Young Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah reacted to former Test cricketer Aaqib Javed’s statement, who rated Zaman Khan higher than him in terms of their white-ball cricket skills.

Naseem Shah, in an interview with a local news outlet, was asked to offer his thoughts on Aaqib Javed’s recent statement regarding him and Zaman.

The right-arm pacer, in response, humbly stated that he never claimed that he is better than any bowler and his primary focus is to become a good bowler despite comparing himself with others.

“Have I ever said that I am a good bowler or am I better than someone?” Naseem said while talking to a local YouTube channel.

“Look, everyone is better than me, I have never put an emphasis that I have to become better in comparison to others, I have always tried to win matches for my side and get wickets for my side. I have always tried to become a better bowler instead of comparing myself to others,” he added.

While talking to the media in Lahore, last week, Aaqib Javed claimed that Zaman Khan’s skill to bowl in the final phase of the innings is second to none, and he is one of the best death-overs specialist bowlers in the world right now.

“In white-ball, I still believe Zaman Khan’s skills are above all. We have recently seen him in the Canada league, no bowler is near to him when it comes to bowling in death overs,” he said.

Aaqib Javed then rated Zaman higher than Naseem Shah, who is the first-choice bowler for Pakistan in white-ball cricket.

“I rate him more than even Naseem. Your first three choices in white-ball cricket must be Shaheen, Haris, and Zaman, you can then go down to Naseem Shah,” he added.

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