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WTC: Wasim Akram’s advice to Indian pacers. Before India’s fast bowlers take on Australia in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final on June 7 at The Oval in London, Pakistan’s legendary cricketer Wasim Akram has some advice for them.
Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj, two seasoned pace bowlers, will be the core of India’s pace attack. All-rounder Shardul Thakur is also a likely starter, with Jaydev Unadkat and Umesh Yadav also a possibility if the team’s selectors decide to field an additional seamer.
The former top pacer gave the Indian quicks advice to be patient when playing Australia, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Akram quoted as telling the Indian quicks to “remain patient against Australia’s top order and avoid getting into the habit of dropping too short early in their spell.”
Akram quoted as telling the Indian quicks to “remain patient against Australia’s top order and avoid getting into the habit of dropping too short early in their spell.”He advised them not to overuse the new ball because the bowlers under the leadership of Rohit Sharma had the necessary experience.
“As a fast bowler, don’t give away extra runs in the first 10 to 15 overs because we all know the game swings for those 10 to 15 overs. Early on, if there is a little bounce, don’t get too excited; the Australians want that, he advised.
With 414 Test wickets for Pakistan over a glittering 17-year red-ball cricket career, Akram regarded as one of the greatest pace bowlers of all time.
WTC: Wasim Akram’s advice to Indian pacers. The former paceman helped his team to a memorable victory against England in 1992 at The Oval with his career-best Test figures of 6/67 during the fifth and final game.
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When we visited here, it was always at the end of August or the beginning of September, despite the fact that this field typically favors teams from the sub-continent, Wasim said.
However, Akram was of the opinion that the square was “different, fresh” as well as the ball when the WTC was taking place in June.