http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sussex-c852 and aiming to improve his Test career – Cricket News Update
Pakistani fast bowler, Umar Gul, is relishing his stint with the English domestic County, Sussex, which is keeping him in good shape ahead of his national duties.
“The management team and players are very good, there is a very professional and positive approach and there is no such thing as a blame culture,” shared Gul.
Gul has been one of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755’s premier fast bowlers over the past years, especially in the shorter versions of the game.
Known for his pace and deadly reverse swing, he was the leading wicket taker in the first two World Twnety20 World Cups, where his 5 for 6 in 2009, against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754, remains one of the best bowling spells in T20 history.
Many players from Pakistan have been playing for various Counties in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013, where Gul himself is partnered by countryman, Rana Naved-ul-Hasan, at Sussex.
Apart from these two, former Pakistani skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Kent-c802 County side.
Gul is relishing the opportunity of having to face his national contingent, he said, “We all know each other strengths and weaknesses and I’m sure it makes for interesting viewing.”
The pacer hopes that his stint with the English county will help him gain valuable experience, especially in the wake of upcoming International commitments.
Despite good performances in the shorter formats, the lanky fast bowler has yet to reach his full potential in the 5-day game. He would be aspiring to be compared with the likes of Pakistani veterans, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Waqar-Younis-Maitla-c96193.
Possessing a healthy ODI average of 27 and an even more impressive average of 16 in T20Is, Gul will be hoping to improve his tests stats in years to come.
Till date, the 27-year-old has played 35 Test matches for his country, averaging 34.41 with 125 wickets to his name.
The pacer is now focusing on his Test career and hopes to improve his stats. Unlike many Pakistani bowlers, he cherishes the longer format and hopes to lead his side in the upcoming series later in the year.
"…I'm working hard to improve my Test record and I am confident that I will succeed in that format also," shared Gul.
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