Pakistan’s list of 30 probable’s for the world cup includes the names of 12 bowlers, which includes 4 spinners and 8 fast bowlers. From these names, it is likely that the probably 6 would make the cut so every player has a 50 percent chance of making it.
But some names pick themselves and some have to fight it out with the rest.
First of all, let us take a look at the spinners in the list. There are four listed, the first of which is most probably an assured pick. Saeed Ajmal has fast established himself as an integral part of Pakistan’s ODI and T-20 squad. The right arm off spinner
is often referred to as the reincarnation of the great http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shahid-Afridi-c2482, often turns to when he wants a breakthrough or wants to squeeze
the run rate of the opposition. However, in recent games he seems to have lost some of his edge and is striving to find his best form. Regardless of that, he remains as one of the most potent men with the ball in his hand in the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 team and would be
a definite pick. The next man that may also get the nod as the 3rd spinner behind Shahid Afridi and Saeed Ajmal is the steady left arm spinner, Abdul Rehman. One thing the left arm spinner lacks is the ability to get wickets; he does bowl an excellent
and miserly line and length but cannot be used as one to make inroads. His ability with the bat may give him a slight edge over Ajmal, but with a couple of quality all rounders like Abdur Razzaq and Afridi in the team, an out an out spinner may be what the
captain may go for. The other 2 names in the list are Yasir Shah and Zulfiqar Babar, who are not that well known, and, like a few others, may be given a second thought if the seniors encounter an injury and are unavailable.
The fast bowling department has the name of Shoaib Akhtar at the top. Once known as the fastest bowler in the world, the Rawalpindi Express has shown great guts and determination in recent games to make a comeback and has been impressive. The World Cup may
be his last big event. The 35 year old would for sure push his limits to do well for Pakistan. Umar Gul is the man expected to partner Akhtar with the new ball. Gul made his name in T-20 cricket with his consistent searing Yorkers and may be the man in the
absence of Muhammad Aamir and Muhammad Asif to carry the Pakistan attack alongside Shoaib AKhtar in the World Cup. Wahab Riaz is a talented left arm bowler, and has proved his worth with some impressive performances in England and against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757. Riaz
is also quite potent with the bat and this may give him the edge against his rivals. Sohail Tanveer is trying to make his way back in and his inclusion may strongly depend on his performance during the tour of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754.
That wraps up a look at the probable list of players for the world cup 2011. There is no question about the ability and talent in this pool of players, but commitment and harmony in the team may be the key to success this time.
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