Shadab Khan's batting shines in Pakistan's close ODI loss to Australia

Shadab Khan's 71 nearly secured Pakistan's victory in the second ODI against Australia, highlighting his value as a batting all-rounder. Despite expensive bowling figures and no wickets in the series, Khan's resilient half-century demonstrated his batting prowess, a role the team now prioritizes. This recall follows a period of lean bowling returns, with selectors testing the player pool ahead of the 2027 World Cup.