Asia Cup 2022 | Salman Butt backs determination to snub Mohammed Shami from India squad for Asia Cup

Former Pakistan skipper Salman Butt has backed India’s determination to snub Mohammed Shami from the squad for the upcoming Asia Cup.

Shami did not make the lower to the Asia Cup squad (Courtesy: Reuters)

HIGHLIGHTSIndia introduced their Asia Cup squad on eighth AugustButt stated Shami could have been excluded attributable to his earlier efficiency within the UAEThe former Pakistan captain stated India has the suitable squad for the Asia Cup

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has backed India’s determination to omit Mohammed Shami from the Asia Cup squad, saying that the right-arm pacer struggled to make an impression with the brand new ball in UAE.

India introduced their squad for the upcoming event on eighth August, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan being included as the primary seamers. Deepak Chahar was stored on standby as effectively.

Many specialists like Aakash Chopra had been left stunned by the group administration’s determination to snub Shami, given his exploits within the IPL.

However, Butt has now defined the logic behind the choice. Speaking on his YouTube channel, as quoted by Hindustan Times, the previous Pakistan captain stated that Shami did not make a big impression with the brand new ball final time he performed within the UAE.

Butt additionally instructed that India might want to begin in search of gamers who can bowl and contribute with the bat decrease down the order. The 37-year-old additionally stated that he feels India has chosen the suitable squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, which is able to begin on twenty seventh August.

“India have rested Mohammad Shami for the Asia Cup. This might be as a result of the final time he performed within the UAE, he wasn’t in a position to make a big impression with the brand new ball. India have opted for gamers who’re extra agile within the subject and can even contribute with the bat decrease down the order.”

Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the Asia Cup and India haven’t named the likes of Mohammad Shami and Mohammed Siraj in the squad. They have a very young pace attack and Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the most experienced seamer in their side. There are two leg spinners in the squad. I believe they have picked the right squad, considering the conditions in the UAE,” stated Butt.

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