Hafeez backing seamers to come good – Cricket News Update
Despite their opening game win against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mohammad-Hafeez-c76898, the Pakistani skipper, wants his fast bowlers to improve on their most recent showing when they take on Bangladesh in their final group match at Pallekele.
"The boys worked hard in conditions which were difficult for them. There was no assistance in the pitch for the fast bowlers but they bowled well. It was the second game on the same track. That is why there was not that much for the seamers with the new ball,” the skipper said.
The Men in Green dispelled any concerns over their inconsistent batting displays to pile on 177 against the Black Caps, before restricting the opposition on 164. Their victory was built on strong contributions from Hafeez and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Imran-Nazir-c64248 upfront.
Despite a middle-order stutter, the momentum gained early on had helped the Green Shirts to post a more than competitive total on the board, which they then duly defended courtesy their inform spin trio of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shahid-Afridi-c2482 and Hafeez himself.
Opening the attack, the Pakistani T20 captain gave away just 15 runs in his four overs, while Afridi showed his wicket-taking qualities by breaking the partnership of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KS-Williamson-c1813 after the duo had added 53 for the first wicket.
The later damage was then done by Ajmal, who kept his imperious form intact by gunning down four Kiwi batters, including dangerous hitters in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/NL-McCullum-c2120, to round of an impressive victory.
Hafeez however, was not too pleased with the bowling outing of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/BB-McCullum-c1129 but leaked 39 runs, while Tanvir and Arafat conceded over 10 runs per over and failed to complete their quota.
Despite valid concerns, the skipper still backs his bowlers to improve on their show when they face http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Bangladesh-c747 in a bid to book their passage to the next round.
"We have always relied on our fast bowlers. Since the past couple of years, the spinners have been controlling the performances. That is why there is a bit less pressure on the fast bowlers. But they need to improve. Gul and Tanvir have been match-winners for us. I hope they will execute their skills better in the coming games."
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