Pakistan not intimidated by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Misbah-ul-Haq-c1972 – Cricket News Update
After the conclusion of the Test series, the One Day International competition between Pakistan and Sri Lanka kicks off with a match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday, November 11, 2011.
Both teams will be looking to draw first blood, and for that very reason, are devising strategies against the opposing team’s top players.
Lasith Malinga, the right-arm fast bowler, is Sri Lanka’s main weapon in limited overs cricket. However, the skipper of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 cricket team, Misbah-ul-Haq, claims that his side is not intimidated by the right-arm slinger, who
has 149 ODI scalps.
Admitting that Lankans hold advantage with Malinga in their bowling ranks, Misbah said, “Malinga is a very good bowler, he makes a difference and everyone knows he is a good bowler. We have played very well against him but they
have an edge with him in the side.”
Pakistanis, who are hosting the series, have certain match winners of their own and the return of all-rounder’s http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Abdul-Razzaq-c41623 in the Pakistani outfit will strengthen their chances of overcoming their opponents.
Misbah has high hopes attached with the two veteran cricketers and warned his adversaries to expect Pakistani cricket team to come out firing from all corners.
“Both Afridi and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Razzaq-c84421 give strength to our team. We know Sri Lanka are a good side but we are ready for them,” says Misbah.
The Men in Green had the better of visitors in Tests, winning the three match series 1-0; however, the tourists will be hoping to turn the tables in ODI’s as their record in the 50-over game is quite impressive.
The skipper of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/TM-Dilshan-c2691, is relying heavily on Malinga to help change the fortunes of his side. Malinga did not take part in the Test series, as the pacer retired from the longer version of the game to prolong
his career. Nonetheless, the pacer is back for ODI’s and his captain expects him to continue the form that he has shown in the recently concluded Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) tournament.
“Lasith is one of the assets for Sri Lanka. He is one of the great bowlers in the world and he can guide other bowlers as well and his comeback in the series is a good sign for the team,” shared Dilshan.
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