Re: XI reasons why Pakistan will win the world cup
We've a bigger problem of our top order inconsistency. The middle order seems to be getting better with misbah and younis in form. But wut to do with either hafeez or kamran akmal getting ducks in alternate matches as if they are taking their turns!
I believe, another problem is Shoaib Akhter. There is a strong lobby who want him to play in every other match. Like in today's game v/s England, he was given 10 overs in which he was hit for 62 runs, the most costly bowler in that inning.
And afridi's captaincy will remain a threat to Pakistan's victory in every single match.. :)
Re: XI reasons why Pakistan will win the world cup
I think Afridi is a good captain not great he is no Imran just FYI paki ppl all over think just because he is pathan he is like Imran no he is not, Imran Khan was great captain and a leader, he was a good thinker and he would get angry with his troops if needed, Afridi is not, if had my choice of captain it would be YK i think he is a good leader but team politics won’t let it happen, regarding Hafeez or Akmal you can play only 1 guy i would start with Ahmad Shahzad, again Shoaib is done Sub continent track will not support him and he will break down in the middle of tournament, if i was the coach i would play junaid Khan over shoaib he is young and have stamina in cricket stamina is very important here will be my playing 11 let me know what you guys think.
Openers) Akmal, Shehzad
Middle Order) YK, Misbah, Umar Akmal / Asad Shafique (if Umar Akmal does not perform in opening match i would bench him)
All Rounder) Afridi, Razzaque
Bowlers) Gul, Khan, Riaz , Ajmal.