LIVE update, Kamran Akmal and Umar Akmal the backbone of Pakistan’s batting– World Cup 2011
Akmal brothers like all good sportsmen have had their fair share of critics. Some have criticized them for delving into petty politics, while others have castigated them for underperforming. However few can doubt their significance, in the Pakistan batting
line-up.
Kamran is an excellent cutter and puller of the ball, who can change the game at will with his brisk stroke play. He has been criticized for errors in his wicket-keeping and nobody can forget the four dropped catches and a missed run-out in the Sydney Test
of 2009-2010, which allowed http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 to escape with a remarkable, shocking win. However, he is determined to give his best improve and avoid clumsy errors in his duty with the gloves.
Kamran is a relentless boundary-hitter in the early Power-play overs and is particularly eager to drive over the off, between mid-off and point. In 130 ODI games, Kamran has scored 2772 runs at an average of 27.44. He has 129 catches and 21 stumps to his
credit as well.
Kamran emerged as a regular talented wicketkeeper-batsman to represent Pakistan after Moin http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Khan-c71319 and Rashid Latif. He started playing first-class cricket at the age of 15 as a valuable batsman who can also keep the wickets.
In wins, Kamran has been exceptional, averaging over 38 with five centuries at a strike rate of 92.61. He is a dangerous and explosive player who can hit good balls for boundaries. Kamran Akmal was blamed for spot-fixing, as pictures of him emerged with
the bookie, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mazhar-c75448 Majeed, however a clean chit from International Cricket Council in October proved to be a balm on his wounds.
Umar Akmal is the younger brother of Kamran, who has represented Pakistan at the ICC U19 World Cup 2008. He is the second Pakistan player to score an away Test hundred on debut, against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754 in 2009. Umar, has shown his ability to play aggressively
but in a responsible manner and silenced his critics with his brilliant knocks. Umar, playing his first World Cup, is the most exciting young batsmen in the world of cricket. He has scored 949 runs in 31 one-day games at an average of 35. Umar’s strike rate
is 86.82 and his highest score 102 came against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 in Sri Lanka.
On his less excitable days, when he is merely confident and not cocky or brash, he is smart enough to construct an innings as opposed to just blasting one out. He can play every kind of shot imaginable, though is particularly adept at cutting late and pulling,
from mid-on right through to fine leg. In his early performances he displayed great game-awareness and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 will hope he can find it again in the World Cup. In ten matches in the subcontinent, Umar averages nearly 42 with a century and three fifties
According to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Rashid-Latif-c84084, former Pakistani captain, “He is simply one of the best batsmen in the side, if not the best. But they are messing with him by punishing him if he attacks too much or plays a careless shot. He is the best hitter in the side and
his mind needs to be absolutely clear."
The runs did not cease to flow for Umar; he is a natural stroke maker with aggressive intent. He is also a sharp fielder in the field who can hit the wickets directly. Umar finished the New Zealand tour with 400 runs at an average of 57.14.
Akmal Brothers displayed their abundant talent against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Kenya-c752 at Hambantota as both brothers scored half-centuries. They are truly capable of providing game-changing acceleration in limited-over cricket. Hence the responsibility is all on Akmal Brothers for
some swashbuckling performances at the top and in the middle. Pakistani Fans are hoping that Akmal Brothers will continue with their good performances in the World Cup because everyone is aware of the fact that a fine show from two brothers can strengthen
Pakistan’s chances of making it to the second stage of the World Cup.
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