The right-handed batsman has been going through a very difficult phase of his career since 2019 and was rested during the five-match T20I series against South Africa after a dismal showing in the Indian Premier League. ,"I have said before that it is time for players to improve their skill level and fitness," he said in an interview with Cricket Den. Shaheen Afridi is an example. I was so excited when he pitched, but his velocity chart was getting lower and lower. His bowling speed was close to 90 mph, but in Test cricket, his average velocity dropped to 83-84 mph. This is an alarming sign. ”