PSL Spot fixing cases in last phase, Sharjeel will face ban and fine in millions

PSL Spot fixing cases in last phase, Sharjeel will face ban and fine in millions
Tribunal will announce decision on 30^th August
Nasi Jamshaid also accept his links with Yousaf, PCB Legal Adviser

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Pakistan is on the row to host international cricket in form of World XI in next month and on the other hand PSL spot fixing entered into the past phase. The past phase will complete in the next month after day to day hearing from 5^th September and Nasir Jamshaid final on 16^th but before that the decision of on Sharjeel Khan will announce by the Tribunal on 30^th August.  The sources from the PCB shared confidential information and said it would be against Sharjeel Khan. The Tribunal will impose 2-5 years ban and 10-15 Lac rupees fine on Sharjeel Khan.

Pakistan 16 member Squad announced for Independence cup series with World XI

Pakistan 16 member Squad announced for Independence cup series with World XI
Sarfraz will lead the team in which Hafeez, Wahab Riaz, Sohail Tanveer and Karman Akmal is out

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PCB announced sixteen member staff to play Independence cup with the visiting Team of World XI.

Opening batsman and batting all rounder Hafeez outed from the team and Ahmad Shahzad got his place with Fakhar Zama. Chief selector and his team select Umar ameen instead of Topper Karan Akmal because of his poor performance in the Fielding section. Shoeb Malik, Imad Wasee, Babar Azam, Muhammad Nawaz opted for Middle Order. Amir Yameen, Faheem Ashraf, putted in the team as all rounder, Fast Bowler Sohail Khan who was not selected in the ODI team because of his poor fitness again opted along with the bowlers Muammad Amir, Usman Shanwari, Roman Raees.

Pakistan team players called upon on 6th September to report at NCA  for the Camp which will begun on 7th September. On the other Hand World XI will train in two days Camp at Dubai on 9th and 10th September and land on 11th at Lahore "the soil of Pakistan". The Independence Cup series consist of three T20 matches on 12th, 13th and 15th September at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore.

  

ICC WELCOMES WORLD XI TOUR OF PAKISTAN

World XI playing Pakistan in Lahore next month is a step towards International Cricket, Richardson

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ICC in official release confirmed all his efforts with PCB for the restoration of International Cricket in Pakistan and Welcome the World Eleven tour to Pakistan in September when World XI will play three T20 matches with National Team on 12, 13, and 15 September.

The International Cricket Council has welcomed the World XI’s tour of Pakistan following the naming of the team which will travel to Lahore in September and confirmation that the three game series will go ahead.

Mr Giles Clarke, the ICC Director who has served as the Chairman of the Pakistan Task Team since 2009, was optimistic that the series will be the first step towards international cricket returning safely to Pakistan with further T20 International matches against Sri Lanka and the Windies penciled in for later in the year.

Mr Clarke, who had visited Lahore in January, said: “I’m delighted that Pakistan will be hosting a high-profile series, which features several top international cricketers from a number of ICC Members. This tour is not only important for cricket in Pakistan but also for international cricket since it opens the possibility of other teams, media and sponsors visiting Pakistan for bilateral series.

“Pakistan has been an important Member of the ICC and the cricket community has felt its pain. As part of its duty of care, the cricket community has always ensured that the sport is not affected due to no fault of the Pakistan Cricket Board when it has continued to play its away series off-shore.

“The ICC Members releasing their top players and the respective player unions backing this series is testament to the support the world has extended to Pakistan during these difficult times. The focus of everyone in the international game is the safe return of cricket to Pakistan.

“It will be an excellent opportunity for Pakistan fans to watch live in action not only their local stars but also the international cricket heroes. I wish the PCB and the World XI best of luck and will be following the matches from the Gaddafi Stadium.”

The Pakistan Task Team, which was formed in June 2009 and also included ICC Chief Executive David Richardson (then ICC General Manager – Cricket), made 63 recommendations in June 2011 about the organisation of the game in the country.

The PCB accepted most of those recommendations and it resulted in the side remaining competitive at the top level, evident from the fact that it reached the quarter-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, qualified for the final of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2014, attained number-one Test ranking in September 2016, before winning the ICC Champions Trophy this year.

Mr Richardson, who has been a regular visitor to Pakistan, said: “The ICC wants to see regular international cricket being played safely in all its Member countries and the World XI playing Pakistan in Lahore next month is a step towards that for the PCB.

“The PCB’s plans for the tour will include comprehensive security arrangements for the safety and security of the players, officials, media and spectators. As such, the ICC is fully supportive of these games. That said, all the stakeholders will remain vigilant and re-evaluate the situation if required.

