Naseem Shah plans to revive his international career [Source: AFP]Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah, who has been in and out of the national team, has stated that he has yet to reach his peak in international cricket, and the goal is to perform for the team so that no one can raise any eyebrows.He made his international debut at the age of 16, and at one stage, he became the youngest bowler to take a hat-trick in Test cricket. However, despite being touted as the future of Pakistan cricket, Naseem has yet to tap into his full potential."Yet to reach my peak", Naseem Shah gives a bold statementSpeaking on Pakistan Cricket’s digital platform, Naseem Shah believes he has yet to reach the peak of his career, especially in Tests, where he has generally struggled in recent years.“I feel I’m yet to play my peak cricket. “Whatever cricket I’ve played so far, especially Test cricket, I think I lacked a few things.“My simple goal is to perform so much that there is no need to talk out loud about my goals or performances.ALSO READNaseem Shah, Hasan Nawaz Humiliated At Pakistan Team Dinner: ReportThe Pakistan pacer is one of his biggest critics, and while he has done well for the Men in Green in ODIs and T20Is, the same cannot be said about his red-ball credentials.How Naseem Shah's career has gone downhill after promising startNaseem Shah became the talk of the town when he made his Test debut in Australia at Brisbane at just 16. He was quick for his age, and his potential could be seen, as the right-arm seamer was touted as the team’s future.PCB groomed him carefully as it took another three years for Naseem to make his white-ball debut. However, playing all three formats took a toll on his body as injuries hampered his career, and his pace dropped massively.He last played a competitive red-ball game for Pakistan in 2024, and since then, the fast bowler has been out of contention. Moreover, even in white-ball cricket, luck has not been on his side since the pacer has been in and out of the team.So far, in 20 Tests, the 23=year-old pacer has bagged 60 wickets, and in ODIs, he has taken 60 wickets in 34 matches. In 39 T20Is for his team, the right-arm bowler has bagged only 35 wickets.ALSO READWhen Was The Last Time India Lost A T20I Series At Home As West Indies Stare At History?
