http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 – 1st ODI – Pakistani Batsmen to watch out
An excellent performance in the longer version has helped the team to put an end to some high-profile off –field tragedies. Under skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Misbah-ul-Haq-c1972 the team has found an able leader, capable in getting the best out of his players.
With Test triumph intact, the transition to the limited overs format must be swift considering the fact that Men In Green have tended to do well in shorter versions. With opening position not a worry for the time being and middle-order looking solid, the team will welcome back the likes of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Razzaq-c84421 in the lower order to give them the added strength in depth to cope with a strong Lankan unit.
They will also found heart in a bowling line-up, which performed above expectations on flat UAE tracks. However, with the pitch still offering plenty of assistance to the batters, Bettor chooses a few Men In Green players, capable of providing the team success in the 50-over format.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mohammad-Hafeez-c76898
An organized player, Hafeez has grown in stature and cemented his place as an opener with some stellar showings in the shorter version in the past year or so. Effectively, he has provided a solution for the opening berth, which had been a problem with no one staking a permanent claim.
Another good showing will be expected from the all-rounder, who can be explosive when the team needs him to be and at the same time can provide a solid approach upfront. So far, he has featured in 82 ODIs with the best of 139 not out. His average though does not fully justify his talent and he will be keen to do well against a wounded Lankan http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Lions-c808.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Umar-Akmal-c94595
A fearless character, the 21-year-old has always grabbed the headlines for his no nonsense approach at the crease. The biggest drawback faced by the youngster is his ability to convert 30s into big score. For this reason, the management opted to axe the player from the Test side in order for him to spend longer hours in the domestic arena.
He replied with constant performances and fluency in the domestic circuit, and now the team will be banking on his attacking abilities to deliver against Sri Lanka. He remains one of the few sought out youngsters in World Cricket and a little maturity will do him a world of good.
Already has over 1000runs to his name, and an average of 37.79 can get only better in years to come. He plays usually at No.5 position; however his attacking display will be much more suited if he bats up the order.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Abdul-Razzaq-c41623
A wealth of experience, Razzaq has always treated his fans with some memorable match- winning knocks throughout his cricketing career. Despite such ability, he could never emulate his ODI feet in Test cricket, which consequently has hindered his charge to become of the all time greats of this sport.
A career which started in 1996, it is hard to believe that the all-rounder is still 31. His strength lies in his ability to clear the park with considerable ease, along with smashing his favourite mid-wicket heave and bludgeoning the ball through the covers. He will again come handy in the lower-order and will provide the team with an added option in the bowling department as well.
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