Saj chats with former player, coach and current television commentator about whether the World Cup has caught the imagination of the public, England's struggles in the tournament, Pakistan's timid approach and style of cricket at the World Cup, former players criticism of Pakistani players, Visa issues for Pakistani fans, which of New Zealand, Australia or South Africa can stop India and the toughest jobs in cricket.
South Africa clinched victory by a margin of just one wicket, finishing at 271 for 9, with Markram scoring 91 runs, while Afridi took three wickets, in their match against Pakistan, who posted a total of 270 runs. Pakistan's innings saw Shakeel contributing 52 runs and Babar adding 50, with Shamsi claiming four wickets, in a nail-biting encounter.
In his latest video offering, Saj discusses Pakistan's lacklustre batting approach against Afghanistan, Pakistan's continued flawed tactics with the bat, selfish attitude of Pakistan's top-order batters, the lack of wickets in the bowling powerplay, Pakistan's spinners struggles, are Pakistan's players fit enough, the abysmal fielding throughout the World Cup, wasted reviews again and again, the lack of game-awareness, poor body language once again from Pakistan, are the rumours of in-fighting true, Babar Azam's captaincy struggles, 4 must-win matches left for Pakistan.
In his video comments on Pakistan's defeat against Australia, Saj speaks about what went wrong against Australia, Babar Azam's struggles at this World Cup. Pakistan's batting approach at this World Cup. The lack of batting firepower in Pakistan's line-up. Can Pakistan turn around their recent form? Can Pakistan still make the semi-finals?
Former Pakistan all-rounder and bowling coach spoke to Saj about what went wrong with Pakistan's batting against India, why aren't Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shadab Khan firing on all cylinders, the brilliance of Rohit Sharma, why can't Pakistan beat India in 50-over World Cup matches, India's strength in depth, Can Pakistan respond to the India loss by defeating Australia and more.
Former Pakistan all-rounder chats to Saj about areas of improvement for Pakistan's bowlers, Babar Azam's recent performances in major tournaments, the brilliance of Abdullah Shafique and Mohammad Rizwan against Sri Lanka, Saud Shakeel's ability to play spin and pace-bowling well and if any changes needed for the match against India.
In his detailed preview of Pakistan's upcoming ICC World Cup 2023 campaign, Rana looks at the strength and weaknesses of Babar Azam's squad and gives a realistic assesment of their chances in the tournament.