Imran Farhat has made a resounding point in his favour to be selected for the first test against India. After India had a highly satisfying innings with 6 of their batsmen scoring 50s, and Dhoni doing some entertaining, Imran Farhat sprayed an aggressive and dominating 107 against a strong and representative Indian attack. Accompanied by Hasan Raza's dominating 75, a stand of 160 revealed Imran's confidence and return to form.
Hot on the presses though, is Yasir Hameed's illness. Felt by many as being the most likely person to accompany Salman Butt at the #1/#2 position, Yasir has come down with typhoid, and is likely going to miss the entire series. Tough luck for him.
For those who might not know, Imran Farhat has played in 15 tests for Pakistan, with an average of around 30. If one removes the series in New Zealand and Australia, where he struggled, his average is sitting around 36, which is not something to laugh at. Further, at the domestic level, he has been prolific, with an average of over 80 so far this season. With Yasir Hameed out, this may represent the best opportunity Imran Farhat has had in some time to cement himself with a good performance at home.
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