Fawad Mustafa

It seems that Umer Gul will most probably share the new ball with Abdul Razzaq. Spinners have a vital role to play in the World Cup. Saeed Ajmal has been out of color since he was bashed in the T-20 World Cup semi final by Michael Hussey, therefore an inform Abdul Rehman, would be the first preference. He is a better fielder and is also handy with the bat.

Reliable sources have informed Asiadespatch, on condition of anonymity that the team management has decided not to expose Shoaib too much to the hot and humid Sri Lankan weather. Pakistan’s bowling consultant, Aqib Javed has been working hard on Shoaib’s fitness. Team management was relieved to see him bowl his complete quota of overs in the warm match against England.

It’s an open secret in international cricket that Pakistan has been vulnerable in the situation of chasing runs, especially under the lights. Keeping this in mind, Pakistan is playing an extra batsman. Younus Khan is an experienced campaigner, a team man and an excellent fielder. He should be given few more chances to get back in his form before the knock out stage.

Squads:

Pakistan: Shahid Afridi (c),  Ahmed Shehzad, Mohammad Hafeez, Kamran Akmal , Younis Khan,  Misbah-ul-Haq,  Umar Akmal, Abdul Razzaq, Abdur Rehman Umar Gul, Wahab Riaz, Asad Shafiq, Shoaib Akhtar, Junaid Khan &  Saeed Ajmal

Kenya: Jimmy Kamande (captain), Seren Waters, Alex Obanda, Elijah Otieno, Rakep Patel, David Obuya, Collins Obuya, Steve Tikolo, Tamnay Mishra, Maurice Ouma, Nehemiah Odhiambo, Thomas Odoyo, Shem Ngoche, James Ngoche, Peter Ongondo