http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 – 1st ODI – Pakistan bowlers to watch out for
With a Test series win already added to their basket, Captain Misbah-ul-Haq’s Men in Green roster is once again set to face Sri Lanka in tomorrow’s opening One Day International (ODI) game, from the 5-match series, which kicks off at the Dubai International
Stadium, on November 11, 2011.
However, with the Lankan dangerman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KC-Sangakkara-c1779,
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/TM-Dilshan-c2691, in the early moments of the bout.
For the task, Skipper Misbah will rest his hopes on the team’s potent bowling line-up which remained to be quite effective during their recent Test outing against the Lankan side.
For the matter, much will rested upon the team’s imposing trio, built on the pace duo of Umar Gul and Junaid Khan, who will be complemented by the spin maestro, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Saeed-Ajmal-c87859.
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Pakistan’s young gun, Junaid Khan, has been labelled by many experts to take Mohammad Amir’s place on the national roster, as both the youth pacers took no time to cement a solid spot on the team. However, with Amir out of the national ranks, Junaid is all
set to retain his might for the Men in Green after delivering an imposing show on the recent Test series against Sri Lanka.
Complements to the much causative association of Pakistan’s attacking bowler, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Umar-Gul-c94604, Junaid Khan managed to deliver a major a share of damage on the Lankan roster, after bagging 12 wickets from 3 matches, including his superb haul of 5 wickets on the
opening outing against the Lankan Lions.
As for Friday’s bout, Junaid Khan will once again be looked upon by his Skipper, to deliver another major run against the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Lions-c808, having already earned an impressive average of 30.30 under the format, from 9 games, since his debut in April this year, against
the West Indian hosts.
Umar Gul
Right armed speedster, Umar Gul, stands out as one of the most experienced fast bowlers on the current Pakistani squad, and remained to be the pick of the pacers during the side’s last Test run against Sri Lanka.
Gul managed to deliver a major damage on the Lankan top order, and will be looking to exhibit a replica when the Men in Green face the Lions on Friday at the Dubai venue.
Amongst the fast bowlers, Gul remained to be highest wicket taker on the last 3-match Test series, earning 14 wickets from the competition, averaging at 24.14.
However, under the limited overs format, Gul has always marked a causative stint for the Pakistani roster, evident to which was his last run at the 2011 http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 Cricket World Cup.
Making his first ever ODI appearance for Pakistan in April 2003, Gul has served the side in 90 games, securing 134 wickets, at an average of 27.00.
Saeed Ajmal
2011 has been a superb year for Pakistan’s spin maestro, Saeed Ajmal, who was recently awarded with the Man of the Series title during the Test stint against the Lankan side, for bagging that highest number of wickets on the 3-match competition.
Looking to replicate his run on Friday’s bout, Ajmal will surely stand out as Pakistan’s potent bowler, since the 34-year-old as the ability to secure some consistent stumps for the national roster.
As for the last performance against Sri Lanka, Ajmal remained to be the most causative spinner for the Men in Green after bagging 18 wickets from the series, at a superb average of 28.77.
With a major ODI profile to his name, Ajmal will have a vital role to play for his team at the Dubai venue, since the right-armed offbreak bowler has already served the team in 47 matches, earning a modest number of 63 wickets.
However, apart from the trio, Skipper Misbah will also have some additional strength to his squad, especially with the return of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shahid-c89347 ‘Boom Boom’ Afridi, who has earned a respectable name under the bowling department, but will also complemented by the
all-round star player, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sohail-Tanvir-c90665.
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