Previous Pakistan captain and part PCB cricket advisory group Wasim Akram says there is undue weight on Imam-ul-Haq, tossing his load behind Pakistan opener against the analysis he gets for being identified with boss selector Inzamam-ul-Haq.
“Imam-ul-Haq is a skilled cricketer, there is no nepotism required here,” Akram told Cricingif.
“He has performed in household cricket, and has gotten through a procedure (A group, Under-19) and he has scored too.”
Since making his introduction against Sri Lanka in the UAE in 2017, the 23-year-old has spoken to Pakistan in 10 Tests and 17 ODIs. In spite of battling in the more drawn out arrangement on the South Africa visit, Imam scored an all around created 86 in Pakistan’s five-wicket win against the Proteas in the first ODI in Port Elizabeth.
“He is a group man and a decent defender. There is undue weight on him,” Akram included.
Pakistan’s batting exhibitions all through the Test arrangement against South Africa were worse than average, with batting breakdown being a standard component all through the arrangement. In any case, Akram trusts the ODI side has a superior batting quality and says Mohammad Hafeez – the player of the match in Port Elizabeth – should proceed in the center request.
“The way Hafeez batted [in the first ODI], he looked agreeable at his spot.
“The World Cup is practically around the bend. Pakistan need to choose their batting request in this arrangement. You need to stick to 14-15 players in the up and coming ODIs,” Akram included.
Akram was careful about the bob at Kingsmead, where Pakistan play their second ODI against South Africa on Tuesday, yet said the batting can win them the arrangement.
“The contribute Durban has a touch of ricochet. On the off chance that we bat well, we can win the arrangement.
“It’s a five-coordinate arrangement and you need to enhance your execution as South Africa will return hard.”
‘Adhere to the Champions Trophy layout’
While Pakistan put on an enhanced batting appear as their 2017 Champions Trophy battle advanced, it was their steady rocking the bowling alley exhibitions that demonstrated key to in the long run lifting the trophy. What’s more, Akram trusts that Pakistan should adhere to the format.
“Knocking down some pins has dependably been Pakistan’s quality. It’s a surprisingly positive development for Pakistan as they play England just before the World Cup. That will give Pakistan a thought regarding their blend.”
Akram further stressed the significance of varieties in the cutting edge diversion, given the Kookaburra ball doesn’t offer much to swing bowlers.
“The attitude of bowlers has transformed; they are more dependent on variety instead of pursuing the wickets.
“The Kookaburra ball doesn’t swing in England in spite of two new balls.
“On level decks, when groups are hoping to score enormous, 280, 290 is a typical score. You can’t search for yorkers all the time as you may miss on length. You need to differ your length and that is the thing that confined South Africa batsmen toward the end [in first ODI].”