Umar Gul: “The first choice will be the trio pace attack of Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf for the mega event”
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Umar Gul believes Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf will be the first picks for Pakistan’s pace attack for the upcoming 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in India.
Umar Gul: “You can always improve until you say, I am complete, and I don’t need to learn anymore, so, it means that your downfall begins”
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Umar Gul has warned Pakistan captain Babar Azam not to adopt a complacent mindset and be happy with where he is as it will lead to his downfall.
Umar Gul: “If you look at his performance in the PSL, you cannot disregard his skills”
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Umar Gul sees Pakistan fast bowler Ihsanullah making a big impact in the future and said people “cannot disregard his skills.”
Umar Gul: “It’s still early for him”
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Umar Gul has admitted that it is too early for Pakistan to regularly pick fast bowler Ihsanullah for ODIs as he doesn’t have enough experience.
Umar Gul: “While he has demonstrated his prowess in T20s with his rapid pace and aggressive bowling, we need to observe his performance in the… World Cup to gauge how well he can adapt and prepare for the challenges ahead”
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Umar Gul is hoping to see Pakistan seamer Ihsanullah in the squad for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in India as he possesses “rapid pace.”
Umar Gul: “I know he has the potential to serve Pakistan in the future”
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Umar Gul, the former fast bowler, said he knows pace sensation Ihsanullah can be a useful asset for Pakistan in the future and cement his spot in the national team.
Umar Gul: “These are our best bowlers for the World Cup. They are Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Ihsanullah and Mohammad Wasim Jnr”
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Umar Gul believes Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Ihsanullah and Mohammad Wasim Jnr are the five players that should comprise Pakistan’s pace attack for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in India.
Umar Gul: “Honestly, if you talk about Hasan Ali or Mohammad Hasnain… they are not able to secure their place in the team”
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Umar Gul has pointed out that pace bowlers Hasan Ali and Mohammad Hasnain are unable to get into the Pakistan team right now.
Umar Gul: “Before the World Cup we have to try Ihsanullah in the few matches we get in order to know if he is ready to play the fifty-over format”
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Umar Gul wants Pakistan pace prospect Ihsanullah to be given more game time in ODIs so that it can be seen whether he is ready for the 50-over format.
Umar Gul: “Even if Amir decides to come out of retirement, whom would you bench for him?”
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Umar Gul has questioned which current Pakistan bowler would be benched if left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir decided to come out of retirement.
