Pakistan have been trudging through their Asia Cup campaign in the absence of their marquee bowler, Shaheen Afridi. The team's wicketkeeper, Mohammad Rizwan, offered his take on Afridi's absence and whether the Men in Green had a bowler who was worthy to replace Afridi.

Afridi was effectively shackled to the sidelines due to an injury that he sustained to his knee during Pakistan's two-match series with Sri Lanka.&nbsp;

He has since been sidelined as he pursues medical treatment and goes through the lengthy rehabilitation that is involved with the injury that he sustained.

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The wicketkeeper-batsman offered fans some insight into the void that Afridi had left behind in the wake of his injury. He asserted that his talent was such that it cannot be replicated by any player in Pakistan's crop at this point in time.&nbsp;

"I've talked to the bowlers before. I will be very honest here, no bowler from this group can replace Shaheen. This is my honest answer.

"The way he (Shaheen) has performed in the past 1-2 years, no bowler can come into the side and fill his shoes," admitted Rizwan while in conversation with the media in the aftermath of their Group A clash against Hong Kong.

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However, he went on to admit that The Shaheens were not suffering a complete drought in terms of talent in their bowling order, referring to up-and-coming stars like teenage sensation Naseem Shah and the 24-year-old Shahnawaz Dahani.&nbsp;

"But, we can get another Shaheen and this is an opportunity for our other fast bowlers. The way Naseem and Dahani have performed.. and Haris is already a part of the side, so we are hopeful," admitted Rizwan.

The&nbsp;bowlers have played a vital role in bolstering Pakistan's charge in the Asia Cup in Afridi's absence. They will hope to replicate the success that they enjoyed in the initial rounds of the tournament&nbsp;to go all the way and eventually&nbsp;emerge triumphant.

Pakistan have been trudging through their Asia Cup campaign in the absence of their marquee bowler, Shaheen Afridi. The team's wicketkeeper, Mohammad Rizwan, offered his take on Afridi's absence and whether the Men in Green had a bowler who was worthy to replace Afridi.

Pakistan have been trudging through their Asia Cup campaign in the absence of their marquee bowler, Shaheen Afridi. The team's wicketkeeper, Mohammad Rizwan, offered his take on Afridi's absence and whether the Men in Green had a bowler who was worthy to replace Afridi. Afridi was effectively shackled to the sidelines due to an injury that he sustained to his knee during Pakistan's two-match series with Sri Lanka. He has since been sidelined as he pursues medical treatment and goes through the lengthy rehabilitation that is involved with the injury that he sustained. ALSO READ: IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2022 prediction: Who will win today's Super Four clash between India and Pakistan? The wicketkeeper-batsman offered fans some insight into the void that Afridi had left behind in the wake of his injury. He asserted that his talent was such that it cannot be replicated by any player in Pakistan's crop at this point in time. "I've talked to the bowlers before. I will be very honest here, no bowler from this group can replace Shaheen. This is my honest answer. "The way he (Shaheen) has performed in the past 1-2 years, no bowler can come into the side and fill his shoes," admitted Rizwan while in conversation with the media in the aftermath of their Group A clash against Hong Kong. ALSO READ: Mohammad Hafeez calls upon Babar Azam to 'show some heart ' and drop down to No. 3 ahead of IND vs PAK However, he went on to admit that The Shaheens were not suffering a complete drought in terms of talent in their bowling order, referring to up-and-coming stars like teenage sensation Naseem Shah and the 24-year-old Shahnawaz Dahani. "But, we can get another Shaheen and this is an opportunity for our other fast bowlers. The way Naseem and Dahani have performed.. and Haris is already a part of the side, so we are hopeful," admitted Rizwan. The bowlers have played a vital role in bolstering Pakistan's charge in the Asia Cup in Afridi's absence. They will hope to replicate the success that they enjoyed in the initial rounds of the tournament to go all the way and eventually emerge triumphant.

