Pakistan: The side has been affected with spot-fixing controversies. But they are also a side that thrives on such controversies. They defeated New Zealand 3-2 in the ODI series recently. With experienced players like captain Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Akhtar, Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq, Saeed Ajmal and Abdul Razzaq, they have a side that has the potential to win the World Cup.
Key man: Fast bowler Umar Gul can be lethal with his swing in day-night matches. Batsman Ahmed Shehzad, 19, scored a century against New Zealand in Hamilton last month.
World Cup record: Played 56, Won 30, Lost 24, No result 2
Winners: 1992
Squad: Shahid Afridi (captain), Misbah-ul-Haq, Mohammad Hafeez, Kamran Akmal, Junaid Khan, Younus Khan, Asad Shafiq, Umar Akmal, Abdul Razzaq, Abdur Rehman, Saeed Ajmal, Shoaib Akhtar, Umar Gul, Wahab Riaz, Ahmed Shehzad. Coach: Waqar Younis
Source: sify sports
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