Imran Khan supports Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar’s inclusion in World Cup semi-final against India
Former Pakistan captain and great fast bowler Imran Khan believes that http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750.
The legendary all-rounder has called on the Pakistan team management to recall the pace spearhead to play against their traditional rivals. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Khan-c71319 says the 35-year-old should get a chance and share the new ball with Umar Gul.
Akhtar has fallen out of the management and captain’s favour after being smashed for 28 runs by Ross http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Taylor-c92915 in a single over of a group-stage match against the Kiwis, played in Pallekele (Sri Lanka) earlier this month. Pakistan lost that
match with a huge margin of 110 runs.
To make things worse, Akhtar was fined another $2,000 for several disciplinary offences since the team arrived in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758.
Following the defeat against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 and the quarter-final
match against the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760.
Pakistan has won all its games since Akhtar was dropped.
The ‘Rawalpindi Express’ made his debut in 1998 and has taken 247 wickets in 163 games. His 14 years careers of international cricket have been plagued with controversies and fitness problems.
The speedster says that he is not dejected for not being included in the last two games against minnows Zimbabwe and defending champions, Australia.
“It will be dream to reach that landmark, but if I don't get picked, there is not much I can do. I still remain the fastest bowler in this World Cup,” said the speedster. “Pakistan winning the World Cup is far more important than reaching
personal goals. For me, nation comes first. That's the way I have been. So I will accept any team decision,” he added further.
Pakistan will play its semi-final against India in Mohali on Wednesday 30 http://www.senore.com/Cricket/March-c74391, 2011.
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