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Pakistan achieve best ODI winning ratio during 2008
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
by Ghalib Mehmood Bajwa
Though India topped the One-day Internationals table during the year 2008 with most number of matches (29), Pakistan managed to make their presence felt by achieving the best winning percentage leaving behind all others in this competition.
Pakistan, who spent a very wretched year with no Test match appearances, got an 85.71 winning percentage, more than the rest of the ICC member countries. World champions Australia remained runners-up in this race with a 76.47 winning ratio. South Africa and New Zealand both won their matches with identical percentage of 75.00.
Pakistan played three bilateral ODI series and two multinational tournaments during the just-ending year. Overall 26 bilateral ODI rubbers and six multinational events were competed among different countries during 2008.
Pakistan won 18 out of the 21 ODI matches played during the last 12 months. The highlight of the season for Pakistan was winning the Kitply Cup by beating arch rivals India in the final. However, Pakistan could not maintain their winning sequence in the six-nation Asia Cup at home. They reached the last-four stage before being beaten by India.
Pakistan launched their year with two five-match ODI series against low-ranked teams Zimbabwe and Bangladesh. They swept aside both the teams with convincing 5-0 margins.
In the batting department, Indian batsmen stamped their superiority taking four top positions out of five. Opener Gautum Gambhir and his skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni gathered over 1000 runs in the calendar year.
Though Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara could not complete his 1000 runs during the calendar year, he remained the top century maker with four 100-plus knocks. Pakistan's Salman Butt, Younis Khan and Gautum Gambhir struck three tons each. Indian skipper MS Dhoni and Virender Sehwag shared the top position as far as 50s were concerned. Both the batsmen hit eight 50 plus scores each.
Lefty Yuvraj Singh and Sehwag, who both gathered 893 runs each, struck 31 and 22 sixes respectively to top this particular table.
New Zealand capped the year 2008 as the only team surpassing the barrier of 400 runs in a One-day International innings. They got this distinction against minnows Ireland when they piled up 402 at Aberdeen in July and became the fifth team after Sri Lanka (443), South Africa (438, 418), Australia (434) and India (413) to achieve this rare feat.
As far as partnerships were concerned, four 200-plus scores were registered during the year with 266 being the biggest one by a Kiwi pair. New Zealanders James Marshall (161) and Brendon McCullum (166) created a world record of two 150 plus scores by openers in a One-day International during their massive stand. Their partnership was also second all-time biggest for first wicket after 286 by Sri Lankan pair Sanath Jayasuriya and Uppal Tharanga against England at Leeds two years ago.
Pakistan's pair Salman Butt and Younis Khan scored the largest partnership (205) for the second wicket during 2008. Similarly, Sohail Tanvir and Fawad Alam also produced the biggest stand (100) for the eighth wicket against minnows Hong Kong at Karachi during the Asia Cup tournament.
The aggregate of 600 or more runs was recorded in seven ODIs including 680, the fifth highest aggregate of ODI history between England and New Zealand at Napier in February. Interestingly, India remained a partner in six such encounters which shows their excellent batting form in 2008. Pakistan featured in three high-scoring ODIs, all against India.
In the bowling segment, new Sri Lankan bowling sensation Ajantha Mendis stole the show but missed his half century of wickets by only two scalps. Mendis also recorded the only six-wicket haul of the year when he destroyed the Indian batting in the final of Asia Cup in July. He grabbed six wickets for just 13 runs at Karachi.
The new bowling sensation also captured three five-wicket hauls, more than any other bowler, during the 12 months time.
Peter Connell of Ireland produced the most expensive figures of the year. He conceded 95 runs in nine overs against New Zealand at Aberdeen. Pakistan's Sohail Tanveer and Wahab Riaz also wrote their names among expensive bowlers when they conceded 87 and 86 runs against India at Karachi and Dhaka, respectively.
In the fielding department, Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene did extraordinarily well grabbing 22 catches in 27 matches, 10 more than the next best fielder. The trio of Misbah-ul-Haq, Younis Khan and Mike Hussey held the second position jointly with 12 catches each. Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik also took 10 catches in 20 one-day games.
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Pakistan achieve best ODI winning ratio during 2008
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
by Ghalib Mehmood Bajwa
Though India topped the One-day Internationals table during the year 2008 with most number of matches (29), Pakistan managed to make their presence felt by achieving the best winning percentage leaving behind all others in this competition.
Pakistan, who spent a very wretched year with no Test match appearances, got an 85.71 winning percentage, more than the rest of the ICC member countries. World champions Australia remained runners-up in this race with a 76.47 winning ratio. South Africa and New Zealand both won their matches with identical percentage of 75.00.
Pakistan played three bilateral ODI series and two multinational tournaments during the just-ending year. Overall 26 bilateral ODI rubbers and six multinational events were competed among different countries during 2008.
