M. Saifuddin
Bangladesh

BANGLADESH’S top wicket-taker in the ongoing World Cup with nine victims, Mohammad Saifuddin is a decent all-rounder who bowls at brisk pace. The 22-year-old is a vital component of this Bangladesh side as right-arm bowler and a handy left-handed lower-order batsman. His main strength is strong mentality which helps him to remain calm in the toughest of situations after graduating from a successful Under-19 career.

Alex Carey Australia

O NE of two vice-captains in the Australia squad, Alex Carey is a tidy wicket-keeper who bats left-handed in the middle order. In this World Cup, the 27-year-old has already played useful innings — including a game-changing knock against the West Indies two weeks ago at Tent Bridge and a career-best 55 not out against India in a lost cause. Australia can only benefit if he contributes more with the bat.

Published in Dawn, June 20th, 2019