21-10-2005

Pakistan Discovers New 6 foot 6 Fast Bowling Sensation

via uk.sports.yahoo.com

Pakistan’s nationwide hunt for fast bowlers to tame England in their forthcoming home series has unearthed a six foot six inch (1.98 metre) fast bowler, coach Bob Woolmer told AFP. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) launched the hunt for pacers in 10 cities across the country and picked up six fast bowlers for the national camp for the upcoming England series. The 23-year-old Shafiq caught Woolmer’s eye and was instantly summoned for the camp by Pakistan’s English coach. Shafiq, who hails from the small town of Mul on the outskirts of Lahore,..