Pakistan's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup has been met with praise from former Australian batter Matthew Hayden, who believes the team has a solid lineup. However, he also highlighted fielding as a potential weakness for the team.
Pakistan's fast-bowling attack is particularly impressive, with Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf all included in the squad. Hayden described the quartet as "amazing" talents, noting their ability to generate pace and swing.
The batting lineup also boasts star power, with Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Fakhar Zaman all in the side. Azam, the captain, is a natural leader and a prolific run-scorer, while Rizwan is a reliable wicketkeeper-batter. Zaman, a left-handed opener, is known for his aggressive batting style.
Hayden believes that Pakistan's fielding is an area that needs improvement. "Their defensive efforts in the field have and hopefully, in this case, won't diminish their performances," he said.
Pakistan is currently playing a four-match T20I series against England as part of their preparations for the World Cup. They will open their World Cup campaign against the USA in Texas on June 6, before facing arch-rivals India in New York on June 9.
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