LAHORE: Mickey Arthur has expressed his contentment with the spin bowling of Pakistan. He has praised the talent and potential of six spinners who could play a crucial role in the upcoming World Cup 2023.
During a recent interview, Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur revealed an impressive pool of spinners for the upcoming 2023 World Cup, taking place in India later this year. Arthur expressed his contentment with the strong and flourishing state of Pakistan’s spin bowling.
He specifically highlighted the talent of six spinners who have the capability to make a substantial impact in the tournament.
One of the standout bowlers highlighted by Pakistan’s team director is Shadab Khan. Shadab Khan, known for consistently displaying skills and effectiveness, is regarded as a crucial asset for Pakistan’s campaign.
According to Mickey Arthur, the spin bowling department in Pakistan is in a healthy state. He emphasized the need to provide more experience to the players. Arthur specifically mentioned the talents of Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz, who have developed into exceptional international bowlers. Additionally, he highlighted the unique abilities of Imad Wasim and Abrar Ahmed, indicating that they bring different dimensions to the team.
Mickey Arthur highlighted the squad’s potential to bowl off-spin with players like Salman Agha and Iftikhar Ahmed. He expressed confidence in Pakistan’s spin bowling department, led by Shadab Khan, stating their ability to win games.
It is surprising that Mickey Arthur did not mention Usama Mir among the notable spinners, despite his impressive performance in the recent series against New Zealand and his exceptional display in the ongoing Vitality Blast 2023. Mir has taken 17 wickets in 10 matches, maintaining an economy rate of 7.52.
In other news, ICC has released the fixtures list for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. The tournament will span across 46 days later this year, and the organizers have scheduled the much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan for Sunday, October 15 in Ahmedabad. Their last encounter in the 2019 World Cup resulted in a significant victory for India in Manchester.
