It would be wrong to expect Sharjeel Khan to get fitness like Shadab Khan overnight: Babar Azam.

Opener game-changer batsman, that's why he was asked for T20: national captain.

National cricket team captain Babar Azam also came out in support of opener Sharjeel Khan. Talking during a virtual press conference, Babar Azam said that we have no concern over the fitness of Sharjeel Khan. No worries, he is also working to improve his fitness but he can't fit in like Shadab Khan overnight, now he is part of the national team which is why he needs to be supported.

"Because of Sharjeel's fitness issues, I only asked him to join the T20 team because it was easy to adjust to that short format," Babar Azam said. According to Babar Azam, Sharjeel is a match-winner and that is why we selected him. As an opener, he can change the situation of the match at any time and is in excellent form at the moment.

It may be recalled that 31-year-old Sharjeel Khan, who was returning to the national team, was banned for five years for participating in Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2017 spot-fixing.

To a question, Babar Azam said that it is not a matter of asserting authority, it has been 18 months since he became the captain, I will take all possible steps for the betterment of the team. South Africa will also have a good opportunity to prepare, batsmen are ready to perform in South African conditions. There are important matches before the World Cup, victory will increase confidence. There is also a good opportunity for new cricketers to show their performance Make room.