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LAHORE: Quetta Gladiators captain Saud Shakeel has clarified remarks he made about Pakistan pacers Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf during a recent podcast.
A few weeks earlier, Saud appeared on a podcast in which he was asked which of three bowlers — Khurram Shehzad, Shaheen Afridi, and Haris Rauf—he would play, retire, or bench if he were the national selector.
“I will play Khurram, retire Shaheen, and bench Rauf,” Pakistan Test vice-captain had replied.
The remarks soon gained traction, with people sharing different opinions about the duo.
Ahead of PSL 11’s start, Saud said his comments were made in a light-hearted manner and were not intended seriously.
“The podcast was done in a funny way, but it was presented as something serious,” he said.
Saud has played alongside both pacers. The two have recently been in the spotlight following inconsistent performances: Rauf was dropped from Pakistan’s squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, while Shaheen had a below-par campaign.
Saud has played alongside Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf. Both pacers have been in the spotlight following inconsistent performances. Rauf was dropped from the Pakistan squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, while Shaheen had an underwhelming campaign.
This will be the second year in a row that Saud will lead the Quetta Gladiators side.
Last season, Quetta Gladiators were outplayed in the final by Lahore Qalandars, thanks to Sikandar Raza’s heroics.
The PSL 11 will begin on March 26 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Quetta Gladiators will open their campaign against Karachi Kings on March 27 at the same venue.
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