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Wasim Akram criticises Pakistani pacers
LAHORE: Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram on
Tuesday criticised Pakistani strike bowlers, Shoaib Akhtar and
Mohammad Sami, saying they lacked match fitness and had disappointed
the public with their listless performance during the on-going
Indian tour.
"We have the best pace battery but, surprisingly, our strike
bowlers lack fitness and seem to be struggling," he said in an
interview to a private sports TV channel.
The champion left-armer said Akhtar was also facing problems with
his run-up and that was the reason for his ineffectiveness in recent
matches.
Akram also expressed surprise over the "below par
performance" of Sami, who conceded 117 runs in 23 overs in the
first innings of the Lahore Test.
"Sami has pace but he is not using his talent to achieve the
desired results," the former skipper said, adding, "both
Shoaib and Sami are not bowling a good line and length and have so
far proved disastrous."
On the other hand, the former all-rounder appreciated Umar Gul's
performance in the Lahore Test saying he was an impressive upcoming
pace bowler.
"Gul can be more effective on English wickets as he bowls with
accurate line and length", Akram said.
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