Pakistan’s off-spinner Saeed Ajmal is hoping to replicate his success in Worcestershire cricket county career. The 33-year-old reached at his new county yesterday following his country’s successful tour of the Caribbean where he took 17 wickets in the two Tests at a rate of 14.47. With a little more than two months to exhibit his talents even further, Ajmal, whose arrival in Worcestershire was delayed by visa problems, could not wait to get going. Ajmal said, “I want to get used to the weather. In Pakistan it was very hot — 48 degrees. I want to be ready for Twenty20 match on Friday. I was the best bowler in the series against West Indies and that is my aim here — to be the best bowler.”
“I use to play lots of matches back home. Pakistan’s season is very busy, it is game after game,” he expressed. “I have experience of playing in England. I was here last year in Test matches and also played league for eight years. I would be doing my best for Worcestershire,” he added. “Pitches in England are a bit quicker with a little more bounce and I like that.” he said The off-spinner arrived in the time to see the county side created history with back-to-back victories in the County Championship Division One for the first time. Captain Daryl Mitchell was delighted to finally have Ajmal. Mitchell said, “It’s brilliant to see Saeed here. We’re delighted to have him. He’s a world-class talented spin bowler and I’m hoping he will win for us a couple of games.”