Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan is grappling with choosing the fifth bowler for the series-deciding ODI against the West Indies, signaling a last-minute decision as weather interruptions and inconsistent part-time options loom large.
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan admitted that the team is facing a “fifth bowler” dilemma ahead of Tuesday’s ODI decider against the West Indies. The challenge stems from the underwhelming performance of part-time bowlers Saim Ayub and Salman Agha, who conceded a hefty 66 runs in seven wicketless overs during the second match, which Pakistan lost, allowing the series to be leveled ReutersDevdiscourse.
The Pakistan unit hopes to avoid rushing their decision, with Rizwan emphasizing that they are keeping their options open and will finalize the playing XI only after assessing the prevailing conditions ReutersGeo.tv. The weather has not been cooperative—frequent rain interruptions and misleading forecasts have made planning even tougher Reuters.
