Former Pakistan captain misbah has identified two promising talents he believes can be compared to international stars like Kuldeep Yadav and Tabraiz Shamsi. He emphasized the scarcity of such bowlers in Pakistan over the past decade.
Misbah mentioned two bowlers: Faisal Akram, who has impressed but hasn’t received consistent opportunities, and Sufiyan Muqeem, currently playing for Pakistan Shaheens.
Pakistan has faced challenges in dealing with left-arm wrist-spinners in the ongoing World Cup, suffering four consecutive defeats to India, Australia, Afghanistan, and South Africa. Skilled left-arm wrist-spinners, like Tabraiz Shamsi, have caused issues for Pakistan’s batsmen.
To secure a spot in the World Cup’s final four, Pakistan needs to win their remaining three games and rely on other match results. Their next match is against Bangladesh in Kolkata.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh World Cup
Pakistan Playing XI:
- Abdullah Shafique
- Fakhar Zaman
- Babar Azam (captain)
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Saud Shakeel
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Salman Ali Agha
- Usama Mir
- Mohammad Wasim
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Haris Rauf
Bangladesh Playing XI:
- Litton Das
- Tanzid Hasan Tamim
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Najmul Hossain Shanto
- Shakib al-Hasan (captain)
- Mushfiqur Rahim
- Mahmudullah
- Mahedi Hasan
- Taskin Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Shoriful Islam