Karachi, Sep. 28 (ANI): Pakistan's unimpressive show in the ongoing World Twenty20 championship has left the country's former cricketers worried, and they have called for changes in the line-up in the Super-Eight stage that started on Thursday.
Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has advised the team management to replace Sohail Tanvir with the experienced Abdul Razzaq.
"I think it would not be a bad idea to bring in Razzaq instead of Tanvir. He can use the new ball cunningly, and he will strengthen the batting as well. Razzaq is also good enough to bowl two to three overs, the same number of overs Tanvir is bowling in the tournament," the Daily Times quoted Shoaib, as saying.
Former cricketer and ex-coach Mohsin Khan advised the team to think about changing their pace line-up.
"I think it would be better if Umar Gul is allowed the choice of bowling his overs in the middle of the innings with an older ball as he is most deadly when he starts getting reverse swing," Mohsin said.
Former Test captain Rashid Latif said Pakistan would have to be careful while playing India and should not take the warm-up win as any indicator.
"I think India have a plan for every match and every opponent. The clash with them on Sunday should be a thriller and I am still banking on our pacers and spinners to carry us through," he said.
Former Test batsman Basit Ali felt that if Pakistan were to progress through to the semi-finals and final, Shahid Afridi would have a pivotal role to play as an all-rounder.
"Shahid has to bowl well in the coming matches as his overs are vital for the team. His form will decide whether Pakistan will move forward or not," Basit said. (ANI)
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