Mohammad harris

T20 World Cup: As the T20 World Cup looms on the horizon, former West Indies legend Ian Bishop emphasised the need for Pakistan’s seasoned openers, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan "to shift another gear up in the way they approach their batting", while also advocating for opportunities for younger talents like Saim Ayub and Mohammad Harris.

In the lead-up to the World Cup, Pakistan's management reverted to their tried-and-tested opening duo of Babar and Rizwan during the T20I series against England. Despite their historical success, including numerous record-breaking partnerships, Bishop believes a change is necessary.

Earlier in the year, young Saim Ayub had a stint as an opener during the T20I series against New Zealand, but with mixed results. Ayub scored 229 runs in 15 innings at a strike rate of 126.52.