Mohammad Hafeez at times opens the bowling for Pakistan in ODIs in subcontinental condition

Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra feels that the Indian batsmen should go after Mohammad Hafeez, who seldom opens the bowling for Pakistan.



In his column in the MiD-Day, Chopra writes, “Instead of starting with two faster men, Misbah-ul-Haq starts with Mohammad Hafeez from one end, for he understands that in these sub continental conditions, the new white ball in a fast bowler’s hand isn’t a weapon but a white flag requesting for mercy. The ball rarely swings and the harder ball is easier to dispatch on these pitches. The faster you bowl the quicker it goes off the bat. Hence, he takes the pace off the ball right at the beginning. Then instead of bringing in the best spinner, Misbah brings his third/fourth seamer after the mandatory power play gets over.”