“We are optimistic that this will be the next step in a steady and safe return of international cricket to Pakistan.”

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Waqar Younis welcome World XI and suggest Umar Akmal to take rest of 6 months

Ex Head Coach Waqar Younis
World XI tour will help Pakistan and Young Cricketers, Its Bcz of ICC Champions
Umar Akmal should take rest of Six months to avoid controversies

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Pakistan Ex captain and coach Waqar younis said World eleven and other teams announcement to visit Pakistan is because of World XI and it will help the future of Pakistan

Welcome World Xi tour. He said PCB should focus on consistency of policies instead of regular switch over in every six months.

Waqar who is happy on PCB for his recommendations execution and suggest Umar Akmal to rest at least six month and total focus on his local cricket for the restoration of his place in the national squad. 

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Independence Cup between Pakistan and World XI World XI will tour from 12nd September to Pakistan lead by Faf Du Plessie

Independence Cup between Pakistan and World XI
World XI will tour from 12^nd September to Pakistan lead by Faf Du Plessie
World XI from 7 test playing countries, Afghanistan, India and Zimbabwe not included
The matches will be played at Gaddafi Lahore on 12, 13 and 15 September
Imran Tahir, Hashim Amla, Morne Morkel and Miller from South Africa

Paul Colling wood England, George Baily and Tim pin from Australia also included in the team

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The World XI includes five players from South Africa, three from Australia, two from the Windies, and one each from Bangladesh, England, New Zealand and Sri Lanka will tour Pakistan from 12 to 15 September to play three T20’s in the captaincy of Faf Du Plessie.

the team players from the test playing nations.

Faf du Plessis (captain) (South Africa),  Hashim Amla (South Africa), Samuel Badree (Windies), George Bailey (Australia), Paul Collingwood (England), Ben Cutting (Australia), Grant Elliott (New Zealand),  Tamim Iqbal (Bangladesh), David Miller (South Africa), Morne Morkel (South Africa), Tim Paine(wicketkeeper) (Australia), Thisara Perera (Sri Lanka), Imran Tahir (South Africa), Darren Sammy(Windies),

Former Zimbabwe captain and ex-England coach Andy Flower will be the coach of the side, which will arrive in Lahore on 11 September after attending a two-day camp in Dubai.

World XI captain Faf du Plessis said: “I am honoured to have been appointed as captain of such a diverse, attractive and well-balanced side. Like most of the players, I look forward to my maiden tour to Lahore and play my part in the safe and gradual resumption of international cricket in Pakistan.

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Umar Akmal reqested Najam sethi to form committee for Prob in his answer to show cause

Umar Akmal submit his answer of Show cause notice
Akmal Requested to form a high level committee

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Pakistani Cricketer who is more famous for his extra cricket disputes than cricket has requested PCB Chairman Najam Sethi to form committee to probe dispute between him and Head coach Mickey Arthur.

“I was shocked when it happened at NCA in the presence of Mushtaq Ahmad and Inzimam ul Haq, Mickey abused me and use slag words for me, I know I am national player and always scheduled to practice at NCA but at that day Grant Flower refused me to do a session” Umar Stated.

Umar anchored his dispute with Mickey as National respect, PCB Respect and Respect for the national Flag in his Answer and requested to form a high level committee consists of Loral Cricketer, PCB high Official and Government Official to investigate the matter but unfortunately Umar’s Lawyer don’t know about the limits of Chairman PCB as he has not any power to call Government official to look into the matter.

“I request to chairman PCB Najam Sethi to look into the matter and form a committee consists of well reputed senior player, Government Official to inquire the whole matter as per law and if I found guilty I will apologize and if Mickey found Guilty he has also asked to apologize” Umar Akmal said in his written letter to PCB.

The original Letter is attached with this news.

PCB Camp for World XI will start from 7th September at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore

PCB Camp for World XI will start from 7th September at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore PCB ordered players to report on 6th at NCA who disperse on 24 after fitness tests

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The World XI tour will start from 2nd week of September and national team will leave for Dubai on 25th September to play home series against Sri Lanka. PCB who has called upon all central contracted players for three day fitness tests now order all these players to report again at NCA on 6th September for the Camp against World XI and Home Series against Sri Lanka. The 35 centrally contracted players will finish their tests on Thursday after day night session which will held at Qaddafi in lights from 4pm to 8pm. Pakistan Cricket team captain Sarfraz Ahamd who was came back from English county for the fitness test will again left for UK on Thursday night to join his family in England. Muhamamd Amir, Hafeez, Hassan Ali and all others who are playing in CPL will also join their teams accordingly from Friday to onward.

