NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar on Thursday mentioned that the present group’s tempo assault reminded him of the Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis period.
The World no.1 ODI group Pakistan at the moment possess one of many most interesting fast-bowling line-ups, comprising Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf.
In the primary three matches of the continued Asia Cup, the trio has taken 23 wickets.
Left-arm pacer Shaheen rattled the Indian high order final week in a gaggle match that was deserted resulting from rain after only one innings and stays a menace forward of a key Super Four conflict between the arch-rivals on Sunday.
“These youngsters are very, very talented and I am happy that Pakistan is able to produce such fast bowlers over and over again,” Akhtar mentioned in a web-based chat organised by Star Sports.
“This pace battery reminds me of the old days… reminds me of that era of two Ws (Waqar and Wasim). They are very confident and have the mindset of taking wickets.”
Wasim and Waqar took over 900 ODI wickets between them, putting worry into the hearts of opposing batsmen with their lightning-fast reverse swing deliveries.
Shaheen leads the cost with new-ball companion Naseem, however it’s first-change Rauf who tops the Asia Cup bowling chart with 9 wickets.
Pakistan thrashed Bangladesh within the opening match of the Super Fours in Lahore on Wednesday with Rauf returning 4-19 from his six overs.
“I would say Shaheen Shah Afridi is on top of his career right now. Haris Rauf has a wicket-taking mindset like Shaheen,” mentioned Akhtar, who later joined Pakistan’s tempo assault alongside Wasim and Waqar.
“I would just advise Naseem to bowl more wicket-taking deliveries than be a stock bowler. He seams the ball more than Shaheen and can penetrate more.”
Pakistan has had a historical past of manufacturing nice quick bowlers together with Fazal Mahmood, Sarfraz Nawaz and World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan.
Akhtar mentioned Pakistan stay favourites to win the Asia Cup and the World Cup beginning October 5 and predicted Babar Azam’s group will topple India in each tournaments.
The World no.1 ODI group Pakistan at the moment possess one of many most interesting fast-bowling line-ups, comprising Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf.
In the primary three matches of the continued Asia Cup, the trio has taken 23 wickets.
Left-arm pacer Shaheen rattled the Indian high order final week in a gaggle match that was deserted resulting from rain after only one innings and stays a menace forward of a key Super Four conflict between the arch-rivals on Sunday.
“These youngsters are very, very talented and I am happy that Pakistan is able to produce such fast bowlers over and over again,” Akhtar mentioned in a web-based chat organised by Star Sports.
“This pace battery reminds me of the old days… reminds me of that era of two Ws (Waqar and Wasim). They are very confident and have the mindset of taking wickets.”
Wasim and Waqar took over 900 ODI wickets between them, putting worry into the hearts of opposing batsmen with their lightning-fast reverse swing deliveries.
Shaheen leads the cost with new-ball companion Naseem, however it’s first-change Rauf who tops the Asia Cup bowling chart with 9 wickets.
Pakistan thrashed Bangladesh within the opening match of the Super Fours in Lahore on Wednesday with Rauf returning 4-19 from his six overs.
“I would say Shaheen Shah Afridi is on top of his career right now. Haris Rauf has a wicket-taking mindset like Shaheen,” mentioned Akhtar, who later joined Pakistan’s tempo assault alongside Wasim and Waqar.
“I would just advise Naseem to bowl more wicket-taking deliveries than be a stock bowler. He seams the ball more than Shaheen and can penetrate more.”
Pakistan has had a historical past of manufacturing nice quick bowlers together with Fazal Mahmood, Sarfraz Nawaz and World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan.
Akhtar mentioned Pakistan stay favourites to win the Asia Cup and the World Cup beginning October 5 and predicted Babar Azam’s group will topple India in each tournaments.
(With inputs from AFP)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com