Shadab Khan conducted a candid self-assessment of his recent cricket performance, specifically focusing on his bowling skills. While acknowledging a recent decline in his form, he attributed this dip to the mental strain that continuous cricket had placed on him.
During a media interaction in Hyderabad on Sunday, he expressed his thoughts, saying, "My form has not been good recently, but I got a lot of rest [after the Asia Cup]. You do get mentally down after playing a lot of cricket and not performing. Obviously, the skills are there, but the much-needed rest has helped me get over the mental barrier. The past is past now."
In addition to evaluating his own situation, Shadab Khan also provided valuable insights into the form of his teammate, Fakhar Zaman. He described Zaman as a formidable player, highlighting his significant impact on the team's performance, despite occasional inconsistencies. Shadab emphasized, "Fakhar Zaman is a big player.
He is impactful, not that consistent, but highly impactful. When he performs, the team wins. He already has three centuries this year in winning causes. We have no doubts about him. We wanted to give him mental space. We'll always support him."
Furthermore, Shadab Khan took a moment to reflect on the playing conditions in India, noting similarities to those in Pakistan. He made an interesting observation that even the recent warm-up match had felt reminiscent of playing in Rawalpindi, emphasizing the universality of the cricketing experience across different venues and countries.