Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Khan Afridi has stressed the need for promoting Mohammad Haris in the batting order.
Expressing his thoughts on Samaa TV programme "Zor Ka Jor" on Friday, Afridi has expressed his views for the Pakistan's forthcoming match against Oman today, saying, "Pakistan need to bat first against Oman."
He talked about the high-octane clash between Pakistan and India, slated to happen at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, saying, "Pakistan should take on the field with the same playing XI against Oman, which they want to play with against India."
It is pertinent to note that Haris was facing shortcomings in terms of scoring runs as the 24-year-old has compiled only 54 runs in 11 innings.
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Separately on Thursday, Bangladesh defeated Hong Kong by seven wickets in their Men’s T20 Asia Cup encounter at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Chasing a target of 144, Bangladesh reached the mark with 14 balls to spare, closing at 144 for 3 in 17.4 overs.
Bangladesh captain Litton Das anchored the chase with a composed 59 off 39 balls, including six fours and one six, before being dismissed with only two runs required. He was supported by Towhid Hridoy, who remained unbeaten on 35 from 36 deliveries. Parvez Hossain Emon scored 19 off 14 balls, while Tanzid Hasan added 14 from 18.
