‘You look at his record…’ – Pakistani legendary batter says Faheem Ashraf needs to learn things from Hardik Pandya

The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the squad for the ODI series against Afghanistan as well as the Asia Cup ODI 2023. Notably, Babar Azam will be leading the side, whereas his deputy will be Shadab Khan. In addition, star batters Shan Masood and Ihsanullah have been dropped from the Men in Green’s squad, whereas the star all-rounder Faheem Ashraf has marked his way into the squad.

Meanwhile, speaking on the same subject, former Pakistani cricketer Kamran Akmal backed Faheem Ashraf despite his poor performances in the past few games. In addition, the former wicketkeeper batter affirms that Ashraf needs to learn a plethora of things from India’s star all-rounder, Hardik Pandya. Furthermore, the right-handed batter said that the Indian T20I skipper has assisted the Men in Blue to win matches with the bat and ball. Now it is Ashraf’s turn to do the same for the Babar Azam-led side.

I want Faheem Ashraf to be a surety in Pakistan’s white-ball team whenever it’s announced yet: Akmal

Meanwhile, the 41-year-old legendary batter further added that Ashraf should make his way in white ball formats for his side the same way India’s all-round star has made his way for Rohit Sharma’s side. Additionally, the Lahore-born cricketer pointed out that the Pakistani all-rounder needs to show responsibility and has to develop himself as an all-rounder.

“The Indian white-ball team is never complete without Hardik Pandya. He is there every time an Indian team is announced in white-ball cricket. You look at his record, he has won matches for his team with both, bat and ball. It is time Faheem Ashraf also starts to perform like him. It has been so long now, he has to show some maturity. I want Faheem Ashraf to be a surety in Pakistan’s white-ball team whenever it’s announced yet. He has to develop himself as all-rounder. He has to show that responsibility,” Akmal said on his official YouTube channel.