Mohammad Asif better than Bumrah, Amir and even Wasim Akram, says Shoaib Akhtar
Cricket | January 01, 2021 12:47 ISTAkhtar recalls Asif made big batsmen like VVS Laxman, AB de Villiers cry
Akhtar recalls Asif made big batsmen like VVS Laxman, AB de Villiers cry
No Indian bowler makes it into the Australian bowling great's favourite five.
Kings skipper Imad Wasim and team member Babar Azam also dedicated the PSL title to Jones and said it was the best gift they could give to him as a tribute.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to announce a new Test captain on November 11 to replace Azhar Ali, who will, however, remain a part of the 35-member jumbo squad for the New Zealand tour.
India will head to Australia for three ODIs, as many T20 Internationals and four Tests later this month. The Test series is scheduled to start on December 17 in Adelaide.
The inaugural edition of the IPL witnessed the participation of many Pakistan players.
The Pakistan bowling icon feels cricket and politics shouldn’t be mixed.
England players had participated in the Pakistan Super League and Akram hoped that it will help to address their security concerns.
Azhar has faced a lot of criticism following the team's three-wicket defeat against England in Manchester
Alam has so far played three Tests and scored 250 runs, including one century.
Akram was particularly critical of Ali's decision to under-bowl pacer Naseem Shah, who was used for just 13 overs out of 82 in the second innings while defending a target of 277.
Vaughan also praised Pakistan skipper Azhar Ali and Babar Azam and that opined that the Pakistan batting lineup has the ability to amass 350 to 400 runs in an innings.
West Indies were guilty of throwing away their advantage as they had won the first Test in Southampton before succumbing to back-to-back defeats in Manchester.
Former Pakistan speedster Wasim Akram pointed out the major differences between the IPL and PSL.
Pakistan will take on England in three-Tests and as many T20Is, starting August 1, following the conclusion of West Indies' three-Test series against the same opposition, which begins on July 8.
It was the first time the likes of Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis were playing against the great Sachin Tendulkar in Tests despite the Little Master making his debut in 1989.
Wasim Akram, who took over 900 international wickets in his illustrious career, called for the use of artificial substances to help bowlers shine the ball.
The former left-arm pacer spoke about how he wanted revenge after a Donald delivery left a big gash on his chin which needed multiple stitches while he was playing for Lancashire in England.
The former pacer also stated that it is unfair to compare the two leagues because PSL is still in its early stages in Pakistan while IPL has been going on for more than a decade now.
There is speculation that the T20 World Cup scheduled to be held in Australia in October-November will be postponed due to the travel restrictions in place for the coronavirus outbreak.
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