Jason Gillespie Wants A Younger Player Ahead Of Sarfaraz Ahmed

Jason Gillespie has admitted that there is a need for a younger player ahead of Sarfaraz Ahmed in Pakistan’s Test squad. And so, here is a look at what Pakistan’s red-call head coach had to say about Pakistan’s former skipper.

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Jason Gillespie All For Including A Younger Player Ahead Of Sarfaraz Ahmed

While explaining the need for a younger wicket-keeper batter in Pakistan’s Test squad, Gillespie said, “Sarfaraz has always been a wonderful servant, leading the team very well. However, we know Sarfaraz is not getting any younger, and at some point, we need to start exploring and offering opportunities to other players.”

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Cricket Pakistan further reported Gillespie’s take on Pakistan’s Test squad and he was quoted as saying, “We do not want to make any hasty decisions after one bad series. All these players are skilled; no one loses their ability overnight. A couple of poor series cannot define their potential. We haven’t made too many changes to the squad for the upcoming England series compared to the Bangladesh series, and the fitness issues are manageable.”

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Pakistan’s Test Squad For The First Test Against Engalnd

Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicket-keeper), and Shaheen Shah Afridi.

Head Coach: Jason Gillespie