Shadab Khan likely to get Test cap after promising T20 debut
Shadab Khan picked up three wickets for just seven runs on his T20 debut.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – 19-year-old Shadab Khan is on his way to Test cricket after having a sensational Twenty20 (T20) debut against West Indies, reported Dunya News on Tuesday.
According to sources, the young leg spinner may be selected in three-match Test series against the Windies if he continues to give good performance in upcoming matches.
It is worth mentioning here that Shadab Khan picked up three wickets for just seven runs on his T20 debut with economy rate of just 1.75, and possesses a wonderful googly. He was also declared man of the match in his first match.
Pakistan T20 and one-day international (ODI) captain Sarfraz Ahmed praised the young talent who represented Islamabad United in recently held Pakistan Super League (PSL) and said Shadab Khan proved to be the match winner for Pakistan is first T20 and has a bright future ahead of him.
Sarfraz’s statement has also helped Test skipper Misbah-ul-Haq and national selectors in finalizing their decision regarding Shadab’s selection in Test series, and sources say that he is only a couple of good performances away from getting his hands on the red ball.
It has also been informed that selection committee wanted to see how well Shadab Khan could handle the pressure of international cricket, and he has proven in the very first game that he can definitely handle it well.
On the other hand, West Indies are also worried about Shadab Khan’s spinning deliveries and googlies. West Indian batting coach summoned a team meeting after first T20 to understand Shadab Khan’s bowling by watching his videos. The coach has also advised all players to closely monitor his bowling themselves.
