Asia Cup 2023: Shahid Afridi slams Pakistan management after elimination, cites India's preparation for World Cup

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Asia Cup, I've seen changes in almost every game in their team. They've rested seniors and played juniors, which shows that they are preparing for the World Cup. These decisions are very important, you select a 15-member squad because the players on our bench are as good as those in the XI.

You shouldn't have a problem with resting the first-choice players," NDTV quoted Shahid Afridi saying on Samaa TV. "If Shadab is rested, Osama Mir is there. He has performed well for Pakistan in the past.

If someone isn't performing in quite some matches, you should rest him. I'm not saying that drop him from the 15-member squad, you can keep him in the team and still rest him. Let him have sessions with the head coach and bowling coach.

I don't know what are our plans, really," he added. Pakistan is always known for its dangerous bowling and the absence of two key bowlers- Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf changed the game for the team. Haris Rauf didn't play the match against India on the second day and Naseem Shah didn't come out to bat in that match.

Both pacers missed the must-win match against Sri Lanka. So, ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023, Pakistan has some big concerns to solve around their bowling. Shadab Khan has been out of form for a while now and another good spinner Mohammad Nawaz is also not bowling that well for the team.