Pakistan name 30 Probables for WorldCup

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Saeed Anwar in Preliminary Squad

Veteran all-rounder Wasim Akram is set to make his fifth appearance in the World Cup after being named in Pakistan’s preliminary squad for next year’s tournament.
The 36-year-old has taken 485 wickets in 346 matches, both figures a record for one-day international cricket.

Wasim made his World Cup debut in 1987 and was a member of the team which lifted the trophy five years later.

He captained the side in England three years ago when they reached the final again before losing to Australia and is currently a member of the squad on tour in Zimbabwe.

Pakistan’s selectors have named a list of 30 ‘probables’ from which the final squad will be chosen.

It includes opening batsman Saeed Anwar, who was dropped following the ICC Champions Trophy in Sri Lanka two months ago.

“I am delighted and will work hard in the coming season to find a place in the final squad,” he commented.

The selectors have also named three wicket-keepers, with former skipper Moin Khan recalled alongside Rashid Latif and Kamran Akmal.

Latif announced his retirement from Test cricket on Wednesday, but is keen to play in the World Cup in South Africa before concentrating his energies on his Cricket Academy in Karachi.

The only new face included is 23-year-old seam bowler Abdur Rauf, who played for Pakistan A in their recent home series against Sri Lanka A.

There is no place for leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed, with Danish Kaneria chosen a second-string to Saqlain Mushtaq.

Pakistan’s preliminary squad:

**Taufeeq Umer, Salim Elahi, Imran Nazir, Imran Farhat, Saeed Anwar, Shadab Kabir, Younis Khan, Yousuf Youhana, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Misbah-ul-Haq, Naved Latif, Faisal Iqbal, Shoaib Malik, Kamran Akmal, Moin Khan, Rashid Latif, Azhar Mahmood, Abdu Razzaq, Naveed-ul-Hasan, Yasir Arafat, Shahid Afridi, Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar, Waqar Younis, Mohammad Sami, Abdur Rauf, Mohammad Zahid, Fazl-e-Akbar, Saqlain Mushtaq, Danish Kaneria. **

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Pretty much expected names . no surprises …
but good news is that Saeed Anwar is atleast being considered! :k:

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The best decision of Pakistan Cricket Board ever !

Team’s selection is based on experience, uprising talent and new youngster, who are ready to take charge!

:k:

I wish Mushtaq Ahmed could be in the squad. :frowning:

Rating Decision: 8.5/10

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oye zara sabar te ker!!
abhi SA squad kul pick kerna hai and then original worldcup squad on 22nd of december! I hope wisdom prevails then as well!

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*Originally posted by saby: *

oye zara sabar te ker!!
abhi SA squad kul pick kerna hai and then original worldcup squad on 22nd of december! I hope wisdom prevails then as well!
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I know, Man!

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How many players will be there in the final saquad? Previously i think there were 15.

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*Originally posted by ehsan: *
How many players will be there in the final saquad? Previously i think there were 15.
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15

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*Originally posted by Pakistani Tiger: *

15
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right

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*Taufeeq Umer, Salim Elahi, Imran Nazir, Imran Farhat, Saeed Anwar, Shadab Kabir, Younis Khan, Yousuf Youhana, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Misbah-ul-Haq, Naved Latif, Faisal Iqbal, Shoaib Malik, Kamran Akmal, Moin Khan, Rashid Latif, Azhar Mahmood, Abdu Razzaq, Naveed-ul-Hasan, Yasir Arafat, Shahid Afridi, Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar, Waqar Younis, Mohammad Sami, Abdur Rauf, Mohammad Zahid, Fazl-e-Akbar, Saqlain Mushtaq, Danish Kaneria. *

Out of those 30 players, top 15 should be picked are

Younis Khan, Yousuf Youhana, Inzamam ul Haq, Rashid Latif, Abdul Razzaq, Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar, Waqar Younis, Saqlain Mushtaq, Shahid Afridi, Taufeeq Umar, Saeed Anwar, Faisal Iqbal, M Sami.

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That's really good that they grouped the players according to their skill. Ex, Openers to Wicketkeepers then Pace and Spin Bowlers.

I think there should be a list of for sures:
Yousuf Youhana
Younis Khan
Inzimam-ul-Haq
Wasim Akram
Waqar Younis
Saqlain Mushtaq
Shoaib Akhtar
Shahid Afridi
Abdur Razzaq

That makes 9 for sures and leaving 6 remaining players.

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And other day you were “head to toe” supporting Saleem Elahi and Taufeeq Umer over Saeed Anwar and calling Saeed Anwar “old” and now you didnt pick Elahi. Atleast take a week to change your mind btw is there any thought process behind your posts or its just…(oops j/k :hehe: )

btw My players are almost the same as yours. :slight_smile:

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Shadab Kabir

out of all... i'm hearing this name for the first time

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*Originally posted by tipz: *
Shadab Kabir

out of all... i'm hearing this name for the first time
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made his debut in 1996, scored 3 consecutive ducks in his first three ODI's but a talntd player indeed! lets see what happens to him!

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NW, go back and read my posts and see where did I say anything about Taufeeq and Saleem Elahi, I never supported them, I said they need to bring in new blood and Saeed is getting old and we shouldn’t be so dependent on one person, he is definately out of form. But I did mention that he should be given one more chance in South Africa.

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It's funny people putting 'vetran' next to Wasim's name!

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It is very difficult picking 15 from the above squad. However, here is my attempt. The only difficulty I have is picking the wicketkeeper. I am sure, toss of a coin will help a day before the squad is to be announced :)

Taufeeq Umer
Salim Elahi
Saeed Anwar

Younis Khan
Yousuf Youhana
Inzamam-ul-Haq
Faisal Iqbal

Kamran Akmal or Moin Khan

Azhar Mahmood,
Abdu Razzaq,
Shahid Afridi,
Wasim Akram,

Shoaib Akhtar,
Waqar Younis,
Saqlain Mushtaq

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well what do you call him then?? a young prodigy??? :rotfl:
he is a senior player and senior players are usually dubbed as ‘vateran’. Not because of age mostly but for the experience!