Shoaib Malik was the difference between Sialkot Stallions and the other teams, says Basit Ali – Cricket News Update
The former Pakistani middle-order batsman, Basit Ali, believes that http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shoaib-Malik-c90088 was the difference between the Sialkot Stallions and other teams in the recently concluded Faysal Bank Super 8 T20 Tournament 2011-12.
Since the introduction of T20 cricket in Pakistan’s domestic structure, Stallions have been a major force and won their seventh major title since 2005. A number of high profile cricketers like http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 team as well, leads them.
While speaking to Pakpassion, Basit said that Malik has been influential in Sialkot’s success over the years, and has received tremendous support from other players as well. The former cricketer was impressed with the performance of the Stallions in the shortest format of the game.
Basit said, “There were two main driving forces; Shoaib Malik's captaincy and his top quality leadership as well as the overall strength of the Sialkot Stallions team, especially the bowling which was very impressive.”
The former middle-order batsman is also happy with the progress of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Haris-Sohail-c61503 and believes that the cricketer has the temperament and skills to make it big at the top level.
“Haris, in my opinion, performed well and one who I believe will continue to perform in the future. He has a very good technique and is a solid player. I believe he will be a part of Pakistan set-up very soon,” Basit expressed.
On the other hand, Basit’s native city, Karachi has reached the final of the tournament on a number of occasions but they have so far failed to clinch the title, which should be a huge concern for the management of the Karachi http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Dolphins-c781.
The former cricketer also feels that big players must deliver the goods in big matches but in recent times, Karachi has failed to produce great players, which is highly unfortunate for a big city.
He added, “In a contest between Sialkot and Karachi, it was obvious Sialkot had more match-winners. Karachi don't seem to be producing them of late.”
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