Pakistan- Pen picks for World Cup 2011, Part 1
It is hard to understand how Pakistan cricket works, even more difficult to comprehend how they continue to do well when everything apparently is so wrong with them. The way Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) conducts its affairs and the never-ending controversies
may have had their affects but cricket continues to grow in the cricket loving nation and so do the hopes for the World Cup 2011.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 has a history of making spectacular comebacks, of doing the impossible. While many may question Pakistan’s chances in the World Cup 2011, mainly due to off the field controversies, one thing is certain; Pakistan has all the talent to win the much
coveted crown of supremacy.
Pakistan is a country that has always been blessed with cricketers with bundles of talent and amazing repertoire of skills. The spot fixing drama took away one of their brightest prospects but they still have some excellent players who would play a key role
in their teams success at the showpiece event.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shahid-Afridi-c2482, the captain of the side, one of the leading all-rounders in one day cricket would give his best to lead the team from the front in the World Cup. Afridi, regarded as the most explosive batsmen of all times, can destroy any
bowling attack when he gets going. For most of his career, his flamboyant choice of strokes was the major reason behind his inconsistent performances. But he has matured over the years and has learnt the worth of keeping his wicket intact. His bowling is extremely
effective. He is a very versatile bowler and his variation keeps the batsmen at bay.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Misbah-ul-Haq-c1972 is the newly appointed vice captain of the side. He provides the young batting line up with much needed stability. Whenever he comes out to bat, he brings years of experience on to the crease and acts as a calming influence
on other players. He can play the sheet anchor role to perfection, switch gears when needed and launch an onslaught against the opposition. His recent form has made him the star batman in the Pakistan team. He would definitely have a big role to play when
the World Cup starts.
Umar Akmal, the younger brother of Kamran Akmal, burst on to the International scene with a fifty and a hundred in his second and third game. His abundant talent got noticed immediately and he was tagged as the next best thing in Pakistan
cricket. He, however, hasn’t been able to live up to the hype and given an array of mediocre performances. Despite his recent form, he is one player who can really take the game away from the opposition anytime. He has the technique and the range of shots
to destroy the best bowling attack. If only he can do away with the poor shot selection, he would be an invaluable asset to the squad.
Ahmed Shahzad, the 19 year old opening batsmen from Lahore, can very well be the permanent solution for Pakistan’s top order problems. He came into the team after proving his worth at the under-19 level and has made a good enough transition
into the national side. The exuberance of youth makes him fearless as he approaches every innings with an aggressive mindset of an opener. When Pakistan starts their World Cup campaign he would have a chance to show that his first one day century against the
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Bangladesh-c747 in the warm up game, to once again prove his outstanding form.
To be continued....
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