Pakistan's Murali aims for the big stage

Tariq Mahmood was an offspinner who starred for Pakistan in the 2004 Under-19 World Cup before fading from the international spolight. His action was reminiscent of Muttiah Muralitharan's, and came under scrutiny, forcing Mahmood to modify it. Mahmood, who plays for Sialkot in the domestic ciruit, talks to PakPassion about his mentor Aaqib Javed, memories of the 2004 U-19 World Cup, meeting Murali, and the art of offspin.

When it comes to bowling actions you just have to remember two main things, you must at all times keep complete control over your wrist and your shoulder/arm. If you can control those two things then the ball always falls where it's supposed to and you keep a good line and length too. However if you cant control those two things then you can have the sharpest brain in the world and the most powerful shoulders and wrists but it won't do you any good.