Junaid optimistic about performing against England

The pacer is currently playing county cricket in England, representing Middlesex, to regain his form

ISLAMABAD: Fast bowler Junaid Khan hopes to perform well against England, stating that if given the chance, he will prove his selection right.  

Talking to a TV channel, he said he was fit and preparing well for the series against England.

"Right now I am playing county cricket in England while representing Middlesex to regain my form."

Junaid Khan had signed for English county side Middlesex to represent them in the 2015 Royal London One-Day Cup.

The Pakistan bowler last played in England with Lancashire in 2014 where he took 19 wickets in 10 NatWest T20 Blast matches with best figures of 4/12 and was instrumental in his side's advance to the final of that competition.

Apart from his pivotal role in Lancashire's success during his stint in 2014, Junaid Khan also proved to be very popular with the Lancashire fans.

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The pacer said he was dejected after being dropped against Sri Lanka in One Day International series but vowed to make a comeback in the team after satisfying the selectors through his fitness and performance.

"I was certainly depressed but legendary bowler Wasim Akram encouraged me a lot and gave me some tips to further improve my bowling," he added.

Junaid said he was following the tips of Wasim Bhai which would definitely enhance his bowling skills.

Junaid has played 52 one-day internationals since his debut in April 2011, taking an impressive 78 wickets at an average of 25.72 at an economy rate of just above five.

Surprisingly he has only featured in nine T20 internationals, where he has eight wickets for an average of 29.50.

Interestingly, Wasim Akram is also of the opinion that the pacer is not being utilised properly as he criticized selectors and team management for dropping Junaid Khan from the team every now and then.