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نجم سیٹھی اور پاکستان کرکٹ

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West Indies in Pakistan. ICC security team for World XI tour to Pakistan on 26,27 august

International Cricket back in Pakistan
West Indies will play 3 T20's in Lahore in November 2017
Pak and WI agreed for Three T20's after the security report of Successful tour of World XI,

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Pakistan who is facing drought in international cricket since march 2009 when the Lankan team were attacked by the Terrorists in Lahore now have positive steps in row for the restoration of International Cricket in the country.

After World XI and S.L cricket chief now West Indies cricket board announced to play three T20's in November 2017 at Lahore.

PCB chairman said in a press conference at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore.

WI will visit in November to play 3 T20's at Lahore

West Indies Announced to play in Pakistan
WI will visit in November to play 3 T20's at Lahore
World XI Security team will reach in next week to check security arrangements

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Pakistan who is facing drought in international cricket since march 2009 when the Lankan team were attacked by the Terrorists in Lahore now have positive steps in row for the restoration of International Cricket in the country.
After World XI and S.L cricket chief now West Indies cricket board announced to play three T20's in November 2017 at Lahore.
PCB chairman said in a press conference at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore.

West Indies agreed to play Three T20's in November at Lahore 2017

Ice Break
International Cricket Back on to the Soil with Black magic
West Indies agreed to play Three T20's in November at Lahore 

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West Indies Cricket team will visit Pakistan for three T20 matches to be played at Lahore in November 2017.
This is the third big announcement after ICC's World XI and SL cricket head to play in Pakistan.
PCB chairman Najam Sethi announced the successful conversation between the two boards WI and PCB

Pakistan who is thirsty for the international Cricket at home soil is eagerly waiting to be prosperous all these positive news.  

PCB and ICC will bear the Life Insurance expense for The World XI players.

PCB and ICC will bear the Life Insurance expense for The World XI players.

The brand name of T20 Cricket included in 15 players.

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PCB and ICC will also giving the Life insurance package to the World XI team mebers touring Pakistan in September for the three T20’s.World XI tour to Pakistan which was reaffirmed by chairman PCB Najam Sethi and for it cricketers from New Zealand, England, Sri Lanka, West Indies, Bangla Dash and Zimbabwe given their availability to the manger world Xi Andy Flower. World XI will tour to Pakistan in September for three T20’s and ICC has appointed Andy Flower as manager for this team who is in contact with the players.  The 13 member squad will be finalized by Andy and he has 15 players from the world with positive consent told by an insider from PCB.

The brand name of T20 Cricket included in 15 players.

Brandan Maculam, Daren Sami, Tamim Iqbal, Adil Rasheed, Bravo, Polard, and the big name of World Cricket Hashim Amla also in permanent contact to tour Pakistan. Imran Tahir, Muhammad Nabi, Upal Tharnga also given their consent to the manager while team will be announced after the signing of the Contract. 

West India Off spinner Craig Brathwaite bowling action reported

West India Off spinner Kraig Brathwaite bowling action reported

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The Windies’ off-spinner Kraigg Brathwaite has been reported with a suspect bowling action during the first Test against England, which the hosts won at Edgbaston on Saturday.

The match officials’ report, which was handed over to the Windies’ team management, cited concerns about the legality of the 24-year-old’s bowling action.

Brathwaite’s bowling action will now be scrutinized further under the ICC process relating to suspected illegal bowling actions reported in Tests, ODIs and T20Is. He is required to undergo testing within 14 days, and, during this period, Brathwaite is permitted to continue bowling in international cricket until the results of the testing are known.

Umar Akmal alleged Mickey Arthur for Abusing, Mickey Abused me at NCA

Umar Akmal alleged Mickey Arthur for Abusing

Mickey Abused me at NCA

He has not domain to restrict me to enter NCA, Umar Akmal

I am afraid Inzimam and Mushtaq also dint react even though they were present at moment

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Pakistan middle order batsman who axed from the team because of Fitness issue alleged National Team head coach Mickey Arthur in Abusing during a press conference at Lahore.

"Yesterday i was at NCA for the Practice session but batting coach refused to do work with me and on complain to the Head coah in the presence of Inzimam and Mushtaq, Mickey abused me" Umar said.

On a question for the cause of this incident Umar has not proper answer

"I dint know why he misbehaved even he did it with me in the past in England during ICC Champions Trophy Camp when he ignored me" Umar's clue less answer.

The middle order batsman who is famous for his disputes and out of the field affairs failed 7 times in fitness test on different occasions said he did hard work in England and will get back his fitness soon.

