Shahnawaz Dahani Faces Criticism from Chief Selector Wahab Riaz

Pakistan’s chief selector, Wahab Riaz, has raised concerns regarding Shahnawaz Dahani approach to cricket, citing worries about his attitude.

Wahab disclosed on a local TV channel that they’ve received feedback about Shahnawaz Dahani attitude. There have been complaints suggesting that at times, Dahani showed reluctance to bowl in practice nets and seemed unwilling to put in the necessary hard work.

Additionally, Wahab also shared advice given to Azam Khan to focus on enhancing his fitness.

Regarding Azam Khan’s selection as a wicketkeeper-batsman for the T20I series against New Zealand, Wahab emphasized that if Azam joins a match, it will specifically be in the role of a wicketkeeper, not as a fielder.

New Zealand T20I Squad:

1. Kane Williamson (c) (matches 1, 2, 4 and 5)
2. Finn Allen
3. Mark Chapman
4. Josh Clarkson (match 3 only)
5. Devon Conway (wk)
6. Lockie Ferguson (matches 3, 4 and 5)
7. Matt Henry
8. Adam Milne
9. Daryl Mitchell
10. Glenn Phillips
11. Mitchell Santner
12. Ben Sears (matches 1 and 2)
13. Tim Seifert (wk)
14. Ish Sodhi
15. Tim Southee