Umar Gul, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Wahab-Riaz-c95839 set to make a comeback – Cricket News Update
The pace trio of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Tanvir-Ahmed-c92718 are set to make a comeback after being rested for team Pakistan's recent tour of Zimbabwe.
In a bid to find new talent, chief selector http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sohail-Tanvir-c90665, who made a return
after recovering from an injury.
It was also the first outing for 32-year-old pacer, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Aizaz-Cheema-c961, who performed exceptionally well with the ball, bagging match figures of 8 for 103 in the only Test match - the second best by any Pakistani on debut. He carried his good form in the limited
overs leg, where he took another 8, averaging an impressive 17.
In the spin department, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Abdur-Rehman-c41691 and bowled well.
However, with a crucial series against Sri Lanka coming up, it gives the selectors food for thought regarding the composition of the team, especially in the bowling department. The Lankan http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Khan-c71319 well
aware of the fact, hinted in a recent interview that the likes of Gul and Wahab will be back in the team to add familiarity.
"We can't just go out [to play Sri Lanka] with the similar combination as it [ the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Zimbabwe-c3045 tour] was just a test for our back-up lot for future prospects," said Khan. "Indeed it was a successful experimentation but at the same time we are wary of the opposition
as http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 are a tough side to play.”
"[Finding talent] is an ongoing process and the emphasis is currently on finding players with good fielding ability," he further added.
The Men In Green are currently playing in the domestic Faysal Bank T20 tournament, and after its conclusion, will travel to the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Geoffrey-Robert-Marsh-c58893 as their new coach.
The Pakistani squad is likely to be announced within the next few days.
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