" I know i failed several time in the fitness test and to remove this bad element from my career did my best in England with the private trainer" Umar cleared himself from extra cricketing problems.

Head Coach Mickey Arthur

on the other side head coach completely denied all allegations and said the incident was different and my statement was as per rules of PCB.

"National team staff is only for the national team and cor Centrally contracted players of PCB and it was clearly told to UMAR that if he want to avail this facility than play club cricket and earn his status back" Mickey said in his Statement.

PCB Response

PCB spokesperson confirmed that they will issue the Show cause notice to Umar Akmal on this issue and it will be served soon while the well informed sources said the video analysis has been completed and notice should be dangerous for Umar Akmal as he was already served it in the past for Disciplinary issues.

Other Coaches

Umar Akmal's dispute with team management and PCB management is not new, in the past he was accused by Dave Watmore, Waqar Younis and Team Manager Naveed Akram cheema on various time. 

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Umar Akaml come up with new scandal instead of improved Fitness, He alleged Mickey Arthur for Abusing

Umar Akmal alleged Mickey Arthur for AbusingMickey Abused me at NCA

He has not domain to restrict me to enter NCA, Umar Akmal

I am afraid Inzimam and Mushtaq also dint react even though they were present at moment

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Pakistan middle order batsman who axed from the team because of Fitness issue alleged National Team head coach Mickey Arthur in Abusing during a press conference at Lahore.

"Yesterday i was at NCA for the Practice session but batting coach refused to do work with me and on complain to the Head coah in the presence of Inzimam and Mushtaq, Mickey abused me" Umar said.

On a question for the cause of this incident Umar has not proper answer

"I dint know why he misbehaved even he did it with me in the past in England during ICC Champions Trophy Camp when he ignored me" Umar's clue less answer.

The middle order batsman who is famous for his disputes and out of the field affairs failed 7 times in fitness test on different occasions said he did hard work in England and will get back his fitness soon.

" I know i failed several time in the fitness test and to remove this bad element from my career did my best in England with the private trainer" Umar cleared himself from extra cricketing problems.

Head Coach Mickey Arthur

on the other side head coach completely denied all allegations and said the incident was different and my statement was as per rules of PCB.

"National team staff is only for the national team and cor Centrally contracted players of PCB and it was clearly told to UMAR that if he want to avail this facility than play club cricket and earn his status back" Mickey said in his Statement.

PCB Response

PCB spokesperson confirmed that they will issue the Show cause notice to Umar Akmal on this issue and it will be served soon while the well informed sources said the video analysis has been completed and notice should be dangerous for Umar Akmal as he was already served it in the past for Disciplinary issues.

Other Coaches

Umar Akmal's dispute with team management and PCB management is not new, in the past he was accused by Dave Watmore, Waqar Younis and Team Manager Naveed Akram cheema on various time. 

ICC Security Team visit Pakistan before world XI tour after 20th August

ICC Security Team visit Pakistan before world XI tourThree countries team will likely to come after 20 AugustFICA also should be part of team to satisfy the International Players

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PCB doing efforts for the restoration of international cricket in the country and in context to these efforts, PCB in contact with ICC for World XI expected tour in First Half of September 2017. According to well learned inside source of PCB, the security team consists of UK, NZ and UAE experts and likely to visit after 20^th August. The team who has been coordinating by PCB will assist to visit Safe city project and meetings with the interior ministry of Government of Punjab. The team will write a report on his visit and gave directions to ICC for World XI tour to Pakistan. The conversation on World XI tour schedule also in process and scheduled proposed from 7 to 12 September or 10 to 15 September.  PCB and ICC will jointly bear the expenses of the World XI tour. 

National T20 Cup will start from 25th August

Salman Butt back on track in national tournament as Captain of Lahore Whites

 
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The eight participating teams Karachi Whites (Captain Safraz Ahmad), Lahore Whites (Captain Salman Butt), Lahore Blues (Muhammad Hafeez), Islamabad (Captain Imad Waseem ), FATA (Captain Usman Shinwari), Rawalpindi (Captain Umar ameen), Peshawar (Captain Muhammad Rizwan), and Faisalabad (Captain Misbah Ul Haq)selected their teams from a list of over 150 players from all over the country.

All participating teams were picked by their respective regional head, selector, captain and coach. Haroon Rasheed, Director Cricket Operations, PCB while addressing the ceremony expressed his pleasure at the organization of the tournament and hoped that the event will provide a platform for youngsters to showcase their talent.

The eight-team tournament will commence from August 25, 2017 in two phases, where the first round matches would be played in Multan till August 31, 2017. The second and final stage of the tournament would start on September 4, 2017 in Faisalabad and conclude on September 10, 2017.

