Is Pakistan's bowling going to be better than Australia's?

[Maranello]

Yes Rachael, I would agree with that approach, and Woolmer seems to be thinking along similar lines, as I mentioned in an earlier thread (link).

And Woolmer hinted that Pakistan could opt to play two front-line spinners, with Mushtaq Ahmed in line for a recall after another successful summer in county cricket with Sussex. "If we decide to play two spinners, Mushtaq could be an option besides Danish Kaneria," he added.

Now, an attack of Akhtar/Sami, Umar Gul, Kaneria, Mushtaq and Afridi would be very interesting: three leg-spinners! This will be Inzamam's version of 'leg-theory'

The batting would be light though, with Akmal at seven and hence Pak may play Abdul Razzaq instead of one of the two pacers, if they do go for a leg-spin approach.

[John]

Originally Posted by Maranello

Fat chance. Never has been in the past few years, so would be extremely unexpected if it is now. Of course, the whole attack could suddenly metamorphose into a challenging bowling unit, but there are too many ifs, and too many things that can potentially go wrong.

I was talking about the attack the Aussie had most of the summer without Mcgrath and with "Gillespie" it wasn't a good attack. Only Warne was outstanding the rest were from okay, to well not what you associate with Australia.