Pakistan Pacer Umar Gul Confident of Making an International Return
Published - 31 Oct 2018, 07:06 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 01:13 AM
Pakistan veteran speedster, Umar Gul declared himself fit and is ready to serve the Men in Green in all three formats of the game again. Meanwhile, Umar Gul hasn’t played international cricket over a couple of years. However, he is a consistent performer in the domestic cricket and is currently playing for Habib Bank Limited in the Quaid-e-Azam trophy. Moreover, the right-hander had picked up 20 wickets from six games he has played so far.
Gul eyes international return
Moreover, Pakistan had recently played some excellent cricket against Australia. Mohammad Hafeez showed his class and experience in the T20Is as well as Tests. Meanwhile, Umar Gul praised the senior players as well as the bowlers for their tremendous effort.
“The senior players always have a great impact on team as well as on the opponents. M Hafeez has once again proved that there is no match when it comes to experience. Pakistan team has simply outclassed Australia in all the departments of the game and inflicted a whitewash on them in T20 three-match series. For me, the entire credit goes to the seniors and the bowlers, who ensured green caps pull off sensational victories in all the three matches.” Umar Gul said.
Furthermore, the bowlers played a crucial role in winning the series against the Baggy Greens. Pakistan whitewashed Aussies in the three-match T20Is, but they seem to struggle in the five-day format. Meanwhile, there is no right-hand pacer in the team apart from Abbas.
“The national team has been struggling in Test cricket. Only one right-hander M Abbas has been delivering, while the rests are all left-handed, who failed to shoulder the burden. Pakistan Test team badly need experience, and I can easily solve the problems with my experience. I have played all the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy matches, and my performances are no secret. I have played alongside Inzamam-ul-Haq, who is now chief selector. Everybody knows me well that I always believe in performing well.” Gul added.
Pakistan needs more right-handers, feels Gul
In addition to that, Umar Gul is aware of the 2019 World Cup. He also reckons this is the right time for Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to sit and decide about their options.
“Now World Cup is not far, and I feel it is right time when the PCB and selectors should sit and decide about their options. I think if too much changes are made, it may hamper Pakistan team’s chances of doing well in the mega event. The time is high when the players should be shortlisted, and right combination must be retained till the World Cup,” Umar Gul concluded.
Meanwhile, Pakistan will play three ODIs, three Tests and three T20Is against New Zealand commencing from October 31 (Wednesday).
Tagged:
Pakistan National Cricket Team
