12 similarities between Pakistan’s 1992 and 2015 World Cup squad that will blow your mind!

Here are some of the similarities between Pakistan’s 1992 and 2015 World Cup squad that most of us are not aware of:

1. Venue

1992: Australia- New Zealand

2015: Australia- New Zealand

2. Captain



Imran Khan Niazi of Mianwali (1992)

Misbahul Haq Niazi of Mianwali (2015)

3. Captain’s injury



In 1992, Pakistan’s captain, Imran Khan entered the tournament with an injury.

In 2015, Misbahul Haq has also sustained an injury just before the World Cup.

4. Surprise all-rounder



Ijaz Ahmed (1992)

Haris Sohail (2015)

5. Opener who can also bowl



Amir Sohail (1992)

Mohammad Hafeez (2015)

6. Two leg-spinners in the squad



Mushtaq Ahmed and Iqbal Sikander (1992)

Shahid Afridi and Yasir Shah (2015)

7. Middle-order batsman 




Inzamamul Haq, Multan (1992)

Sohaib Maqsood, Multan (2015)

8. Aggressive middle-order batsman



Salim Malik, Lahore (1992)

Umar Akmal, Lahore (2015)

9. Opening batsman 



Rameez Raja, Lahore (1992)

Ahmed Shehzad, Lahore (2015)

10. Wicket-keeper who loves to sweep



Moin Khan, Karachi (1992)

Sarfraz Ahmed, Karachi (2015)

11. Experienced middle-order batsman



Javed Miandad, Karachi (1992)

Younus Khan, Karachi (2015)

12. Left-arm fast bowling leader of the bowling attack



Wasim Akram (1992)

Mohammad Irfan (2015)

With these similarities all we can do is hope that the outcome is the same too. Good luck team green!

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