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Belter expected for tour opener
The Cricket Web XI seam bowlers face a huge task come tomorrow, as they face off against the PCB Patrons XI batsmen, vying for a place in the team for the first Test. Reports indicate that the selectors will be going into the Test with two spinners - Neil Pickup and Tom Halsey - meaning that the four pace bowlers will compete for two specialist spots.
Test veterans David Kennett, Kyle Wright face off against first-class veteran Dave Watt and young speedster Greg Thomas. Each bowler boasts a distinctive style and they will all look to prove effective on what groundsman Sajid Masood says will be a batsman's paradise. "The pitch should hold up well throughout the match. Good bounce. Easy pace. The batsmen should prosper," said Masood. When asked if the pitch was prepared under PCB directives to blunt the CW XI preparations, Masood claimed he prepared the most suitable pitch for the occasion.
Whatever assistance there is for the seamers will expected come early in the match, making the toss essential to the tourists' plans.
In news of the batting attack, Liam Camps jr. is set to open alongside Thamba Mamesh in an attempt to displace Mike Wilson for a return to the Test set-up. Despite having shone with the ball in recent one-day internationals, Camps is unlikely to bowl much. He accepted the role saying, "Sorting the main bowlers out is more important right now. I understand the thought process."
The Cricket Web XI were beaten 2-0 the last time they toured Pakistan, and 2-1 in CWLand last season. The Pakistan selectors will be looking closely at the Patrons XI seam attack, with particular emphasis of Shahid Nazir, as they look to finalize the team for the first Test, given injuries to Shoaib Akhtar and Umar Gul.
The Cricket Web XI seam bowlers face a huge task come tomorrow, as they face off against the PCB Patrons XI batsmen, vying for a place in the team for the first Test. Reports indicate that the selectors will be going into the Test with two spinners - Neil Pickup and Tom Halsey - meaning that the four pace bowlers will compete for two specialist spots.
Test veterans David Kennett, Kyle Wright face off against first-class veteran Dave Watt and young speedster Greg Thomas. Each bowler boasts a distinctive style and they will all look to prove effective on what groundsman Sajid Masood says will be a batsman's paradise. "The pitch should hold up well throughout the match. Good bounce. Easy pace. The batsmen should prosper," said Masood. When asked if the pitch was prepared under PCB directives to blunt the CW XI preparations, Masood claimed he prepared the most suitable pitch for the occasion.
Whatever assistance there is for the seamers will expected come early in the match, making the toss essential to the tourists' plans.
In news of the batting attack, Liam Camps jr. is set to open alongside Thamba Mamesh in an attempt to displace Mike Wilson for a return to the Test set-up. Despite having shone with the ball in recent one-day internationals, Camps is unlikely to bowl much. He accepted the role saying, "Sorting the main bowlers out is more important right now. I understand the thought process."
The Cricket Web XI were beaten 2-0 the last time they toured Pakistan, and 2-1 in CWLand last season. The Pakistan selectors will be looking closely at the Patrons XI seam attack, with particular emphasis of Shahid Nazir, as they look to finalize the team for the first Test, given injuries to Shoaib Akhtar and Umar Gul.
