5 positives for Pakistan after the World XI series

Rumman Raees, the star with the ball

Rumman Raees [file photo]

A left-arm fast medium bowler, Rumman Raees could ‘not play in the Asia Cup and World T20 in 2016 owing to an injury to his hamstring. The PSL took place before the mentioned big events and Rumman Raees got a chance to play alongside some of the biggest names in cricket.

His performances, although not spectacular, were noticed by the selectors. A very impressive economy rate of 6.89 in that tournament stood out as he proved that he could control the run-flow.

With Mohammed Amir out of this series due to personal reasons, Raees, along with Hasan Ali had to take responsibility of the bowling. Hasan had a slightly disappointing series but Raees was the star with the ball.

His skiddy action mixed with good control of his variations made him really useful. Sarfraz Ahmed used him really wisely as well, bowling him at crucial times. His economical spells in each game were a big positive for Pakistan to carry forward.

He bowled the only maiden over of the series. And once Aamir and Wahab Riaz return, this Pakistan bowling attack which looks pretty good even now, will become formidable.