Another Pace man for Pakistan!

[Pak_cricketer]

LAHORE, Oct 19: Pakistan?s nationwide hunt for fast bowlers to tame England in their forthcoming home series has unearthed a six foot six inch (1.98 metre) fast bowler, coach Bob Woolmer said on Wednesday.

?Mohammad Shafiq is an exciting talent and although he is very raw with his height he can help our batsmen prepare for tall England fast bowlers like Steve Harmison,? he said.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) launched the hunt for pacers in 10 cities across the country and picked up six fast bowlers for the national camp for the upcoming England series.

The 23-year-old Shafiq caught Woolmer?s eye and was instantly summoned for the camp by Pakistan?s English coach.

?I am delighted and even though I may not feature in the matches against England I was encouraged by Woolmer?s words,? said Shafiq, who wants to emulate his idol, former Pakistan left arm pacer Wasim Akram.

Wow a 6.6 who can bowl 80+..But i wouldn't bring him right now. I would polish him up, maybe take him with Pakistan A for some tours..

 

[aussie1st]

He would be quite dangerous if he could get his line right. Harmision when he gets it right is very hard to play.

 

[Ashish_Nehra]

pak can make a full XI of pacers

 

[ZexyZahid]

A bit old news for me, but thanks for posting.

I hope the coaches can guide him well and develop the talent he has.

 

[aussie1st]

Definitely old, I noticed this news on foxsports a few days ago. I actually thought Aus had found another tall paceman.

 

[angryangy]

LAHORE, Oct 19:

About 6 days old?

 

[aussie1st]

Yea thats about right, oh well just posted late.

Anyway this guy still has age on his side. He is only 23 years old so he still has a long career.