Re: Pakistan v Northampton
Ehsan Bhai…I think the reason they called Taufeeq was to keep him in reserve if Butt or Farhat get injured. With Malik flying back to Pakistan, there is no other opener in the squad…as opening with Akmal in test matches would not be possible because he has to keep all day for who knows how many days with this kind of bowling attack…and this move obviously shows they are not interested in using Iqbal as an opener…and I dont mind. Not every batsman is an opener and maybe he doesn’t want to open anyway as he excels when playing the medium pacers and spinners.
Even though I agree Butt should be dropped, but due to lack of options, I would still prefer him over the likes of Hameed and Taufeeq untill Malik is fit again…at least he was doing better than Butt, even though Farhat and Malik have the same problem…giving it away after getting a start. Butt sahib is yet to get a start.