Cricket Update: Chief selector backs up Pakistani batsman, Mohammad Yousuf for the upcoming ODI.
The chief selector, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Worcestershire-c866 showed positive signs. His valuable score in the first and second innings made the match at the oval a treat to watch. The right handed batsman scored a 56 in test cricket against England.
Mohammad Yousuf possesses the ability to savour every shot he plays with his high back lifts. He certainly has an impression on the audience as well as the selector.
2006 was a profitable year for Yousuf. After breaking a 30 year old record of Sir Viv Richards and scoring 1788 runs, Yousuf undoubtedly had all eyes on him. His average counts to 99.8.
Against England at the Gaddafi stadium and Lords cricket ground, Yousuf performance had been in awe. He scored a 223 and a 202 against England in 2005-06. He proved himself to be a ravenous batsman, as his Test average marks him on the tenth spot relating to batting averages.
In his 244th match, the right hander scored 117against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 in ODI, shining in 2007 as well.
Factors such as age and several run ins with the board had led most critics to question Mohammad Yousuf and his behaviour in the team. The tremulous conditions had stared Yousuf right in the eye. Yousuf had been charged an extremely outsized fine by the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 Cricket Board (PCB). The thirty five year old, though the most accomplished batsman, was barred from international cricket along with Younis. PCBs tough decision was in an attempt to bring definite changes in the team. The inquiry committee set which contained six members had stated that these players had a somewhat bad influence on the team members. Not withholding their right to appeal.
The middle order batsman had returned to join the team at the third test against England earlier. Khan believes that Yousuf’s inclusion in the team had played a role to strengthen the batting order. The current atmosphere suggests that Yousuf has managed to maintain his position in the batting line-up for the upcoming matches. In addition, so does http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Khan-c71319 for the ODI.
The thirty five year old has a record which shows his consistency with an average of 53.07. Yousuf’s play at the oval, since the chairman had the legal authority to lift any imposed ban removes any doubt as to why he shouldn’t be included in the forthcoming batting order.
For the middle order batsman, the chief selector has the urge to add him in the one day squad. With Yousuf’s half century and the assistance to Azhar for his 92 not out in the current test against England, back up as rather good statistics.
Some may say Yousuf plays a rigid game but the majority agrees that he plays with a class of his own. He can teach those who are younger in the team. According to skipper Salman Butt, The current team may be young but are full with potential and are displaying it with full zeal. A closer look at the performances support the earlier statement, Akmal with his catches, Mohammad Asif and Amir with their wickets, the debutant Wahab Riaz taking 5 wickets and Azhar Ali scoring a 92 certainly can stand shoulder to shoulder in the much anticipated Ashes series in November
According to Khan, if Yousuf plays the upcoming ODI, his presence will not only bring in experience in the batting order but will also act as a support for the young players. Still his ban due to indiscipline will still linger in the critics mind for a while. Critics say that Mohammad Yousuf brings in a flavour of his own to the game and is certainly going to bring the boys of the Pakistani team to play an exciting game full of promise. Hence, his consistent performance proves the decision of the chief selector a positive one.
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