Raja wants Husain out of Naseem’s shadow

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has said that pacer Hunain Shah should get out of the shadow of Naseem Shah.

He believes that if Hunain continues to play for Islamabad United, he would be “suppressed in his approach towards the game” because of Naseem’s presence.

The trio, Naseem Shah, Hunain Shah and Ubaid Shah, were picked by two-time HBL Pakistan Super League winners this year.

Naseem Shah is a known name in world cricket, while his younger siblings and still in the development phase and possess tones of talent.

Ramiz thinks if Hunain plays for a different franchise it would be good for his growth.

“It’s good for Hunain to play for another franchise as what happens is there is so much of spoon-feeding and because he [Naseem] is such a pillar to this family, a superstar to Pakistan cricket. You get suppressed in your approach towards the game,” he said.

“You are frightened that you wouldn’t be as good as your brother, it is better for him to feel absolutely relaxed and serve better without Naseem’s shadow,” he added.

Hunain has been impressive in the tournament to far as he claimed six wickets in the same number of games at an economy rate of 8.63.