Hitherto considered a reliable player, his non-performance in the ODI and T20 World Cups attracted serious criticism from the general public and former cricketers alike.Things have been made worse by the hard stance of PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi, who wants an overhaul of the team after the dismal performance in the recently held T20 World Cup. With Naqvi himself talking about "surgery" in the squad, it means that non-performers like Iftikhar Ahmed may well be axed as Pakistan gears up for a busy white-ball season until the Champions Trophy. Amid these challenging circumstances, Iftikhar Ahmed will have a chance to regain his form and demonstrate his value in the upcoming Champions Cup, where he will play under the leadership of Mohammad Rizwan for Team Wolves. However, a video from Iftikhar Ahmed's pre-tournament interview has surfaced on social media, where he makes a self-deprecating remark about his batting position. After being labeled a "middle-order batter" by a reporter, a visibly frustrated Iftikhar humorously described himself as a "tailender."