Pakistan’s young pace sensation Naseem Shah. He started in international cricket as a promising young cricketer. He has already played for the country in all three formats. By showing his ability, he is sending a message to world cricket, he is a long race horse. To bring more maturity to his cricket career, young Naseem wants to learn from English pace legend James Anderson.
After 17 years, England is playing a Test series in Pakistan. Anderson has always been the main weapon in the English bowling line-up in white. Even after crossing the age of 40, he continues to rule in Tests. Any youngster would want to learn from such a wealth of experience. Why would Nasim be an exception?
So, Nasim wants to learn how to do better in 22 yards of the field from the English pacer. Nasim said, “Anderson is a legendary pacer. I have learned from him in the past and want to learn from him in the future. His fitness is also great. He is playing well even at this age. I think it is the biggest achievement of his career to be able to play like this.”
Nasim’s words, however, match the reality. Even in the twilight of a long two-decade career, the way Anderson continues to shine at twenty-two yards can be an inspiration to all. The English pacer is playing by making age a number. The young Pakistani pacer also commented that due to hard work, Anderson has become the world’s best in bowling.
Meanwhile, the responsibility of the series against England is on Nasim’s shoulders. Shaheen Shah Afridi is unable to play due to injury. Nasim will have to make up for that lack at home. As he did in the Sri Lanka series a few months ago. Naseem, however, is confident enough to succeed with that responsibility.