Pakistan cricketer Naseem Shah. (Photo: PCB)

In a startling revelation, Pakistan speedster Naseem Shah has blamed his country's "cricketing culture" which does not allow the players to ask for a rest.

Shah, who is playing for the Islamabad United in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) is making his return to the competitive cricket after a five-month injury layoff.

The speedster underwent a shoulder injury in October last year, after he sustained an injury on his right shoulder during Asia Cup. The injury ruled him out from the ODI World Cup and Pakistan's tour of Australia.

"I think, unfortunately, in Pakistan, the case is different. Here, the situation is such that if a newcomer performs in one game, the main bowlers are afraid of their place in the XI and wonder if they will be retained for the next game. That fear does not allow players to rest because sometimes when you rest, your career can end up resting in peace," he told CricWick.