Pakistan won 18 out of the 21 ODI matches played during the last 12 months. The highlight of the season for Pakistan was winning the Kitply Cup by beating arch rivals India in the final. However, Pakistan could not maintain their winning sequence in the six-nation Asia Cup at home. They reached the last-four stage before being beaten by India.
Pakistan launched their year with two five-match ODI series against low-ranked teams Zimbabwe and Bangladesh. They swept aside both the teams with convincing 5-0 margins.
In the batting department, Indian batsmen stamped their superiority taking four top positions out of five. Opener Gautum Gambhir and his skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni gathered over 1000 runs in the calendar year.
Though Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara could not complete his 1000 runs during the calendar year, he remained the top century maker with four 100-plus knocks. Pakistan's Salman Butt, Younis Khan and Gautum Gambhir struck three tons each. Indian skipper MS Dhoni and Virender Sehwag shared the top position as far as 50s were concerned. Both the batsmen hit eight 50 plus scores each.
Lefty Yuvraj Singh and Sehwag, who both gathered 893 runs each, struck 31 and 22 sixes respectively to top this particular table.
New Zealand capped the year 2008 as the only team surpassing the barrier of 400 runs in a One-day International innings. They got this distinction against minnows Ireland when they piled up 402 at Aberdeen in July and became the fifth team after Sri Lanka (443), South Africa (438, 418), Australia (434) and India (413) to achieve this rare feat.
As far as partnerships were concerned, four 200-plus scores were registered during the year with 266 being the biggest one by a Kiwi pair. New Zealanders James Marshall (161) and Brendon McCullum (166) created a world record of two 150 plus scores by openers in a One-day International during their massive stand. Their partnership was also second all-time biggest for first wicket after 286 by Sri Lankan pair Sanath Jayasuriya and Uppal Tharanga against England at Leeds two years ago.
Pakistan's pair Salman Butt and Younis Khan scored the largest partnership (205) for the second wicket during 2008. Similarly, Sohail Tanvir and Fawad Alam also produced the biggest stand (100) for the eighth wicket against minnows Hong Kong at Karachi during the Asia Cup tournament.
The aggregate of 600 or more runs was recorded in seven ODIs including 680, the fifth highest aggregate of ODI history between England and New Zealand at Napier in February. Interestingly, India remained a partner in six such encounters which shows their excellent batting form in 2008. Pakistan featured in three high-scoring ODIs, all against India.
In the bowling segment, new Sri Lankan bowling sensation Ajantha Mendis stole the show but missed his half century of wickets by only two scalps. Mendis also recorded the only six-wicket haul of the year when he destroyed the Indian batting in the final of Asia Cup in July. He grabbed six wickets for just 13 runs at Karachi.
The new bowling sensation also captured three five-wicket hauls, more than any other bowler, during the 12 months time.
Peter Connell of Ireland produced the most expensive figures of the year. He conceded 95 runs in nine overs against New Zealand at Aberdeen. Pakistan's Sohail Tanveer and Wahab Riaz also wrote their names among expensive bowlers when they conceded 87 and 86 runs against India at Karachi and Dhaka, respectively.
In the fielding department, Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene did extraordinarily well grabbing 22 catches in 27 matches, 10 more than the next best fielder. The trio of Misbah-ul-Haq, Younis Khan and Mike Hussey held the second position jointly with 12 catches each. Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik also took 10 catches in 20 one-day games.
Shoaib Akhtar's exclusive talk with Ghalib Bajwa for 'The News'
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shoaib had an
interview in the first test against NZ where he said irshaad is as quick as him
and only 20 yrs old. he also said that irshad was clocking 155kph in the lahore
academy. irshaad is described as the 'fastest' weapon in pakistans domestic
league.
heres an article mentioning mohammed irshad
Mohammed Irshad
heres an article mentioning mohammed irshad
Mohammed Irshad
Shoaib Akhtar wants a bowling partner with lightning speed
'When you are in form and full rhythm there is no one who can create problems for you and if you are off colour then even the tail-enders overwhelm you.' Shoaib, however, rates West Indian captain Brian Lara as one of the toughest batsmen to get out
By Ghalib Mehmood Bajwa
Pakistan has been a lucky nation as regards the game of cricket as it has enjoyed the services of quality cricketers from the very beginning. In the initial period Hanif Mohammad, Nazar Mohammad, Imtiaz Ahmed, Saeed Ahmed and Waqar Hasan were the pillars of Pakistan's batting while in the bowling department who can forget the quickies Fazal Mahmood, Mahmood Hussain and Khan Mohammad. Afterwards, the greats like Imran Khan, Sarfraz Nawaz, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis performed the pacers' duties for Pakistan during their respective eras.
The awesome Shoaib Akhtar spearheads the present day pace battery of Pakistan with Mohammad Sami, Shabbir Ahmed and Umar Gul as the other members of the speed contingent.
Generally, nobody wants to share his monopoly with anyone in any field of life but the fearsome Shoaib Akhtar thinks otherwise. He wants some seamers with blistering speed in his pace attack. That's why he gave his full backing to a 20-year-old right-arm speedster Mohammad Irshad and other pacers in the Pakistan cricket training camp which was held at Lahore a few days ago for the preparation of the New Zealand one-day series.
