Woolmer's thoughts on Asif

[Pak_cricketer]

He says
"I feel a bit stiff." Asif's unsurprising first words to Ian Bishop on TV, after day three, having bowled 38 overs and taken 5 for 76.

He also says
"It was difficult but it was something I had to do. I have bowled that many overs in domestic cricket before. I was trying to keep hitting the stumps and not bowl any wides." Asif reveals the secrets of his genius.

They Say:
"He is a modern-day fast bowler based on the likes of [Shaun] Pollock and [Glenn] McGrath. He gives you control and has the ability to hit the seam and make the ball move both ways. In Pakistan terms he is more Sarfraz Nawaz than Imran Khan. He is both humble and confident and very determined. He hates to lose and backs himself. He said to me when he left Australia (after an unimpressive debut in January 2005), "Don't worry coach I will show you what I can do. Just wait." - Bob Woolmer on Asif.

http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/topperformer/content/story/277414.html

Interesting.. His words were really true. He came back almost a year later and showed us all what he had learn't from the Aussie tour.

 

[prarara]

He's a very good bowler; as a cricket fan, I really like watching him play.

 

[aussie1st]

Hes definitely a talent it's good to see we have another Pollock/McGrath to watch in the future.

 

[aussie_ben91]

He looks more dangerous then McGrath & Pollock.