Shoaib Akhtar dreams of winning World Cup
Posted by ali on April 24, 2010 · Leave a Comment
“It is a golden opportunity for me to prove myself, especially under Shahid Afridi who understands my strengths,” Sami said in an interview on Tuesday.
“I am lucky and delighted to be back in the national fold,” he added.
Sami, who was originally among the reserves for the World T20, was included in the 15-member squad after injury to fast bowler Umar Gul.
“I have really worked very hard to improve my bowling in all brands of cricket after being out of Pakistan team for nearly two years,” said Sami.
“I have developed variety in my bowling and am keen to help the country in retaining their title,” he remarked.
“During the training camp in Lahore, the boys played as a unit which said
was a great sign ahead of such a mega event,” said Sami who is only among the two world bowlers to have performed a hat-trick in Test and One-day Internationals, he said.
“There will be some pressure on me as I will be playing my first T20 game during the global competition. But I know the conditions in the Caribbean because of my past experiences and it will benefit me and team,” 29-year-old Sami admitted.
“Despite some pressures, I am quite capable of adjusting to the faster version of the game. I got to bowl four good overs for the team,” he maintained.
He said he had previously played under the show of Shoaib Akhtar but this time he with Mohammad Aamir will lead the attack.
However, he said T20 is highly unpredictable version of the game and even a slight error could prove decisive while each and every player of the team have to contribute to the success of the team.
Sami felt that Pakistan team were a bunch of talented, young and aspiring cricketers coupled with experienced players like himself, Afridi, Abdul Razzaq, Salman Butt and Kamran Akmal to guide them through the event.
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