Shoaib thinks right because Pakistan needs some genuine pacers who could fill the vacuum created by the departure of the great Ws - Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. There should be somebody who could share Pakistan's bowling duties with Shoaib in an effective manner. If Pakistan managed to formulate such a lethal attack then it could maintain its 'threatening impact' on the cricketing opponents.
A few days back, while talking to 'The News on Sunday' (TNS) Shoaib said, "Irshad possesses all the qualities of a genuine fast bowler and every body is impressed with his performance and the way of his bowling at the camp." It is pertinent to mention here that Irshad, with his sheer amount of pace, grabbed the attention of players, officials and the crowd as well at the camp.
"I have not seen a player like Irshad who is so fit and possesses great speed and stamina. Above all he has perfect line and length and control over the ball," Shoaib said in admiration. "If he continues to work hard and get proper guidance there is no doubt he will become a super star in the years to come."
The youngster can prove to be a national asset for Pakistan cricket in the near future. A few things look inevitable on the part of PCB authorities if they want to groom him as a bowling star. They should provide him proper attention and keep him constantly with the senior side. It also looks necessary to keep the young pacer away from cruel 'in and out' policy.
However, the PCB took a wise step by naming Mohammad Irshad in the Pakistan A team which is going to tour India from December 13 to 21 for a triangular event also featuring Sri Lanka. One or two such tours will definitely be helpful for young Irshad until he becomes a regular and reliable pacer of the national team.
It may be recalled here that chief selector Aamer Sohail has also expressed satisfaction over the performance of Mohammad Irshad and said that he had been selected among the 23 national side probables and then in the A team purely on merit.
When asked about his role in encouraging and training young pacers in the national team Shoaib said, "I have no hesitation in giving bowling tips to junior seamers. Even Mohammad Sami consults me for bowling guidance from time to time. I want to give two or three genuine pacers to Pakistan during my playing career. I think it will be an invaluable service for Pakistan cricket.
"Our team will lose very few games in the next 10-12 years due to bowling reasons if I'm able to contribute this service to Pakistan," Shoaib believes. "Pacers Fahad Masood and Abdul Rauf have also a bright future but they need more hard work to prove their mettle," Shoaib predicts.
He also admired young batsmen Taufeeq Umer, Imran Farhat, Asim Kamal and Yasir Hameed. "With a little more effort and consistency they can resolve Pakistan's long time batting problem."
When asked about his fellow striker Mohammad Sami, Shoaib, who completed his 100 Test wickets recently against Bangladesh during his match-winning 10-wicket haul, said: "Sami is an asset for Pakistan. He is a key member of our pace attack and will be the backbone of our bowling in the years to come."
To a query regarding his improved fitness level, Shoaib told, "All credit goes to Dr Tauseef Razzak for my better fitness level and he is responsible if I am able to bowl many lengthy spells without any trouble today." Shoaib while paying tribute to Dr Tauseef said, "His services for Pakistan cricket cannot be ignored. He played the major part in keeping our bowlers Mohammad Sami, Zahid and myself and batsman Taufeeq Umer fit enough to play for Pakistan despite having different kind of injuries. Dr Tauseef can be termed as a real benefactor of Pakistan cricket."
About his future career, the 'Rawalpindi Express' asserted that there was no guarantee for anyone's place in the team and top class performance is the only way to remain in the side. "Definitely I have to follow this formula if I want to be a member of national team in the coming years. I don't want to become a liability for the team and whenever I see this kind of feeling I will say goodbye to cricket without any delay," he stressed.
Shoaib, who enjoys rhythmic running, a smooth follow up, a strong back and shoulders, looks very impressed with Pakistan's academy system. "Majority of the promising bowlers and batsmen are the product of the PCB academies. In the future, there will be no problem of finding a suitable replacement of any player due to an effective academy system. The PCB academies, which are equipped with all modern facilities, are no less than a blessing for Pakistan cricket, and in this regard all credit goes to the fertile brain of Lt-Gen Tauqir Zia," Shoaib continued.
To a query regarding county cricket's negative or positive role in a bowler's career, Shoaib said, "There is nothing wrong with county cricket as far as a bowler's career is concerned. Majority of the bowlers polished their bowling skills in English counties. Usually bowlers do learn how to improve their control on the ball and accuracy level in county cricket," Shoaib explained.
About the growing menace of sledging in modern-day cricket, Shoaib said it is a universal truth that an excess of every thing is bad and same is the case with sledging. "It is against the norms of the game but the fast bowlers should be allowed to express their aggression but that too within limits."
The speed merchant gives a logical answer when asked about a tough batsman to bowl. "When you are in form and full rhythm there is no one who can create problems for you and if you are off colour then even tail-enders overwhelm you." Shoaib, however, rates West Indian captain Brian Lara as a tough batsman to get out.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
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