Pakistan- Pen picks for World Cup 2011 (Part 2)
Shoaib Akhtar - The Rawalpindi Express hasn’t been derailed in spite of all his problems and is still on the right track. He will be a huge draw for Pakistan bowling, given that he maintains his fitness. A veteran of the 1999 and 2003 World
Cups, Akhtar continues to have the pace and skill to outwit batsmen. He can intimidate them with the lethal speed of his deliveries and surprise them with occasional and well conceived slower deliveries. The team would rely heavily on him to provide early
in-roads at the start and come back with his in swinging yorkers towards the end of the innings.
Wahab Riaz, the left arm fast bowler, came into the side when Pakistan lost services of its two premier bowlers. He has since then cemented his place and will be an invaluable part of the team in the upcoming World Cup. For a relatively
new comer at the international scene he has adapted very quickly. His impressive Test debut paved way for his entrance into the One day arena, where he has consistently bowled well. He has also shown on a number of occasions that he is more than handy with
the bat. Therefore, his inclusion in the squad means he would strengthen the already formidable batting line-up. His ability to really launch into the bowling attack in the final overs can result in some very useful contributions for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 during the course
of the showpiece event.
Umar Gul, a regular in the One Day Internationals (ODI) for Pakistan, is the kind of bowler who can always be counted upon to deliver for his team. Over the years he has gained a reputation of a limited over’s specialist because of the discipline
and control he brings to his bowling. In a team, which is known for indiscipline, Gul makes a stark contrast. He is an expert at bowling yorkers in the death overs, with the older bowl. He along with Shoaib Akhtar is one of the senior fast bowlers in the side.
He played a starring role in Pakistan’s ICC World Twenty20 triumph. He would have to produce a string of performances of the same calibre to help Pakistan in their bid for the ultimate prize.
The critics and the cricket pundits may not consider Pakistan as one of the favourites going into the world Cup, but they can never completely rule them out either. For even they know that this talented lot is capable of achieving the impossible. The aforementioned
players are world class performers and they would have an excellent opportunity to showcase their talent in the mega event that starts on the 19th of Feb.
Pakistan has already won the coveted trophy once before, when Imran Khan inspired the cornered Tigers to produce one of the most remarkable comebacks in the history of the game. The present squad has a lot of players who have the potential to do the same.
Only then will they be able to embody eternal greatness and become a part of Pakistan folklore.
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