Ramiz Raja: “It’s good for Hunain to play for another franchise as what happens is there is so much of spoonfeeding and because he (Naseem) is such a pillar to this family, a superstar to Pakistan cricket”
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Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has advised rising fast bowler Hunain Shah to leave Islamabad United and join another Pakistan Super League (PSL) team.
Explaining why the move would benefit the 20-year-old, Ramiz noted that Hunain will always be in the shadow of his brother Naseem, who is one of Pakistan’s first-choice seamers.
He added that the talented youngster may also be “frightened” about not being as good as Naseem, which could affect his performance.
In order to truly break free and play without any fear, Ramiz feels joining another PSL franchise would be a good move for Hunain.
“It’s good for Hunain to play for another franchise as what happens is there is so much of spoonfeeding and because he (Naseem) is such a pillar to this family, a superstar to Pakistan cricket. You get suppressed in your approach towards the game,” he was quoted as saying by Cricket Pakistan.
“You are frightened that you wouldn’t be as good as your brother, it is better for him to feel absolutely relaxed and serve better without Naseem’s shadow.”
In the 2024 PSL, Hunain took eight wickets in 10 matches at an average of 28.12 and an economy rate of 9.50.
Islamabad went on to be crowned champions in PSL 9 after beating the Multan Sultans by two wickets in the final.
Islamabad United Squad for PSL 9:Â Shadab Khan (captain), Naseem Shah, Jordan Cox, Imad Wasim, Azam Khan, Tymal Mills, Faheem Ashraf, Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Rumman Raees, Matthew Forde, Salman Ali Agha, Qasim Akram, Shahab Khan, Hunain Shah, Ubaid Shah, Shamyl Hussain, Obed McCoy, Haider Ali, Muhammad Waseem
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