If India has to win Zaheer's presence is a must says Steve Waugh – Cricket News Update
The former Australian captain, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Stephen-Rodger-Waugh-c91216, feels that India will struggle against England in the absence of Zaheer Khan’s services in the ongoing Test series.
The legendary Australian all-rounder was witnessed watching the historic Test match between India and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 at Lord’s, where media reporters caught up with him for a casual talk.
When asked about http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 wants to win the series, his presence is a must.
He said that if Zaheer failed to continue, the visitors will undoubtedly struggle against the English line-up, including the likes of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/IR-Bell-c1597.
“Zaheer is a key player and if India doesn't get his service, then they will surely struggle,” said the 46-year-old former http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-South-Wales-c823 cricketer. “Zaheer is a class act with rich experience. He is a genuine match-winner. If India has
to win, Zaheer's presence is a must,” he stressed.
The 32-year-old http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AN-Cook-c1026 and Andrew Strauss before leaving the field in the 42ndover
with a hamstring pain.
Zaheer Khan, in his short stint, managed 2 for 18 from 13.3 overs, with 8 maidens.
He is suspected to have picked a hamstring injury and it is being speculated that besides missing the remainder of the Lord’s Test, the spearhead pacer is also a doubtful starter for the second Test, beginning from July 29, at Nottingham.
India is currently ruling the International Cricket Council’s Test rankings, alongside being the World Champions. When
asked about the performance of Dhoni-led Indian side, Waugh said that the Men in Blue are doing well for quite some time.
The legendary Australia cricketer, who led http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 in 15 of their world-record 16 consecutive Test wins, said that the current Indian squad not only has some potential match winners, but also a good bunch of talented cricketers.
In the ongoing Lord’s Test, India is currently on 102 for 2, after England declared their first innings at 474 for 8. The two Indian wickets which fell in the first session of day 3 included openers http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Abhinav-Mukund-c41758; both were bagged by
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SCJ-Broad-c2465.
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