Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan, who is known for hitting Bumrah with three sixes in the 2025 Asia Cup, has scored 51 runs at a healthy strike rate of 150 against the Indian pacer. Now Pathan gave some advice on what Bumrah could bowl to Farhan.
“Sahibzada Farhan has played Jasprit Bumrah well at a strike rate of 150. He stands quite upright. So he plays the backfoot stroke with the horizontal bat quite well when the ball is between the mid-thigh and the abdomen,” Irfan said on his YouTube channel.
“How about we build a field and throw him full deliveries into the stumps at the start, inviting him to drive. If Bumrah does this, he can definitely get Sahibzada out. Yes, his variations will come in handy, but the plan should be to aim for the stumps,” he added.
Sahibzada Farhan will be Pakistan’s crucial player against India because of his attacking game. He recently scored 73 games and won against the USA and hopes to continue that form.
‘Don’t let him take any’ – Irfan Pathan on how to tackle Babar Azam
Pathan further outlined how team India’s bowlers should bowl against Pakistan’s leading batsman Babar Azam. The former all-rounder urged India to use spinners against Babar as he is still in the middle order.
“India should suppress the singles. Just don’t let him hit a single. Let him hit the sweep; keep that area empty. Keep midwicket and cover fielders up. Let him hit a boundary at the start because that is not his strength. He played well in the last match but this is a new role for him. I think our spinners will put pressure on him. Bring in Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy once Babar Azam comes to bat,” he concluded.
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