Approaching Milestones for Pakistan team in Champions Trophy 2017

Pakistan might not have done really well in the limited overs arena in the recent past. Since the World Cup 2015, the team has gone through a major reshuffle. While this team may look a little off color, the other teams in the competition are well aware of their unpredictable nature. The last time they managed to qualify for the semifinals in an ODI tournament was during the 2011 World Cup. Not many players have survived since then. Success in this tournament could pin major hopes for Pakistan’s revival in international cricket.

The last time they managed to qualify for the semifinals in an ODI tournament was during the 2011 World Cup. Not many players have survived since then. Success in this tournament could pin major hopes for Pakistan’s revival in international cricket.

With stalwarts like Shoaib Malik and Mohammed Hafeez coming in to add their pinch of experience, the team looks in good shape. While Umar Akmal was sent back due to fitness issues, Haris Sohail has been included in the squad. With a talented youngster like Babar Azam and captain Sarfaraz Ahmed in the batting ranks, Pakistan batting looks good.

Also with a pace attack comprising of Junaid Khan and Mohammed Amir, this team has the potential to turn the tide in their favor. They may well be the surprise entrants in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy. Only time would say.

Here are some of the approaching milestones for the Pakistani players in the upcoming Champions Trophy:-

Shoaib Malik 

– Malik needs 289 runs more to complete 7000 runs in ODIs and become only the 8th Pakistani cricketer to do so.

– 2 more half-centuries and he will complete 50 fifty plus scores in ODIs.

– He is 3 games away from completing 250 ODI appearances.

– The right-hander is 3 sixes away from completing 100 sixes in ODIs.

Mohammed Hafeez

– Hafeez requires 272 runs more to complete 6000 runs in ODIs.

– He is 12 fours away from completing 600 fours in ODIs.

– He needs to get 2 more runs to complete 10000 runs in List A.

Ahmed Shehzad

– Shehzad needs 300 runs more to complete 5000 runs in international cricket.

– He is 7 catches away from completing 50 catches in international cricket.

Haris Sohail

– Sohail needs 226 runs more to complete 1000 runs in ODIs.

Sarfaraz Ahmed

– 16 dismissals more and Sarfaraz will reach 100 dismissals in ODIs.