PAK vs NZ: Pakistan's ODI captain Mohammad Rizwan has always kept his point with impunity and in a recent conversation he told which bowler he has faced the most in his career so far. Although many people would have expected that he would compete with a Pakistani fast bowler or Australian fast bowler, Rizwan described India's leading fast bowler Jaspreet Bumrah as his most challenging rival.
Rizwan disclosed this during a mild conversation with team partners Fakhar Zaman and Nasim Shah, which was hosted by former Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riyaz. When Wahab asked, “Which player have you faced the most difficulty so far?” Rizwan initially recalled the struggle against Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood. However, he admitted that currently Jaspreet Bumrah bothers him the most.
Given Bumrah's magnificent form, Rizwan's selection is not surprising. Indian fast bowlers are harassing batsmen in all formats with their unique action, deadly yorker and unmatched accuracy. His ability to swing the ball on both sides and dodge batsmen with variations has made him a nightmare for the best players in the world.
Pakistan's disappointing performance in New Zealand praised Bumrah outside the field, but she and her team are struggling. Pakistan is currently in New Zealand for the ODI series, and his troubles continued as they lost by 73 runs in the first match. Chasing a challenging target of 345 runs, Pakistan seemed under control when Babar Azam played a brilliant innings of 78 runs.
However, due to his dismissal, the team's score was all out from 249/4 to 271. Rizwan, who has been a trusted batsman for Pakistan, was unable to save his team this time. Pakistan is trying to return to Hamilton
Along with capturing the series, the Men in Green will have to be again organized again. Rizwan and his team will be desperate to equalize the series in the second ODI against New Zealand at Sedon Park in Hamilton on Wednesday, 2 April. A strong performance will be important for Pakistan to gain confidence and keep the series alive.
