March 25, 1992, was the day that dreams are made of!
Remember what happened? Yeah! Pakistan made history by winning the ICC world cup for the first time!
Could 2023 be the year for us to embrace the prestigious ICC World Cup trophy again?
Pakistan’s current team is remarkable as they don’t exhibit any significant deficiencies, a feat that has not been witnessed in recent memory. Pakistan’s Achilles heel, their top order, is no more an issue; now we have one of the most top-heavy batting sides in this world cup.
The Worthy Batting Trio
The current top three batsmen in Pakistan’s lineup are as good as you can ask for. Their performance speaks for itself, as Babar Azam (59.29), Imamul Haq (51.3), and Fakhar Zaman (49.22) possess the three highest ODI batting averages in the country’s history.
The Pace Attack the World Is Talking About
Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf are both exceptional fast bowlers; in most teams, they would be considered pace spearheads. However, the fact that they play a supporting role to Shaheen Shah Afridi is a testament to Shaheen’s extraordinary skill.
Ihsanullah possesses skills that will inevitably make him a formidable player in his own right. On the other hand, Zaman Khan, Muhammad Wasim, and even Muhammad Hasnain are immensely talented and would easily secure spots in the starting lineup of many international teams.
What to Do with the Middle Order?
A few things come to mind to improve the middle order’s performance for the ICC world cup 2023.
Firstly, there needs to be a stable middle order that can absorb pressure and provide a platform for lower-order batters to launch a counter-attack.
Secondly, the middle-order batters need to be more aggressive in their approach. They must score quick runs, rotate the strike, and keep the scoreboard ticking.
Thirdly, there is a need for a good finisher in the middle order who can hit big shots, take calculated risks, and finish the innings on a high note.
All we, the eager cricket fans, can do is wish well and pray to feast our eyes on the ICC world cup trophy again.