Need to undo wrongs

ISLAMABAD - As it was feared and mentioned earlier that Pakistan team when it matters most go into deeper slumber. Despite early getting the prize wicket of Brendon McCullum the Pakistan fielding and bowling allowed the Kiwis to score a mammoth total of 302 runs. Kamran Akmal once again dropped three crucial catches and his costly error gave Ross Taylor the opportunity to punish Pakistan severely. One should ask Afridi why was he asked Abdul Rehman to bowl the new ball with Shoaib Akhtar. Abdul Razzaq bowled the new ball exceptionally well and by not using him in the opening spell, it proved one of the most dreadful decisions. Ross Taylor is a kind of batsman who only requires a chance and Kamran Akmal provided him the best platform. As it was warned the real test of Pakistan will begin with the New Zealand match, but no proper strategy was adopted for this crucial match. The teams playing big matches show the videos of their opponents to the players to carve out a plan against each individual, but in Pakistan case they don't even bother to discuss or make any effort to overcome their past mistakes. Giving away 139 runs on 60 deliveries by a bowling attack, which includes one of the best in business is by no way acceptable. How can one expect to restrict the opposition for a low total by giving them so many chances. Chasing a huge total, Pakistan opening has once again proved to be a complete failure as opener Muhammad Hafeez once again proved to be a complete flop with the bat. The Pakistan top order fell like nine-pins and even the reliable players like Younus Khan and Misbahul Haq also fell cheaply. Kamran Akmal was due to score a big innings after his dismal performance behind the stumps. He just threw his wicket by playing a rash shot. Shahid Afridi as captain must have stayed at the wicket but like in the past he too fell playing casual shot. Umer Akmal just gifted his wicket to a ball, which was pitched shot and could have been easily dispatched out of the park. The tag of most inconsistent team of the world given to Pakistan is just because of their inability to continue their winning streak and losing matches when they are on a role. There was nothing in the wicket for the bowlers the Pakistani batsmen just gifted their wickets to the opposition whose bowling attack is no more than an average one. Had Pakistan played this match with a plan, the result of this match could have been different. Giving away 300 plus runs to team like New Zealand, how can Pakistan restrict the mighty Australians. With the likes of Shane Watson, Ponting, Hussey brothers and Clarke the Australians are going to butcher Pakistani bowlers and specially the Pakistan floppy fielding and wicket keeping gives Australia the extra edge. There is still time for Pakistan to revise their game plan and try to focus on overcoming their mistakes. Abdul Razzaq has regained the form at the right time. The cricket lovers demand of the PCB Chief to immediately drop Kamran Akmal out of the team and ban him for at least two matches. A lot of SMSs are pouring in, blaming Kamran of giving birthday gift to Taylor by helping him with drop catches. The team needs to bounce back from this humiliating defeat. After making numerous wrong decisions by the umpiring pair of Daryl Harper and N J Long in the match between Pakistan and Canada the same pair was once again given the responsibility to stand together in this particular match too. Had any Pakistani umpire made those decisions the ICC had replaced him with immediate effect. John Wright has made a hell of difference after taking charge as New Zealand coach. What are Pakistani coach and manager doing? When will the team management act? The team need to be reunited and forget this loss? Pakistan team need two changes, Asad Shafiq and Saeed Ajmal must replace Muhammad Hafeez and Kamran Akmal as Umer Akmal and Younus Khan can kept behind wickets, there is no need of having Kamran in the side. Saeed Ajmal will provide Pakistan extra depth in bowling. Afridi should open the innings with Ahmed Shehzad. Any further delay in team selection will further dampen Pakistan's chances of making progress beyond the quarterfinals. The last 29 balls of New Zealand innings cost Pakistan the match, as the Kiwis managed to score 102 runs on these deliveries.

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