Mohammad Rizwan admits no one in the Pakistani bowling attack can fill Shaheen Afridi's shoes

Pakistan pacer Shahnawaz Dahani is a huge admirer of legendary Indian cricketer MS Dhoni. The fast bowler revealed it was a dream come true moment for him when he got to meet Dhoni and speak with him during the T20 World Cup 2021 in the UAE last year. Dahani, who was part of Pakistan's squad for the T20 World Cup, met Dhoni after of his side's clash against India in Dubai.

Dhoni was serving as the Indian team's mentor during the showpiece event having retired from international cricket himself in 2020. The former Indian skipper met a number of Pakistani cricketers in Dubai and interacted with them after their game against India.

When asked about his meeting with Dhoni, Pakistan pacer Dahani was full of praise for his idol and shared details of his conversation with him.&nbsp;

“It will take a lot of time for me to explain the level of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Meeting him was a dream come true and I can’t forget that moment. His words were quite beneficial as he told me about life, how to live life, respecting the elders. He told that there will be bad and good days in cricket but you have to embrace it and stay dedicated to the game you love the most," Dahani was quoted as saying by Cricket Pakistan.

Dahani is currently in action for his side Multan Sultans in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2022. The fast bowler has had a brilliant season so far with 16 wickets in ten matches to help his side stay on top of the points table. Multan Sultans are currently on top of the PSL 2022 points table with 18 points from ten matches.

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On the other hand, Dhoni, who led Chennai Super Kings to their fourth title triumph in the Indian Premier League (IPL) last year, will return to lead the team once again this year. CSK had retained Dhoni as their second-choice player ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction.

Apart from retaining Ravindra Jadeja, Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Moeen Ali, CSK also managed to get back a number of former players like Dwayne Bravo, Ambati Rayudu, Deepak Chahar and Robin Uthappa among others at the IPL 2022 mega auction to build a strong squad for the new season.

Pakistan pacer Shahnawaz Dahani is a huge admirer of legendary Indian cricketer MS Dhoni. The fast bowler revealed it was a dream come true moment for him when he got to meet Dhoni and speak with him during the T20 World Cup 2021 in the UAE last year.

Pakistan pacer Shahnawaz Dahani is a huge admirer of legendary Indian cricketer MS Dhoni. The fast bowler revealed it was a dream come true moment for him when he got to meet Dhoni and speak with him during the T20 World Cup 2021 in the UAE last year. Dahani, who was part of Pakistan's squad for the T20 World Cup, met Dhoni after of his side's clash against India in Dubai. Dhoni was serving as the Indian team's mentor during the showpiece event having retired from international cricket himself in 2020. The former Indian skipper met a number of Pakistani cricketers in Dubai and interacted with them after their game against India. When asked about his meeting with Dhoni, Pakistan pacer Dahani was full of praise for his idol and shared details of his conversation with him. “It will take a lot of time for me to explain the level of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Meeting him was a dream come true and I can’t forget that moment. His words were quite beneficial as he told me about life, how to live life, respecting the elders. He told that there will be bad and good days in cricket but you have to embrace it and stay dedicated to the game you love the most," Dahani was quoted as saying by Cricket Pakistan. Dahani is currently in action for his side Multan Sultans in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2022. The fast bowler has had a brilliant season so far with 16 wickets in ten matches to help his side stay on top of the points table. Multan Sultans are currently on top of the PSL 2022 points table with 18 points from ten matches. Also Read: IPL 2022 new format explained - Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings headline two groups On the other hand, Dhoni, who led Chennai Super Kings to their fourth title triumph in the Indian Premier League (IPL) last year, will return to lead the team once again this year. CSK had retained Dhoni as their second-choice player ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction. Apart from retaining Ravindra Jadeja, Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Moeen Ali, CSK also managed to get back a number of former players like Dwayne Bravo, Ambati Rayudu, Deepak Chahar and Robin Uthappa among others at the IPL 2022 mega auction to build a strong squad for the new season.

It was dream come true, can't forget that: Pakistan pacer Shahnawaz Dahani on meeting idol MS Dhoni

It was a dreamy night for the Pakistan players as they rejoiced their first win over arch-rivals India in a World Cup encounter. India's flawless unbeaten streak of 12 matches in the Cricket World Cup came to an end with a crushing 10-wicket defeat at the hands of Babar Azam &amp; Co. in Dubai in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday (October 24).

