The ODI series between Pakistan and England begins tomorrow. Since this is the last international assignment for the men in green before the World Cup, there is a lot of excitement attached to the rubber. While fans in the country are really looking forward to watching the series; here is a look at why Pakistan are likely to lose the ODI series against England and why they are not yet ready for the 5 ODI matches.
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Important Cricketers Either Out Of Form Or Injured!
While Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Shoaib Malik, and Sarfraz Ahmed are all searching for form, Mohd. Hafeez isn’t fit to play yet.
Similarly, with Shadab Khan not available owing to illness and with Mohd. Amir seriously out of form, Pakistan needs seasoned pacer Hasan Ali and all-rounder Faheem Ashraf to do the job for them.
However, even Hasan and Faheem look to be searching for rhythm and so, Pakistan’s strength i.e. their bowling, too is not quite there yet.
Hence, it is just obvious that despite Mickey’s claims, Pakistan are not well-prepared for the series. They definitely need more time to acclimatize and develop a winning combination.
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An Unsettled Playing Eleven
Pakistan are frankly yet to figure out their best playing eleven and are likely to try a few combinations during the series. Needless to say, you don’t beat the world’s number one side on a regular basis if you are yet to find your best eleven players.
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Too Insecure To Beat The World Number One Team
Media reports suggest that Captain Sarfraz Ahmed, Head coach Mickey Arthur and Chief Selector Inzamam-ul-Haq are all on the verge of losing their positions if Pakistan doesn’t do well during the world cup. Therefore, insecurity among key officials should be pretty evident and you just don’t beat the world number one side with such a negative mindset.
Hafeez is unfit and Shoaib is out with personal problems. With both agening over 38 , I think it was best bet to take and constantly play m Rizwan at no 4 . He is an excellent batsman more fit then any other plsyer. He is 25 and challenge for his colleagues. He is kept out , so that he does not challenge the position of some loved ones
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