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Pakistan bowlers not doing well, but will come good in WC: Shadab Khan

CricketPakistan bowlers not doing well, but will come good in WC: Shadab Khan
File pic of Shadab Khan . pic PCB

The fitness concern Pakistan leg spinner has said that Pakistan bowlers are not doing well currently but will come good in an event like ICC World Cup 2019.

 “Our Bowlers are not doing well, they are actually not in the rhythm required, but once they start clicking, we will start winning games. When you are missing your four key players, it becomes increasingly tough. But there is a difference between pressure for a (bilateral) series and a World Cup,” ICC official website quoted Shadab, as saying.

 “Our team has 100 per cent skills to do well in the World Cup. They are struggling, (but) so are other teams in many ways. They are playing good cricket overall. Nowadays, you have to take wickets because cricket has become very fast and even 350 is not a par score. Yes, we have been struggling with the ball in middle overs, but the way the batsmen are performing, it is a good sign,” he said.

Shadab Khan was recently cleared to play at the World Cup after recovering from a viral infection, which ruled him out of the Ireland and England tours. The virus was detected in his blood during a routine medical check-up. Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed had confirmed Shadab’s fitness a couple of days ago.

Shadab has 47 wickets in 34 ODIs at an economy rate of 4.80 under his belt. He was part of Pakistan squad that won the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy in England.

 “Now, I am heading towards the World Cup. Since we are going there regularly from the last three years, it is not really difficult to acclimatise with the condition. All I have to do is get in my rhythm. Otherwise, you are mentally prepared for the challenge. I have already played in a competitive tournament – Champions trophy – which we won. Even though we lost a few games, I know how to adapt myself to a big tournament,” he concluded.

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