Mohammad Sami
One of a new generation of Pakistan fast bowlers, Mohammad Sami forced his way into the Test team with outstanding performances in domestic cricket and had an immediate impact in his first Test with five wickets against New Zealand. Then, in only his third Test, he notched a hat-trick, eking out the last three Sri Lankans in the Asian Test Championship final. From a shortish run-up and high action he generates surprising pace, consistently around the 90mph mark. He also quickly mastered traditional outswing and yorker-length reverse-swing. Sami has a slight build for a fast bowler and once he fills out he should be nudging the speedometer even higher. After a disappointing series against India, his bowling average is in the mid-40s, but Pakistan have high hopes for him, and believe that his bowling will consistently win them matches.
- Full name : Mohammad Sami
- Born : February 24, 1981, Karachi, Sind
- Batting style : Right-hand bat
- Bowling Style : Right-arm fast
- Test debut : New Zealand v Pakistan at Auckland - Mar 8-12, 2001
- ODI debut : Pakistan v Sri Lanka at Sharjah - Apr 8, 2001
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