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30th January 2005, 19:20
Can Pakistan afford to play Younis, Inzi and Youhana? And fit in to a Woolmer style team?
Naveed
30th January 2005, 19:24
Yes, I think that he is coming to the conclusion that the right formula is for 3 bowlers, Afridi, Razzak, Akmal and 5 batsmen.
30th January 2005, 19:27
Wouldnt it make things easier if Inzi or Youhana took some responsibility and batted at the top of the order like Tendulkar does?
Naveed
30th January 2005, 19:29
Yes that would mean that Salman, Malik, Inzi, Yousuf and Younis could all then play instead of the other shaky openers.
30th January 2005, 19:39
Taufeeq has a bad record to date but at the very least should be back in the test team, dont u agree? and probably odis too but that leaves a choice between Malik and Younis which you dont really want.
pakistani pride
30th January 2005, 20:24
I like to see him in the team but at the moment its not looking good for younis

So malik at 3 and the rest is easy to fill in...
30th January 2005, 20:27
yeah but he is such a good player he should be. as i say Inzi should show some leadership and bat at 1/2 position.
pakistani pride
30th January 2005, 20:35
No man inzi we cant open with him !

younis competes with malik and yoyo but at the moment they are better...
30th January 2005, 20:36
Younis is better than Malik for me. Youhana should open then and Inzi at 3. That would send out some message to the Aussies.