Sohail Khan: “He’s as talented as Babar Azam and Saim Ayub. In the next few years, he is going to become a real asset for Pakistan”
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Pakistan fast bowler Sohail Khan firmly believes up-and-coming batsman Khawaja Nafay is “as talented as Babar Azam and Saim Ayub.”
Nafay was one of the young standout performers in the 2024 Pakistan Super League (PSL), where he represented the Quetta Gladiators.
In 10 games, the 22-year-old struck 182 runs, which included a top score of 60 not out, at an average of 22.75 and a strike-rate of 121.33.
Given the power-hitting skills he displayed throughout PSL 9, Sohail is confident that Nafay will “become a real asset for Pakistan” in the future.
“He’s as talented as Babar Azam and Saim Ayub. In the next few years, he is going to become a real asset for Pakistan,” the 40-year-old was quoted as saying by PakPassion on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Sohail also played for the Gladiators in PSL 9 and took one wicket at an average of 109 and an economy rate of 9.08.
Pakistan’s next assignment will be a five-match T20I series against New Zealand, which will be held in Rawalpindi and Lahore from April 18 to 27.
Pakistan Squad for New Zealand T20I Series: Babar Azam (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Amir, Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usama Mir, Usman Khan, Zaman Khan
Non-travelling reserves: Haseebullah Khan, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha