ICC World Cup 2011: Wasim Akram expects http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Abdul-Razzaq-c41623 to shine
Former Pakistan captain http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Wasim-Akram-c96292 says that he expects flamboyant Pakistani all-rounder Abdul Razzaq to be a key performer for his team in the upcoming ICC World Cup 2011.
Wasim stated that the all-rounder can be as good as Shane http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Watson-c96326 or Yusuf Pathan. He further said that it is difficult to predict the winner of the World Cup, but Pakistan have the potential to surprise everyone.
The Men in Green have suffered in all forms of cricket since 2009, mainly due to the controversies surrounding them. However, their recent successful tour to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754 might help them in gaining their confidence back.
The team also lost three of their key performers, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Salman-Butt-c2418 after the International Cricket Council imposed lengthy bans on the trio due to their involvement in spot-fixing.
Legendary cricketer Imran Khan predicted that losing these three key players will hurt the chances of Pakistan team in the World Cup badly.
On the other hand, Wasim expects Pakistan to be a strong contender in the mega event and said that if Razzaq can focus on a few things, he will be a strong contender for the Player of the Tournament award.
Wasim, who was the leading wicket-taker in the 1992 World Cup, said that Razzaq needs to be a bit more mentally tough in order to lift his game up.
All-rounders have always played a vital role in limited overs cricket. Players like http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Imran-Khan-c64237, Ian Botham and Richard Hadlee have proven that to everyone over the years. Razzaq is no different as he is deadly with the bat and can take a few wickets for his team.
The only thing that goes against the veteran all-rounder is his fielding. He will have to work hard in this department and if he does that, he will definitely be a force to be reckoned with.
The former Pakistan captain also believes that http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shahid-Afridi-c2482.
Apart from the bowlers and all-rounders, Wasim expects the youngster http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ahmed-Shehzad-c42359 to be one of the players who could lead Pakistan to victories.
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