave a befitting response. “Playing foreign leagues for money. Getting injured. Missing national team matches,” the disgruntled fan had said.
Replying to him, he said that the reason he was so good in the T20 World Cup in Australia recently was playing BBL firsthand. He also said that finger injury can happen anywhere in the world, adding that playing in new conditions will only help him grow.
“My performance in World Cup was good because I have played BBL in Australia. Playing in different conditions makes you better. I will always play for the national team when I am selected. May God bless you.
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“Finger injury can happen anytime. It does not matter if one is in Pakistan or Australia. A person gains experience and learns new things by playing in different conditions. My aim is to do well for Pakistan.”
Finger injury is always possible. Practice mai ball kisi ko bhi lag sakti hai chahay woh Australia ho ya Pakistan. Human beings seek new experiences and different conditions in the game. Aim yehi hota hai ke seek ke Pakistan ke liye acha se acha se achcha kerein.— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) January 8, 2023
Shadab has been exceptional for Pakistan in the recent years and was one of the key performers in the T20 World Cup played in Australia last year. Pakistan had finished as the runners-up, losing the finals against England. Shadab played seven matches in the tournament and scored 98 runs at a strike-rate of 168.96.
His 22-ball 52 against South Africa had played a huge role in keeping Pakistan alive in the tournament as they registered a handsome win against the opponent.
Shadab also finished as the joint-highest wicket-taker for Pakistan. He bagged 11 wickets at an economy of 6.34.
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