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After a disappointing defeat in the 2025 Champions Trophy in home and Dubai, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management made significant changes to the T20 and ODI squad for the ongoing tour of New Zealand.
National Mohammad Rizwan’s captain, veteran player Babar Azam and fast bowler Naseem Shah were released from the T20 squad, while fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Hers Rauf were out of the ODI lineup.
In an unexpected move, Shadab Khan, all -rounder of the league spin, has been restored as the vice -captain of the T20 squad. This decision is surprising, because Shadab represented Pakistan in the T20 World Cup against Ireland last year, where he did not participate in any of the bat or the ball, finished with the duck and failed to take a wicket. In particular, before the T20 series in New Zealand, Shadab claimed only one wicket in his last ten matches.
In the first T20I, Pakistan bowled only 91 within 20 overs. It was Pakistan’s lowest T20I in New Zealand. It was also recorded in New Zealand in the T20 innings. This was the only second time that the two Pakistan openers won for the duck in the T20, such an second example was a decade ago against the West Indies in 2014.
In the second game, Greshts showed some improvement, scoring 135 runs in 15 overs, but the bowlers failed to make initial progress. Before the bat was 30 runs, five sixes, which tell a lot about the innings. Pakistan’s score was always equal, and New Zealand openers once again led the way.
Saffert scored 45 off 22 balls, including three fours and five sixes. Allen was more devastating, which scored 38 off 16 balls, including one four and five sixes.
Winning and losing is part of the game, but the way the Pakistani batsmen threw their wickets was disappointing.
Pakistan’s batting performance in the first two games has been quite disturbing, as the players chose aggressive shots without fully evaluating the terms. Although aggression has its own place, it should not be converted into careless swings that lead to fast wickets and unnecessary pressure on the middle order. So far, the team’s performance has been disappointing.
The young batsmen struggled against standard bowling in difficult conditions, which were unfamiliar with the inexperienced Pakistani players.
It is a common practice that new players are given a chance in the home series so that they can start well on their trials and trial pitches or try young people on visits to other weak teams, but this exercise is different in Pakistan, where New Zealand, South Africa, South Africa, are not even a chance to have a good record.
New Zealand’s pitches are difficult for batsmen, with variable bounce and speed, which can expose weaknesses in Pakistan’s batting lineup.
Pakistan has historically faced challenges in New Zealand, mainly due to their recent difficulties with demanding demands and consistency and adapting to various forms. New Zealand’s bowling attack, especially their fast bowlers, are famous for promoting in the suitable conditions for the movement and bounce.
In recent times, Pakistan has faced stability issues, including the team’s selection and management fluctuations, which has hindered their harmony and adaptation. In particular, the team has struggled to adjust various formats. In the ODI format, they have had difficulty chasing the goals successfully, and in the T20s, they have faced challenges in submitting runs.
This year, New Zealand has won various forms in all three matches against Pakistan. Repeated changes to team management, coaching staff, and player roster have played a more important role in the lack of harmony and consistency within the squad.
The height and lower part of the Pakistan cricket team is a one -storey history. However, when it comes to performing in New Zealand, the team often pushes itself to challenges, which is a hindrance to their success.
New Zealand is known for its unexpected weather, which can significantly affect cricket matches. Cloudy sky and frequent rain can create difficult game conditions. The pitch often takes moisture, which makes it conducive to swing bowling. Pakistan’s team, while equipped with talented bowlers, sometimes struggles to accept these situations, which leads to contradictory performances.
Inheritance differences in the subcontinent offer a barrier to players used in the hot, dryer conditions. This adaptation process may take time, and as a result, players can make themselves less during the main series.
Another important factor is the nature of pitches in New Zealand. They usually offer important pace and bounce, which can be difficult for players in the subcontinent who are addicted to slow tracks. The ball is more seam in New Zealand conditions, which can cause problems for batsmen who are not accustomed to such changes.
Inability to deal with such situations can increase this mental stress. Many players on the Pakistani team have a limited display of playing in New Zealand, and this may make mistakes in the field. The pressure of a foreign crowd and a detrimental environment only combines the problem, making it difficult for players to find their rhythm.
One of the main reasons for choosing young players in New Zealand is to promote capabilities and develop future leaders for the team. Although sending unwanted players into a difficult environment may be contradictory, the strategy has been predicted to the belief that the lessons learned in tough circumstances can pay profit in the future.
Young players often bring a new approach and fearless attitude that can have a positive impact on the team’s dynamics.
New Zealand can stand up to learn, but experiences will help strengthen their capabilities and improve their performance in subsequent tours.
Through this approach, the Pakistan administration aims to build a sustainable future for the team. Instead of relying on the same basic group of players who have already reached their peak, young cricketers provide opportunities to ensure that the team is competitive and ready over time.
By adopting the difficulties in playing in New Zealand, the team can promote the environment of development and adaptation, eventually increasing its performance globally.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) should improve the ground conditions and prepare a pitch with grass at home.
What can he do when a player does not face these conditions internationally! The board never gives domestic players an opportunity to play trophy matches on fast and grass tracks. In domestic matches, the batsmen scored tons of runs because they face a little bounce and rarely face any move.
Each country prepares its pitch according to the power of its team, but Pakistan is the most unfortunate. We have the services of the world’s most deadly fast bowlers in Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar.
If domestic structures are not focused, green shirts will continue to struggle on fast and bonfi tracks like being in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
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