Younis Khan convinced Pakistan can bounce back –Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Imtiaz-Sheikh-c64290 Zayed Stadium, Abu
Dhabi, on February 13.
“We should not panic because we have not batted badly in the last four five matches, so we need to try our best and put Monday's performance behind us,” said Younis, urging players to adopt an optimistic outlook for the remaining 3 matches of the ODI series.
The Men In Green, who whitewashed England 3-0 in the recent Test series, failed to bring their best game to the field for the first 50-over game, falling well short of the target.
Despite a valiant bowling attack, spear-headed by spinner http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shahid-Afridi-c2482, who managed 2 scalps, Pakistan were not able to contain the English batsmen, who racked up a total of 260.
Ajmal succeeded in taking the prized wicket of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RS-Bopara-c2373 also contributed with a significant
half-century, as the two batters joined forces for a 131-run stand.
“England had a very good partnership between Cook and (Ravi) Bopara and that helped them. It wasn't a difficult chase but we failed to put up a reasonable stand,” Younis observed.
The Pakistani batsmen, in comparison, displayed poor performances, giving away wickets with astonishing ease, and consequently failing to establish a lasting partnership. Opener, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shafiq-c89281 on
duck, Younis Khan at 15, Imran Farhat (10) and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Misbah-ul-Haq-c1972 at 14. Pakistan’s top-scorer was Afridi, with a mere 28 runs.
The 34-year old further commented on Cook’s impressive ton, which gave boost to the rest of his team, while highlighting the need for a positive attitude.
“When the captain of the team plays like this the whole team is inspired and Cook's knock lifted England so we have to match them in their body language and performance.”
The host will have a chance to turn the situation around in their favour on February 15, when they will be battle their opponents in the second match of the series.
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