“This win will give a lot of confidence to the team,” former chief selector Salahuddin Ahmed told The Express Tribune.
“The Australians were playing very good cricket and the massive win against them is a huge positive. Bowling remains our strength and all we need to do is be consistent with our performance without tinkering too much.”
Bowlers crafted big win: Mohsin
Meanwhile, commenting on the triumph over the Australians, former coach Mohsin Khan credited the bowlers.
“All the bowlers bowled superbly,” said Mohsin.
“Pakistan’s performance in the second innings was outstanding. Mohammad Hafeez’s captaincy was also impressive as he was clever in the bowling changes. It wasn’t an easy task against a good Australian batting line-up and the bowlers deserve special praise. Raza Hasan and Saeed Ajmal were phenomenal. The youngster, though, showed a lot of promise and I can say he has a long career ahead.”
Mohsin also praised Nasir Jamshed and Kamran Akmal for their third-wicket partnership but warned against complacency. “It’s a champion team if it plays up to its potential. With this performance, Pakistan have a very good chance in the tournament.”
Former Test cricketer Abdul Qadir echoed Mohsin as he praised the spinners’ show.
“Raza played the most important part in Pakistan’s win,” said Qadir. “He proved his talent and should be included in all three formats.”
Published in The Express Tribune, October 3rd, 2012.
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I think its going to be a cracker of a match,probably of higher intensity than the final itself.Both the teams are well matched having strong bowling and determined batting line ups.The only area where the SriLankans have an advantage is the fielding department.My selected Players are Ajmal, Hafeez ,Shahid,& Hassan for Pak & for Lanka's Mendis,Malinga,Dilshan,Sanga,&Jayawerdene are the players to look out for.
Good luck Pakistan, thank you South Africa!
Hafeez should drop down the order and let Nasir Jamshed and Kamran Akmal open, this also gives a left and a right combination.. Umar Akmal shoud bat at 3, he is coming very late with very few deliveries to play with. At this stage of the tournament it may be late, but Asad Shafiq can also come in for Imran Nazir who looks clueless against the top teams.
If PAK play the way they did against AUS they can lift the trophy. PAKISTAN ZINDABAD!