Tanvir Ahmed: “While they shine on spinning tracks in Pakistan, they struggle against fast bowlers and bouncy pitches abroad. They need to prove their worth in these conditions”

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Former Pakistan seamer Tanvir Ahmed has called out middle order batsmen Saud Shakeel and Salman Ali Agha, saying they “struggle against fast bowlers and bouncy pitches abroad”.

He pointed out that they have no problems when playing at home, but have to learn to score runs overseas as it will be pivotal in helping the men in green win Test series.

It should be noted that Shakeel and Salman have become crucial members of the Pakistan Test team as they have brought much-needed stability to the middle order.

During the recent two-Test series in South Africa, Shakeel amassed 121 runs, which included a top score of 84, at an average of 30.25.

As for Salman, he finished with 86 runs at an average of 21.50.

Since Pakistan lost the series 2-0, Tanvir expects much more from the duo, stating that they “need to prove their worth in these conditions”.

“While they shine on spinning tracks in Pakistan, they struggle against fast bowlers and bouncy pitches abroad. They need to prove their worth in these conditions,” he was quoted as saying by Cricket Pakistan.

Pakistan are now taking on the West Indies in a two-Test series, which they lead 1-0 after winning the 1st Test in Multan by 127 runs.

In the 1st Test, Shakeel scored 84 and 2, while Salman made 2 and 14.

The 2nd Test between Pakistan and the West Indies will get underway on January 25 in Multan.

Pakistan Squad for West Indies Test Series: Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Kashif Ali, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Noman Ali, Rohail Nazir (wicketkeeper), Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha

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