Former Test paceman Sarfraz Nawaz said on Wednesday that Pakistan would face tough time in the upcoming Test and one-day series against Zimbabwe because of its weak bowling attack and poor selection. “Resting pace duo of Umar Gul and Wahab Riaz and not considering young all-rounder Hammad Azam and pacer Muhammad Talha was big injustice,” he said. He however said left arm pacer Junaid Khan is talented bowler and could prove future star.
He said team should be selected with an eye on the coming series against Sri Lanka and England and on 2015 World Cup. Sarfraz said lanky fast bowler Muhammad Talha was great prospect for the country with Hammad Azam, who is immensely talented. He alleged that chief selector Mohsin Khan has misguided Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ijaz Butt in the selection of the team.
“Bad results against Zimbabwe could put Pakistan cricket in disarray and it may harm them in their build-up for home series against Sri Lanka and England in United Arab Emirates,” he maintained. He said Zimbabwe had lifted their morale by beating Bangladesh in Test and One-Day Internationals. Commenting on the selection of Shoaib Malik, he said it was unfair as he would deny an emerging batsman a place in the team.
Zimbabwe series won’t be a cakewalk: Sarfaraz
