How Sharjeel Khan’s Comeback Is Likely To Have An Impact

Following a settlement with opening batsman Sharjeel Khan, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) waived his suspended sentence in the 2017 spot fixing case. Hence, the dashing left-hander is all set to return at the international level with in the next few months. So, here is a look at how Sharjeel Khan’s comeback is likely to have an impact on Pakistan cricket.

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Imam And Fakhar Need To Be On Their Toes

Imam-ul-Haq and Fakhar Zaman have been Pakistan’s first choice openers in ODIs for a while now. Nevertheless, Sharjeel Khan is far more flamboyant than Imam and technically better equipped than Fakhar. Hence, both of them need to be on their toes after Sharjeel Khan’s comeback; particularly if he is able to prove his form and fitness later in the season.

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Allows Better Preparation For The World T20

Sharjeel Khan’s comeback is good news for the Pakistani dressing room. The green shirts will begin preparations for the World T20 next year and therefore, to have Sharjeel in the mix of things is likely to be a huge bonus for the entire think-tank.

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Leaves Khalid Latif and Nasir Jamshed In No Man’s Land

Khalid Latif and Nasir Jamshed can keep denying their role in the 2017 spot-fixing case however, Sharjeel’s admission leaves them in no man’s land and certainly puts an end to their short international careers.