Imam-ul-Haq

Pakistan

UNNFAIRLY criticised in some quarters as being chief selector’s nephew, Imam-ul-Haq has made his bat do the talking since marking his ODI debut with a century against Sri Lanka in October 2017. The 23-year-old left-handed opener is one of the bright spots for Pakistan in recent times. His career-best 151 against England last month was a top-class effort, something Pakistan would dearly want him to repeat in the World Cup.

Lungi Ngidi

South Africa

INa short international career, Lungi Ngidi has already spent more time on the physio table than on the field. The 23-year-old tall speedster from Durban is touted as the future of South Africa cricket which currently stands at crossroads as the national team battles to prolong its stay in the World Cup. Ngidi has the potential to go places since has the capacity to clock 140s kph on a regular basis.'

Published in Dawn, June 23rd, 2019