Problems for Pakistan...

It may just have been warm up matches, but the way Pakistan lost in both their encounters it is nothing but worrying. With all due respect to the captain of the team and the management, there was hardly any plan to be seen or may be it was the lack of implementation. What ever the case may be, the situation is bleak, Pakistan stands at the same position where it was on before the start of the warm up matches-Confused.

The match with India on June 3rd, was a perfect example of how to make simple things messy. Lets start with the openers first, after 2 warm up matches, Pakistan is still unsure about their openers. Brining on new comers for as important a tournament as World Cup has been an old history with Pakistan, whether it would work this time around could only be answered at the end of the tournament. If Pakistan needs a stable opener, they can try the option of Shoib Malik, he has the experience, the brain, talent and ofcourse the ability to defend, cut loose or work the bowl around. He could be a perfect opener for this T-20 World Cup who would be able to provide stability upfront.

He could be accompanied by either Salman Butt or Ahmed Shehzad because both have the same capabilities. Yes, they both cant work move the strike! The batsman would have to pile up runs on these batting pitches in order to give a chance to their bowlers to defend.

Secondly, it was beyond comprehension why Sohail Tanvir was brought in so late to bowl. Sohail Tanvir is a match winner and he should be used where he performs the best, at the start of bowling line up.

Rest of the bowling changes also hinted on the captain's inability to control the game. These problems will have to be sorted out sooner than later or else it could mean an early exit from the World Cup.