5 Pakistani players to watch out for in Champions Trophy 2017
Pakistan have been clubbed with India, Sri Lanka and South Africa. They have to play well in this tournament to qualify directly for World Cup 2019. Despite winning the ODI series against West Indies 2-1, the Men in Green are struggling in the ODI format. The team will be led by Sarfarz Ahmed who will be captaining Pakistan in such tournament for the first time. Here are 5 Pakistani players which might decide the fate of the team.
5. Mohammed Hafeez
Mohammed Hafeez is a veteran Pakistan player who has lots of experience of playing international cricket. He has played a total of 185 One day internationals with the top score of 140*. In the ODI series against West Indies, he performed well with the bat and also made good contributions with the ball also. If Pakistan needs to do well in this prestigious tournament, Hafeez needs to deliver with the all-around contributions.
4. Shoaib Malik
Shoaib Malik another experienced player has to perform well with the bat in the middle order. If the conditions are helpful for fast bowlers, Malik is the right person to play well in the middle order. He has played a total of 247 One day internationals with a total of 6711 runs. He needs to use its ability in conditions which will suit fast bowlers, his performances will decide the fate of the team.
3 . Sarfaraz Ahmed
Sarfaraz Ahmed captained the Pakistani side which won the One-day International series against West Indies 2-1. He was made the captain of the side after poor performances by the Pakistani team in ODI series against Australia this year. Pakistan lost the series 1-4. His performances with the bat will be important for Pakistan if they need to dream of winning the tournament. They need to play consistent cricket against India, Sri Lanka and South Africa which have good quality pacers and be aggressive while captaincy.
2. Mohammad Aamir
Mohammad Aamir will play an integral role for Pakistan during the Champions Trophy 2017. If the conditions help the pace bowlers, Aamir should possess the threat to opposition batsmen with his swing and seam movement. Since his comeback from the ban, he has bowled well in test matches as well in limited overs format. Pakistan needs his main pacer to come good and pick early wickets for the team. If he could do this, then the Men in Green has a chance to trouble the opposition.
1.Babar Azam
Babar Azam one of the young players for Pakistan has done well in the limited-overs format. He bats at number 3 in the batting order and plays good attacking strokes of the pacers as well as spinners. In the 26 One day internationals, he has played so far, Azam has scored 5 centuries and 6 half centuries with the best score of 125*. The real test for Azam will begin when he will take on top quality bowlers in tough conditions. This will be a real test of his technique, ability, and temperament.
5. Mohammed Hafeez
Mohammed Hafeez is a veteran Pakistan player who has lots of experience of playing international cricket. He has played a total of 185 One day internationals with the top score of 140*. In the ODI series against West Indies, he performed well with the bat and also made good contributions with the ball also. If Pakistan needs to do well in this prestigious tournament, Hafeez needs to deliver with the all-around contributions.
4. Shoaib Malik
Shoaib Malik another experienced player has to perform well with the bat in the middle order. If the conditions are helpful for fast bowlers, Malik is the right person to play well in the middle order. He has played a total of 247 One day internationals with a total of 6711 runs. He needs to use its ability in conditions which will suit fast bowlers, his performances will decide the fate of the team.
3 . Sarfaraz Ahmed
Sarfaraz Ahmed captained the Pakistani side which won the One-day International series against West Indies 2-1. He was made the captain of the side after poor performances by the Pakistani team in ODI series against Australia this year. Pakistan lost the series 1-4. His performances with the bat will be important for Pakistan if they need to dream of winning the tournament. They need to play consistent cricket against India, Sri Lanka and South Africa which have good quality pacers and be aggressive while captaincy.
2. Mohammad Aamir
Mohammad Aamir will play an integral role for Pakistan during the Champions Trophy 2017. If the conditions help the pace bowlers, Aamir should possess the threat to opposition batsmen with his swing and seam movement. Since his comeback from the ban, he has bowled well in test matches as well in limited overs format. Pakistan needs his main pacer to come good and pick early wickets for the team. If he could do this, then the Men in Green has a chance to trouble the opposition.
1.Babar Azam
Babar Azam one of the young players for Pakistan has done well in the limited-overs format. He bats at number 3 in the batting order and plays good attacking strokes of the pacers as well as spinners. In the 26 One day internationals, he has played so far, Azam has scored 5 centuries and 6 half centuries with the best score of 125*. The real test for Azam will begin when he will take on top quality bowlers in tough conditions. This will be a real test of his technique, ability, and temperament.
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