Iftikhar views himself as a tailender when batting at Nos 7 and 8

Faisalabad, Pakistan's highly specialized white ball cricketer Iftikhar Ahmed has expressed frustration at being asked to bat in lower order positions such as number 7 and 8 for the national team. In a recent media interaction in Faisalabad during the Champions Cup tournament, Iftikhar emphasized that he sees himself more as a tailender than a middle-order batter or all-rounder. The 34-year-old player, who has represented Pakistan in 4 Tests, 28 ODIs, and 66 T20Is, has faced criticism for his recent performances, particularly during the World T20 Cup. Despite this, Iftikhar remains confident in his abilities and is determined to make a strong impact in the Champions Cup. He believes that he still has a lot to offer to the national team, despite younger options emerging from junior levels. Throughout his T20I career, Iftikhar has predominantly batted at number 5, followed by appearances at number 6 and 7. In ODIs, he has often been called upon to bat at number 6. Despite the challenges he has faced, Iftikhar remains optimistic about Pakistan's prospects in upcoming white ball matches, leading up to the ICC Champions Trophy. He is committed to proving his worth and contributing positively to the team's success.

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