Haseebullah’s Cryptic Messages After Shaheens Squad Exclusion

Following his omission from the Pakistan Shaheens team for the Top End T20 series in Darwin, Australia, young wicketkeeper batter Haseebullah posted cryptic messages on his Instagram stories. The series is scheduled from August 14 to 24.

The 15-member squad, captained by middle-order batsman Muhammad Irfan Khan, showcases emerging national talents, including wicketkeepers Khawaja Mohammad Nafay and Muhammad Ghazi Ghori.

Aside from Irfan, the team includes four internationally capped players: Abdul Samad, Haider Ali, Mubasir Khan, and Faisal Akram.

Haseebullah, a former Pakistan Shaheens representative, was a notable absentee from the list.

Shortly after the Shaheens squad announcement, Haseebullah seemingly voiced his disappointment through cryptic Instagram posts.

One Instagram story read, “No matter how good you are, if you are in a wrong place, you are worthless,” accompanied by a picture of a neglected supercar.

Another story stated, “Do as much injustice as you have the strength to bear God’s punishment, because the matter of the patience becomes the matter of God.”

Pakistan Shaheens will commence their campaign against Bangladesh ‘A’ on August 14 at TIO Stadium in Darwin.

Their second match is against Scorchers on August 16 at TIO Stadium, followed by a game against Renegades on August 18 at the same venue.

The team will then face Kingsmen at DXC Arena on August 19, Strikers on August 21, and Nepal on August 22, also at DXC Arena.

The Top End T20 Series semi-finals and final are scheduled for August 24. Details regarding the training camp for the Darwin-bound squad will be revealed later.

Pakistan Shaheens squad:

Muhammad Irfan Khan (captain), Abdul Samad, Ahmed Daniyal, Faisal Akram, Haider Ali, Maaz Sadaqat, Mehran Mumtaz, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (wicket-keeper), Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wicket-keeper), Mubasir Khan, Saad Masood, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Shahid Aziz, Ubaid Shah and Yasir Khan.

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