“What is his priority?” - Former Pakistan cricketers involve in a heated exchange on a live TV show

Former Pakistan cricketers Mohammed Hafeez and Saqlain Mushtaq were part of a heated exchange on a live TV show following Pakistan’s two-wicket defeat to England in their Super8 clash on Tuesday, February 24.

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After their defeat to England, the Men In Green are staring down the barrel at the tournament’s exit. Meanwhile, the former cricketers clashed over the all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz’s role in the playing XI.

During a discussion on the 'Game on Hai' show, while Saqlain maintained that Nawaz does equally well with both bat and ball, Hafeez responded by stating that his primary responsibility is to take wickets.

Here is the heated exchange between the two former Pakistan cricketers:

Saqlain: "He's a bit of both. You cannot talk about him in that manner."

Hafeez: "What's his first preference-is he a batter or a bowler?"

Saqlain: "I feel he is equally good at batting and bowling."

Hafeez: "Then why not use him at No. 5?"

Saqlain: "He has been. In fact, when I was with the Pakistan team, I had him bat at No. 5. He has the potential."

Hafeez: "So, is he a batsman who can bowl? What is his priority? I played for Pakistan as an all-rounder, but my primary job was batting. For Nawaz, it is bowling. If he cannot do that, he doesn't belong on the side.”

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Delving into the details of the Super8 clash between England and Pakistan, the latter batted first and posted 164/9 in 20 overs. Sahibzada Farhan was the top scorer, amassing 63 runs in 45 balls with seven fours and two sixes. Liam Dawson scalped a three-wicket haul.

In the chase, Harry Brook captained the ship as England chased down the target in 19.1 overs with two wickets in hand. Brook went on to smack 100 runs in 51 balls with 10 fours and four sixes as they secured their semi-final spot.

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