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Old 05-10-2004, 01:18 PM in reply to Zainub's post starting "Shaka & Racheal, First of all,..."
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Originally Posted by Zainub Razvi
Shaka & Racheal,

With a high-arm action modelled on Glenn McGrath, Iftikhar Anjum is another addition to Pakistan’s seemingly endless production line of pace bowlers. Iftikhar, however, is more Aaqib Javed than Wasim Akram or Waqar Younis, and his outswinger is considered by many to be just as lethal as Aaqib’s. And as is a prerequisite for Pakistani bowlers, he can bowl reverse-swing when the ball gets a bit rougher, with good control over his yorkers
Hi Zainub,

This what i mean about hype: "endless production line" doesn't mean that the line is definitely high quality! Rao has a very weird delivery stride where he seems to twist in mid air, but there's no doubt that the away swing should get him wickets with the new ball if he can pitch in the right areas. Aaqib had a nicer action and was a very competitive cricketer. Agree with you totally about Sami though, he's top quality and will prove it in the not too distant future!