Waqar Younis is concerned about Pakistan’s slowing pace. Yunus stated that the lack of fast bowlers, with just medium-pacers and allrounders in the side, is a break from the typically expected excitement of confronting express pace in Australia.
Former Pakistan cricketer Waqar Younis raised concern about the lack of genuine pace in Pakistan’s bowling attack in a forthright appraisal of Pakistan’s performance in the ongoing Test series against Australia.
Yunus stated that the lack of fast bowlers in the roster, with just medium-pacers and allrounders, is a break from the generally anticipate excitement of confronting express pace in Australia.
“Another thing that worries me is that when we come to Australia, one thing that always excites me is the fast bowling, and I’m not seeing that this time. ” I’m seeing medium-pacers or slow-medium-pacers, allrounders, with no discernible pace. People used to come to watch Pakistan pace bowlers run in hard and bowl at 150 clicks [kph], and that’s what I’m not seeing,” he stated on ESPN’s Around The Wicket broadcast.
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Despite giving some unsettling moments for the Australian batsmen in the second innings, there was a distinct absence of genuine speed. Pakistan humiliated, losing by 360 runs and suffering the added blow of losing rookie Khurram Shahzad to a series-ending rib injury.
“That is my concern and issue, as I have not seen it at the domestic level as well. ” There are a few injured, which I understand. But in the past you would always see a battery of fast bowlers that they could always come on, but that is no longer the case, and I’m quite concerned. ” He continued.
The absence of key players such as Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf. As well as concerns about Shaheen Shah Afridi’s loss of pace, has left Pakistan’s bowling attack in disarray. “I’m not really sure what’s wrong with him.” Waqar remark, emphasizing the need of Afridi addressing any fitness difficulties.
“If he’s not fit, if he’s got some issues. He needs to step away from the game and work on those because if you keep going like that, you’ll become a medium-pacer. ” He use to bowl at 145-150 kph and swing that ball. What I’m seeing now is that there is some swing, but his tempo is much slower… and that will not earn him wickets.”
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Pakistan have to make sure their fielding is spotless: Younins
Looking ahead to the upcoming Test at the MCG, Younis emphasized the need of strong fielding for Pakistan. Emphasizing the importance of capitalizing on opportunities in order to remain competitive against the formidable Australian team.
“Watching the first Test match was excruciating. We had chances and opportunity to pull the game back a bit, but we didn’t take advantage of them. When Pakistan visits Australia, they must ensure that their fielding is flawless… Because Australia batters, if given the chance. Would seize it with both hands and make it big, as we witnessed in Perth. ” He added.