Pakistan vs World XI: 5 Pakistani players who will be keenly watched

#4 Shadab Khan

Shadab Khan has been sensational for Pakistan

Amazing control of his leg-spinners, a wicket taking googly and such composure while bowling - all at the tender age of 18. There’s so much to like the latest find from the Pakistan team, Shadab Khan.

Pakistan really needed a full-time spinner to fill the shoes of Saeed Ajmal who was banned for his bowling action. Once he rectified his action, he was no longer a threat to oppositions.

Shadab, meanwhile, has been able to provide the much-needed stability the team required in the middle-overs. His strong self-belief is something which must be lauded.

In pressure situations, inside the power play overs in an ODI or T20, he isn’t worried to flight the ball in a bid to entice the batsman and get a stumping or mistimed shot leading to a catch.

He has a calm, cool head on his shoulders, a trait which Sarfraz has exploited to great effect. He has thrown the ball to the youngster in tough times and has more often than not gotten something in return.

With a successful stint for the CPL 2017 winners, Trinbago Knight Riders, Shadab comes in fresh and that would hold him in good stead heading into the series against the visiting World XI team.