Sehwag Urges Pakistan to Find High-Strike Rate Batters for T20 Success

Pakistan's disappointing exit from the ICC T20 World Cup has prompted former Indian opener Virender Sehwag to call for a strategic overhaul in their approach to the format. Sehwag believes that Pakistan's over-reliance on anchor batters like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan has hindered their competitiveness in T20 cricket.

"They have to play differently from the way that Babar Azam plays if they want to play in the next T20 World Cup," Sehwag emphasized. "There are a few players who play with the same strike rate which is not good enough for T20. They have to find those players with high strike rates."

Sehwag pointed out that Pakistan's batters often struggle to accelerate the scoring rate, which puts pressure on the team in the latter stages of the innings. He suggested that the team needs to identify and develop players who can play an aggressive game and maintain a high strike rate.

"They have to give someone enough time," Sehwag said. "It's not like Babar became the player he is today on his first day itself, he also took time to give consistent performances."

Sehwag also expressed concern about Pakistan's narrow victory over Ireland in their final group game. He questioned the team's tactics and execution, suggesting that internal issues may be affecting their performance.

"This is why we call them unpredictable, you can never tell if they will play well or poorly," Sehwag said. "I don't know what their dressing room is like. If things are fine between the players. That also plays a role."

Sehwag's comments highlight the need for Pakistan to reassess their strategy in T20 cricket. They must identify and nurture talent that can play an aggressive game and maintain a high strike rate. Additionally, addressing any internal issues within the team could also improve their performance.

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