INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan pacer Sarfaraz Nawaz feels the Babar Azam-led team appears to be a more stable unit compared to their Indian
counterparts and pointed out that new players were being 'tried out' just ahead of the World Cup.Nawaz opined that India seem to be
struggling to determine their optimal combinations especially in regard to their middle-order
The uncertainty surrounding India's middle-order remains a notable concern as they prepare for the Asia Cup which starts from August
Friday."Captains are changing, many new players are being tried out, there are no proper combinations
I feel instead of developing the Indian side it is being destroyed," he added.He also pointed out that India will be under a lot of pressure
always high expectations when you play at home and it creates more pressure
to lift the trophy.Nawaz, who is often regarded as the pioneer of reverse swing bowling and once took seven wickets for one run in a spell
extraordinary bowler and very very lethal in his first two three overs
really well in both these events because we have a settled side and Babar Azam is leading them well
I think the selection committee has also picked a very balanced squad for the series against Afghanistan and the Asia Cup."Nawaz, who
earlier this week ended a long-running feud with the Pakistan Cricket Board which had led to his pension and other payments being suspended,
really needed this support from the board
