Ahead of the Asia Cup 2025, the biggest concern for the Pakistani team is the form of their fast bowler Shaheen Afridi. Recently, Pakistan team's bowling coach, Ashley Noffke, gave a statement expressing confidence that Afridi will return to his old शानदार form during the Asia Cup.
Sports News: Before the arrival of the Asia Cup 2025, the form of Pakistan cricket team's fast bowler Shaheen Afridi is under discussion. For some time now, Afridi has been unable to replicate his old performance. Following this, Pakistan team's bowling coach, Ashley Noffke, has made a big statement regarding Shaheen's preparation and his performance in the upcoming tournament.
Pakistani Bowling Coach Takes Charge
A matter of concern for the Pakistan team has been Shaheen Afridi's slow performance. The pace and aggression that were previously seen in his bowling were missing. Before the Asia Cup, questions were being raised about Afridi's form. Ashley Noffke said on this, Shaheen Afridi has worked hard on his fitness. Earlier, there was a lack of pace in his bowling, but now he is in a better condition than before. We are confident that his performance during the Asia Cup will be back to his old level.
Noffke explained that the main reason for Shaheen Afridi's poor form was the back injury he sustained in 2023. Due to that injury, he was unable to consistently regain his old pace and swing bowling.
Afridi Was Not Selected in the Bangladesh Series
Shaheen Afridi was not included in the Pakistan squad for the recent T20 series against Bangladesh. This was considered a sign of concern regarding his form and fitness. On this, Noffke said, it takes time for any bowler to recover from an injury. Shaheen has worked hard on his recovery. Now he is fully ready to play.
According to Noffke, Afridi's pace is now much better than before and he can play an important role for the team in the upcoming matches. Ashley Noffke also praised Shaheen's swing bowling and said that it needs some technical improvement. He said, when Shaheen swings the ball, it proves difficult for right-handed batsmen.
We want him to try to swing every ball in every match. Whether it is an inswing or an outswing, Afridi will decide that himself. Our expectation is that he should consistently try to finish the ball on the stumps.
