Wasim Akram predicts semi-finalists for T20 World Cup 2022
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The former Pakistan pacer and legend Wasim Akram recently opened up on the upcoming and much-hyped T20 World Cup 2022, set to kick start in Australia on Sunday, October 16.
Akram feels that pace will play a key role in the teams' success in Australia, given the pitches in the country Down Under offer sheer pace and bounce to the bowlers.
Speaking at an event in Dubai, Wasim said that Australia will have an upper hand in the showpiece event, considering they have one of the strongest bowling attacks and all of them are well aware of the pitches there.
"It's in Australia. The Australians will probably play well, they have a good bowling attack, and they know those pitches."
The Pakistan veteran also pointed out the weak link of India's bowling and said that their senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar will struggle on Australian pitches if the ball stops swinging.
"India has Bhuvneshwar Kumar, he is good with the new ball, but with his pace, if the ball is not swinging, he will probably struggle there. But he is a very good bowler no doubt, swings both ways, and has the yorker. But you need pace in Australia."