Can http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 live up to its rich history of fast bowling? – Part Two
Continued from the previous part…
In his short career so far, Rahat has impressed a number of former cricketers and the young fast bowler is predicted for a bright future. He is strongly built and has the potential to surprise batsmen with his pace. However, by watching
him bowl, one gets the feeling that he will have to work on his action as his career progresses.
Another talented fast bowler, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 Cricket World Cup 2011 as he had to get his
name cleared from the PCB integrity committee.
After sitting on the bench for months, Wahab was all of a sudden included in the playing XI for the crunch match against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 during the Asia Cup 2012 and the cricketer from Lahore miserably failed to make an impression against Virat
Kohli and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RG-Sharma-c2309. As a result, he has probably lost the faith of team management.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Waqar-Younis-Maitla-c96193, the former captain/coach/bowling coach of the Pakistan team feels that Wahab has not improved as a bowler since making his International debut. The legendary fast bowler has advised the young cricketer to work on all
the aspects of his game if he wants to return to the national side.
He believes, “When I was the coach, he (Wahab)struggled at times. His problems were down to his bowling action and also at times due to his attitude. I would always say to Wahab that in order to be successful he needed to work hard
and maintain his focus.”
One of the many surprises thrown by the selection committee is the comeback of Karachi-born fast bowler, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mohammad-Sami-c77289, who has failed to cement his place in the national team even after a struggle of more than a decade.
The seasoned fast bowler has been included in all the three teams selected for each format of the tour, which is quite surprising as many other fast bowlers have done well in the domestic cricket of Pakistan this season. Waqar feels
that the national selectors have given a little too much importance to the performances in Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
“Sami’s inclusion was one of many surprises in my opinion. The selectors should not select players for international cricket based on good performances in club cricket like the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Bangladesh-c747 Premier League. I would urge the selectors
to move forward rather than backwards like they are with the selection of Sami,” the former captain added.
The performances of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Umar-Gul-c94604 have been inconsistent in the recent past and being the leaders of the pack, they need to get their act together, if Pakistan stands any chance of doing well in the upcoming ICC World T20
2012, which is scheduled to be held in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 in September.
Pakistan is currently struggling in the fast bowling department but there are some extremely talented young fast bowlers coming through the ranks. Pakistan Under-19s Zia ul Haq is also one of those, who has a bright future in front of him. However, considering
the new scientific approaches used in the game, it is imperative for PCB to provide able guidance to the youngsters, so that they can fill the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/James-Peter-Hewitt-c66001 of the great fast bowlers.
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