ISLAMABAD: Former cricketing legend Imran Khan has advised the Pakistan team to play legspinner Yasir Shah against Australia in their crucial World Cup quarter final match in Adelaide on Friday.
In a tweet sent late Thursday, Khan said the team must play Shah, who picked up 12 wickets 12 wickets in Pakistan's 2-0 Test series win over Australia in the UAE last year.
Shah has been on the benches since he played Pakistan’s opening pool match against India, and has only played two ODIs in his career.
But Khan, who led a young Pakistan side to a memorable World Cup victory in 1992, said it was crucial for the Pakistani side to play Shah despite a lack of practice, and to send experienced batsmen Younis Khan at the one-down position.
Pakistan must play Yunus at No 3 & despite lack of match practice, Yaser. They must play like cornered tigers, back to the wall. 1/2
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 19, 2015
2/2 There is only one way for Pakistan to play and that is to attack.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 19, 2015
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