Lahore,: Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal appears to be on his way out of the national squad after coach Waqar Younis told the selection committee to look for a younger replacement.
“This debate over the wicketkeeper’s performance is a difficult one, but I think the Pakistan team now needs a younger wicketkeeper who can carry the load for the next few years,” the Daily Times quoted Waqar, as telling media persons after holding a meeting with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ijaz Butt.
Waqar also said he wanted to be part of the process where new players were being inducted into the team.
“I am in support of making changes in the team but they should not be total changes and it should be a sensible and a gradual process to groom new players,” he added.
Waqar’s remarks about the need of a new wicketkeeper is a clear indication that the experienced Kamran may have played his last international match at the 2011 World Cup semi-final against India in Mohali, and even selectors are now said to be keen to induct a new keeper for both the Test and one-day sides.
Kamran’s younger brother Adnan Akmal and Sarfaraz Ahmed are said to be front runners for the position, as both have played for Pakistan in the past.
Kamran has played 53 Tests, 137 ODIs and 38 Twenty20 internationals so far, but in recent times, his wayward wicket keeping abilities and inconsistent batting has disappointed both selectors and fans.
Waqar also said he wanted to be part of the process where new players were being inducted into the team.
“I am in support of making changes in the team but they should not be total changes and it should be a sensible and a gradual process to groom new players,” he added.
Waqar’s remarks about the need of a new wicketkeeper is a clear indication that the experienced Kamran may have played his last international match at the 2011 World Cup semi-final against India in Mohali, and even selectors are now said to be keen to induct a new keeper for both the Test and one-day sides.
Kamran’s younger brother Adnan Akmal and Sarfaraz Ahmed are said to be front runners for the position, as both have played for Pakistan in the past.
Kamran has played 53 Tests, 137 ODIs and 38 Twenty20 internationals so far, but in recent times, his wayward wicket keeping abilities and inconsistent batting has disappointed both selectors and fans.
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