Kolkata: Mohammad Amir who has been in brilliant form since his return to International cricket is taking Inspiration from Shoaib Akhtar’s brilliant spell in the 1999 Asian Test Championship. The Rawalpindi Express silenced the Eden Gardens crowd by claiming the wickets of Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar in consecutive deliveries.
According to sources, Amir has seen the video at least 10 times. Pakistan will take on archrivals India on 19th March at the Eden Gardens. Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 55 runs on Wednesday in the World T20. Shahid Afridi shines with both bat and the ball.
Pakistan team management has decided to schedule a optional practice session at the Eden. Only Umar Akmal, Shoaib Malik, Sarfaraz Khan and Imad Wasim attended the practice session. Pakistan Team manager Intikhab Alam was seen talking with Umar Akmal. Umar Akmal’s form has been not so good. In the Bangladesh match Umar Akmal was engaged in a heated conversation with a Bangladesh player. Intikhab Alam make him understand that team amangement is not all happy with him.
Pakistan has not yet managed to defeat India in the T20 World Cup. Imad Wasim said that they would really want to break the jinx.” We have played two matches here. India couldn’t play the spin bowlers of New Zealand. I will try to help my team”.
Suresh Raina was seen having a chat with Shoaib Malik. He even handshakes with Shoaib.
Prior to the India match, Pakistan team practiced by placing slates on the good length area to adjust them with the bounce of the pitch.
Meanwhile Mohammad Hafeez today was seen doing marketing in a renowned saree shop at Park Street for around three hours.