Asia Cup 2018: India-Pakistan Sharjah XI

Modified Sep 14, 2018 22:08 IST

Saeed Anwar of Pakistan on his way to 52 — Saeed Anwar can get the innings off to a flying start with his flair and attacking strokeplay.

Saqlain Mushtaq

Saqlain proved that off-spinners can spin the ball both ways too - with his 'doosra'.

Saqlain Mushtaq was a part of the global spin quartet which threatened most batsmen around the world - along with Shane Warne, Anil Kumble and Muttiah Muralitharan. Pakistan's main spinner in the 90's, along with Mushtaq Ahmed.

In Sharjah, Saqlain has 62 wickets from 36 matches at an average of 21.50. His off spin, as well as his doosra, will add variety to Afridi's fast leg breaks.

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