Former England All-Roounder Moeen Ali has questioned the Hype Surrounding Pakistan’s Pace Attack, Including Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf. Moeen ali stated that they are not the best seamers in the world, following Pakistan’s disappointing performance in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Pakistan came under scrutiny following their group-stage exit in the recent concluded champions trophy. They are finished at the bottom of the table without Pakistan’s Pace Bowling Trio Have Struggled to Deliver in Major International Tournaments.
They’re good, but they’re not the best – moeen ali
Speaking on a podcast with adil rashid, moeen ali said that Pakistan’s Pace Attack’s reputation might be exagged. Moeen Ali’s comments have fuled widespread debate, with many fans and former cricketers calling for Pakistan to move on from their current fast-bowling lineup.
“There’s this perception, especially among people with Pakistani backgrounds, that Pakistan has the best seamers. I’m like, no. They’re good, but they’re not the best, “Moeen Ali said.
“Naseem shah, shaheen, and haris rauf are very good, do’t get me wrong. We’re not saying they’re bad, but they’re not the best eater, ”he added.
Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf’s Performance in the Champions Trophy
Pakistan’s Pace Attack Struggled In Crucial Matchs during the ICC champions trophy 2025. Shaheen Afridi had a disappointing tournament. The Left-Arm Pacer Conced 68 Runs in 10 overs without
Naseem shah registered 2/63 Against new zealand but wicket wickets against India while conceding 37 runs in 8 overs. Haris rauf was the expensive bowler. He leaked 83 runs in 10 overs Against New Zealand while Taking Two Wickets and Failed To Take Any Against India, Conceding 52 Runs in 7 Overs.
Mohammad hafeez criticizes Pakistan’s parsrs for reepeated failures
Earlier, Former Pakistan Captain Mohammad Hafeez Criticized Pakistan’s Pace Attack. He pointed out that shaheen Afridi, naseem shah, and harish rauf have consistently underperformed in Major Tournaments, Including The 2023 Asia Cup, 2023 Odie WORLD CUP, 2024 T20 World Cup, and The Champions trophy.
“The Trio of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf Failed To Perform in 2023’s Asia Cup, 50-Over World Cup, T20 World Cup and In the Champions Trophy 2025,” Hafeez Said Whail Talling to A Private TV, Following Pakistan’s Defeat to India.
Pakistan’s next assignment is a white-ball tour of new zealand, featuring five t20is and three odis, starting March 16.
Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf has been included only in the t20i squad, while naseem shah is part of the Odi Squad.
Salman Ali Agha’s Team will also play a three-match t20i series against the West Indies in the Caribbean. The 2026 T20 World Cup will be played in February-March in India and Sri Lanka. Pakistan’s matches will be hand in Sri Lanka Due to a Hybrid Model, Where Spin-Firendly Pitches Cold Play a Key Role.
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