A total number of 31 matches including the final will be played, where each team will play seven matches. The top four teams among the eight teams will compete in the semi-final on September 9, 2017 at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, whereas the final will take place at the same venue on September 10, 2017.

Find attached the final squads of eight teams and itinerary of the tournament.

Najam Sethi elected unopposed Chairman PCB

Target is restoration of International Cricket.

World XI and SL in consultation for tour to Pakistan this year, Najam Sethi

Najam Sethi dissolved all committees and will exercise all powers to run PCB, PSL

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Pakistan Cricket board’s newly farmed Governing Board elect unanimously in the first meeting at NCA.

After taking Chairman Office Najam Sethi showed deep concern for the restoration of International Cricket in the country and hoped for hosting of international teams in next 90 days.

“I am going to Sri Lanka after 25 hours for the ACC meeting in Colombo and during that will discuss S.L tour to Pakistan after the upcoming home series and on the other hand Punjab Government gave us positive response for World XI tour, the tour will proceed after the new dates finalized for which ICC is in communication” Sethi Answered a question regarding his working priorities.

Najam Sethi Disclosed that World XI tour should be managed with mutual share by PCB and ICC.

“I will not give you the exact figure for it but assure you ICC also contribute in shape of Grant to meet the World XI tour to Pakistan” said Najam Sethi

Pakistan Fight with India for the bilateral series should continue on both the levels diplomatically and legally.

“the Bilateral series issue is now in Dispute resolution committee of ICC and we will do our best efforts to prove our stance and beside it we also will negotiate to BCCI on all levels as we know it’s the tightness in the relations of both countries as BCCI fully dependent on their Government” Sethi lamented.

Najam Sethi will go beyond his limits to meet his services for PCB, BOG and PSL and exercise unlimited powers.

“I am dissolving all the committees which was formed by previous chairman shaharyar khan and I will form new committees in coming week but this time no Executive committee as I can handle PCB affairs as well as PSL excellently” Najam Sethi announced during press conference.

Najam Sethi also wants to run Pakistan domestic Cricket on professional basis with huge financial participation of corporate. 

World  XI Tour to Pakistan in danger

Punjab Government not ready to provide security due to present political situation 

PCB new Chairman Challenges

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Pakistan Cricket Board is keen to host World XI with assistance of ICC but Punjab Government is reluctant for this international sport restoration event at Lahore. The last three meetings in 5 days PCB officials told by the Interior Department Punjab that we are not ready for it because of By poll on 17^th of NA 120. In reply to the PCB’s various requests Punjab Government also suggest that change the schedule and try to do minimum five days before to election. PCB is in search of new Plan and discussing with ICC Officials to re schedule this tour (5 to 10 September). The sources inside PCB said the expenditure on World XI tour to Pakistan about 20 Lac Dollars shared by both PCB and ICC. On the Other hand PCB new Chairman Election will hold on 9^th August at NCA in which Najam Sethi will took charge of the PCB chairman after meeting.

Head Coach Mickey Arthur Questioned Wahab Riaz and Ahmad shahzad position in the team

Head Coach Mickey Arthur
Questioned Wahab Riaz and Ahmad shahzad position in the team
Young players knocking the door, my target is to build team for WC2019

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ICC Champions Trophy won by virtue and hard work but now I want to build the team for ICC WC2019 and for that everybody needs to improve his strength in all three departments. He questioned on the position of Fast bowler Wahab Riaz and opening batsman Ahmad Shahzad in his future plan while ousted Umar Akmal Completely.

Pakistan Cricket team head coach who is heading the high performance camp with his coaching staff including batting coach Grant Flower, Fielding Coach Steve Ericson, Trainer Grant Ludan, Physio Shaun Hase and other assistants have number of meetings for the formation of young team with his fellows and the chief selector Inzimam Ul Haq at National Cricket academy Lahore.

He was talking to the Current Line and shared his future formation policy. “There is no short cut and no compromise on fitness at all, ICC CT2017 celebrations over now and time to do hard work, my plan to build team for ICC WC2019 and to be fit in this plan everybody needs to be good in all dimensions” said Mickey.

“Wahab Riaz is a good guy but for pace bowlers there is lot of mess, young boys like Hassan and back slot is working well and therefore everybody including Wahab should needs to prove himself” he answered a question about Wahab Riaz future.

“Ahmad Shahzad is good player on his slot but there is tough competition for him as we have shan masood, sami Aslam and other young players and I will be strict with the all around performance as nobody should be granted the team place” Head coach said

“Umar Akmal made tougher the place by himself and for comeback he has to prove” he answered about middle order batsman.