New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Pakistan are likely to shuffle the eleven in their must-win game against Namibia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Colombo on Wednesday, three days after suffering a morale-sapping defeat at the hands of India, a report said on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Pakistan captain Salman Agha and head coach Mike Hesson were involved in a long discussion during team\u2019s practice at the SSC ground on Tuesday, said the report by Telecom Asia Sport.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe apparent discussion surrounds at the possible changes with two main and experienced players – Shaheen Shah Afridi and Babar Azam – most likely to be dropped,\u201d sources told www.telecomasia.net.<\/p>\n
Shaheen has been struggling with fitness and form, having conceded 101 runs in just nine overs in the three matches, worst of which was against India when he gave away 31 in just two overs.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe best way out is to leave Shaheen on the basis of fitness as he was constantly adjusting his left knee cap during the india match and was seen limping during practice,\u201d sources told www.telecomasia.net.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs for Babar, who scored a brisk 46 against USA, management considering him promote to open the innings rather than batting at four,\u201d said sources.<\/p>\n
Sources said Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi was also angry at team\u2019s big 61-run defeat and left the Premadasa Stadium after the fall of sixth wicket.<\/p>\n
\u201cNaqvi took a strong stance on boycotting the match on protest over Bangladesh\u2019s expulsion and received big flak from the Indian media and was upset at the manner of defeat,\u201d said the report quoting sources.<\/p>\n
\u201cNaqvi met Hesson and team manager Naveed Cheema after the India match and directed them to drop any player who had under performed and wanted the team to play better and with a fighting spirit,\u201d the report added.<\/p>\n
–IANS<\/p>\n
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