Iftikhar Ahmed Opens Up About His Batting Position and Future in the Pakistan Team

Pakistan’s white ball specialist Iftikhar Ahmed has expressed his frustration over batting at lower-order positions during limited over games. In a media interaction in Faisalabad, he stated that he considers himself a tailender, not a middle-order batter or all-rounder. Despite a disappointing run in recent internationals, Iftikhar is determined to make a mark in the Champions Cup and believes the Pakistan team will bounce back before the ICC Champions Trophy.

Iftikhar Ahmed, Pakistan's white ball specialist, revealed his frustration over being assigned lower-order batting positions in limited over games. During a media session in Faisalabad, he clarified that he sees himself more as a tailender than a middle-order batter.

'I am not a middle-order batter, I am a lower-order batter. I am not an all-rounder, I am a tailender,' Iftikhar stated, highlighting the disparity between his batting position and that of typical middle-order players worldwide.

Despite recent struggles and scrutiny from critics, Iftikhar is eager to prove his worth in the upcoming Champions Cup, confident in his and his team's potential to perform well before the ICC Champions Trophy.

(With inputs from agencies.)