Full name Kamran Akmal Born January 13, 1982, Lahore, Punjab Major teams Pakistan, Lahore, National Bank of Pakistan Batting style Right-hand bat Fielding position Wicketkeeper
In an age where wives are expected to perform responsibilities beyond the narrow domestic walls, how could the wicket keepers be spared? Gone are those days when deft glove work was enough to keep a wicketkeeper ensconced in the side. Kamran Akmal embodies modern wicket keeping, which is a perfect harmony of delicate glove work and aggressive batting.
Kamran Akmal brought youth and freshness to Pakistani wicket keeping with both Moin Khan and Rashid Latif on the wrong side of 30s. His debut came against Zimbabwe in late 2002. Kamran Akmal's first test century came when he to bat in the eight position against India at Mohali. The century came useful in saving the match for Pakistan.
Kamran Akmal's aggressive batting saw him elevated to open the innings in one-day matches. He responded well with back-to-back centuries against England. Kamran Akmal holds the record for the fastest half-century as a wicket keeper.
A lot of Pakistan's fortunes in World Cup 2007 will depend on the performance of safe gloves and dashing batting of Kamran Akmal.
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