It was a one-sided affair as Pakistan restricted India for a moderate 151 and chased down the target with 13 balls to spare. It was a special occasion for Pakistan pacer Shahnawaz Dahani despite him not being part of Pakistan's playing XI in the memorable clash.

While he was happy to see Pakistan earn their maiden win against India in a World Cup game, Dahani was also elated to meet India legend MS Dhoni. Calling Dhoni his dream player, Dahani took to Twitter to state that the night was not to be forgotten.

Dhoni, who is regarded as one of the best captains of all time in world cricket, was seen interacting with Pakistan players at the end of the T20 World Cup clash between India and the Men in Green in Dubai. Dahani was among the group of Pakistan players, who got a chance to pick Dhoni's brain.

"What a night it was, Happiness of Pakistan's Victory and excitement of meeting one of my dream player @msdhoni can't be forgotten," Dahani wrote on Twitter while sharing a picture with Dhoni.

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Batting first, India got off to a poor start as they lost both openers KL Rahul (3) and Rohit Sharma (0) cheaply before skipper Kohli's 57 and Rishabh Pant's 39 helped India reach 151 runs on the board in 20 overs. In reply, Pakistan made light work of the run-chase and chased down the target with 13 balls to spare.

Openers Babar Azam (68) and Mohammad Rizwan (79) scored unbeaten half-centuries to take Pakistan home comfortably and get the Men in Green off to a winning start in the tournament.

 
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It was a dreamy night for the Pakistan players as they rejoiced their first win over arch-rivals India in a World Cup encounter. India's flawless unbeaten streak of 12 matches in the Cricket World Cup came to an end with a crushing 10-wicket defeat at the hands of Babar Azam & Co.

It was a dreamy night for the Pakistan players as they rejoiced their first win over arch-rivals India in a World Cup encounter. India's flawless unbeaten streak of 12 matches in the Cricket World Cup came to an end with a crushing 10-wicket defeat at the hands of Babar Azam & Co. in Dubai in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday (October 24). It was a one-sided affair as Pakistan restricted India for a moderate 151 and chased down the target with 13 balls to spare. It was a special occasion for Pakistan pacer Shahnawaz Dahani despite him not being part of Pakistan's playing XI in the memorable clash. While he was happy to see Pakistan earn their maiden win against India in a World Cup game, Dahani was also elated to meet India legend MS Dhoni. Calling Dhoni his dream player, Dahani took to Twitter to state that the night was not to be forgotten. Dhoni, who is regarded as one of the best captains of all time in world cricket, was seen interacting with Pakistan players at the end of the T20 World Cup clash between India and the Men in Green in Dubai. Dahani was among the group of Pakistan players, who got a chance to pick Dhoni's brain. "What a night it was, Happiness of Pakistan's Victory and excitement of meeting one of my dream player @msdhoni can't be forgotten," Dahani wrote on Twitter while sharing a picture with Dhoni. what a night it was, Happiness of Pakistan's Victory and excitement of meeting one of my dream player @msdhoni can't be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/CWQjm4vDKa — Shahnawaz Dahani (@ShahnawazDahani) October 25, 2021 × Also Read: Virender Sehwag reacts to firecrackers being burst in 'parts of India' to celebrate Pakistan's win in T20 WC Batting first, India got off to a poor start as they lost both openers KL Rahul (3) and Rohit Sharma (0) cheaply before skipper Kohli's 57 and Rishabh Pant's 39 helped India reach 151 runs on the board in 20 overs. In reply, Pakistan made light work of the run-chase and chased down the target with 13 balls to spare. Openers Babar Azam (68) and Mohammad Rizwan (79) scored unbeaten half-centuries to take Pakistan home comfortably and get the Men in Green off to a winning start in the tournament.

'Can't be forgotten': Pakistan pacer elated after meeting his dream player MS Dhoni during T20 WC 2021