Re: Pakistan is all fit for World Cup challenge. Thanks PCB
Although I don't expect Pakistan to win the WC simply because we are not consistent and professional enough to be world-beaters yet, I do expect us to make it to the semis. The format of this WC is very similar to 1999 WC (super-six format) with every team playing 7 games during the super-eight round. The only difference being this time there is a super-eight instead of super-six round and the minnows will be eliminated before the super-eight stage. If you remember WC 1999, Pakistan made it to the semis despite losing two of their super-six games against Bangladesh and South Africa. So even if Pakistan lose 2-3 matches at the super eight stage they should still in theory make it to the semis.
Look at England. Today they secured an improbable place in the CWB series Finals after beating NZ who everyone thought were the second-best team in the tournament. Only a week ago, England had become a laughing stock after getting bowled out for 110 and 120 against Australia and NZ respectively. A couple of wins against Australia and NZ since then and they are in the Finals.
While Australia are clearly head and shoulders the no. 1 team in test cricket, no team can be underestimated in the one-dayers. That said Australia remain the side to beat in the forthcoming WC.
The momentum at the moment is not with Pakistan but it could all change with a better showing against SA tomorrow and let's hope that they get their selections esp. the batting order right for tomorrow's game i.e Yousuf and Inzi should come in at 4 and 5 respectively.