Umar Akmal the latest batting sensation from Pakistan. There is no doubt Pakistan produces some of the finest talent in the world cricket. It never seems to end; one after another comes a new young face who lights the hearts of so many fans. One after the other a new hero is born and why wouldn't it be like that. With a bat in hand, the youngsters in Pakistan aim for the highest level, no coaching, playing on the streets, lack of proper well planned diet and everything else means nothing. The youngsters only want one thing and that is to represent Pakistan at the world stage and cash in.
Shahid Afridi came on to the world stage at the tender age of 16, a age where most in western countries don't even drive yet. He blasted his way to the record books by hitting 100 in 37 balls; a record that has stood the test of time to this day. Now when the custodian of Pakistan batting such as inzi, saeed anwar are all gone, comes a new face … a face that has been causing some serious damage at the domestic and under 19 stage around the world. Yes, Umar Akaml the brother of Pakistan wicket keeper kamran akaml is the symbol of consistency.
Umar akaml only 19 years old right handed batsman has an impressive track record to date; in ODI's he has played 4 matches with average of 64 with one 100 and one fifty. He spares no one and hits the world’s top blowers over their head; a task that has been delivered by only the best names in the world cricket; tandulkers etc.
When you perform the entire world is on your side and umar akmal has all the pakistani fans cheering for him but with the cheers comes expectations. He is now expected to delivery consistency. Will he live up to it or would the pressure be too much to handle. So far, he is doing more than expected: hitting maiden international hundred, a rousing unbeaten 102 from 72 balls set the tone.
With the batting line up that includes pinch hitters like Umar, afridi, malik, pakistan has what it takes to win the Champions Trophy 2009. Lets see if T20 act can be repeated.
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