Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has questioned the standing of Pakistan’s tempo assault. His feedback, made throughout a podcast with fellow England participant Adil Rashid, have sparked widespread dialogue inside the cricketing neighborhood.
Whereas acknowledging the expertise of Pakistan’s seamers — Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, and Haris Rauf — Moeen expressed doubt in regards to the declare that they’re the perfect on this planet.
“There’s this notion, particularly amongst individuals with Pakistani backgrounds, that Pakistan has the perfect seamers. I am like, no. They’re good, however they are not the perfect,” Moeen mentioned.
He added, “Naseem Shah, Shaheen, and Haris Rauf are excellent, do not get me mistaken. We’re not saying they’re unhealthy, however they are not the perfect both.”
Moeen’s remarks come after Pakistan’s tempo trio confronted challenges through the Champions Trophy 2025. Regardless of being extremely regarded in Pakistan, their performances within the event raised questions on their capability to carry out on the highest stage.
Harry Brook banned from IPL for 2 years
England batsman Harry Brook has been banned from the Indian Premier League for 2 years after he pulled out on the final minute to concentrate on worldwide cricket, native media reported Friday.
The 26-year-old, thought of a frontrunner to exchange Jos Buttler as England’s white-ball captain, was signed to Delhi Capitals for the IPL season starting subsequent week.
Brook additionally withdrew from his contract with the Delhi facet final season after the dying of his grandmother.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has been knowledgeable about Brooks’s ban, an unnamed official from the Board of Management for Cricket in Indian (BCCI) advised the Indian Categorical newspaper.
The ban was a part of a coverage “knowledgeable to every participant earlier than they registered their title for IPL public sale final 12 months”, the official mentioned.
The foundations are designed to stop late pullouts from the money-spinning T20 league by abroad gamers. Exceptions could be made, largely for accidents.
Brook this week apologised on social media “unreservedly to the Delhi Capitals and their supporters” for pulling out of the league “to recharge” and concentrate on worldwide cricket.
Brook has performed one season within the IPL, for Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2023, when he scored a 55-ball century in opposition to Kolkata Knight Riders.