Hence the added caveat of Akmal not being good enough to bat top five for a good test nation.
If Pakistan stopped selecting on seniority and nepotism they may uncover four batsman, definitely enough talent given how dominate their U19 sides are.
This is an interview from Jamshed Ahmed who Jack would remember was a bowler of the tourney in the 06 youth WC.
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I've just been speaking to Jamshed Ahmed the 20 year old PIA pace bowler, who was of course one of the leading lights in the 2006 under 19 World Cup.
Following the 2006 World Cup, Jamshed was tipped as a cricketer with the world at his feet :-
http://www.cricinfo.com/magazine/co...ory/237993.html
In the World Cup, Jamshed helped a talented Pakistan team storm to victory, as they defended a paltry score of 109 in the final against India. Jamshed took 14 wickets in the 2006 World Cup at an average of only 11.78 and surely this was the start of a bright career.
PIA expressed an interest in signing Jamshed and he duly obliged. However things have not turned out as Jamshed would have wished at PIA. He has only played in 13 first class matches in 3 seasons.
"I'm not from a wealthy family and we have had to overcome many financial issues over the years. When I signed for PIA in 2006/07, I thought it would be the start of a promising cricketing career. However things have not turned out how I wished they would" added Jamshed.
Jamshed continued "
Even in the first season I knew things were going to be tough, as I took 7 wickets in one match in my debut season, then I was dropped for the next game.. I've thought about moving to another team, but if I go to a regional team, the salary would be a lot less and I wouldnt be offered a job with them. Then I thought about trying to sign for another department, but all the departmental teams have a number of established bowlers in their squads and they would probably get preference over me in selection matters. I would also have to get a NOC from PIA which I'm not sure they would provide".
Jamshed who was dropped for PIA's previous Quaid E Azam Trophy match added "
I just want a proper chance, where I get a full season to show what I can do. I dont mind the competition for places but give me a fair chance at least. I took 5 wickets in my last performance for PIA, as we won by 10 wickets, but then I was dropped for the next game which is very frustrating for me".
