Saeed Ajmal eyes Test cap by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

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Player:	Saeed Ajmal
Event:	Pakistan in Sri Lanka 2009

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DateLine: 29th June 2009

 

After his brilliant performance with the leather in the ICC World T20, Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal now wants to earn a Test cap. The off-spinner said that he is aiming to fulfill his lifelong ambition of playing a Test match in the upcoming series against Sri Lanka.

 

"Winning the T20 World Cup was a big moment for me and the rest of the players but I am looking forward to the challenge of playing Test cricket in Sri Lanka. Hopefully conditions there would lead to my selection in the playing eleven," Ajmal said.

 

Ajmal, whose "Doosra" delivery came under the ICC scanner, said he was always sure of his action being within the prescribed limits.

 

"But I was always confident that my bowling action was within the ICC prescribed limits and I would be cleared."

 

The bowler had made his debut against arch-rivals India last year in the Asia Cup. Ajmal credited his versatility to former Pakistan offie Saqlain Mushtaq. "I learnt a lot after watching him bowl and studying his videos. I think he was the best exponent of the 'Doosra' and mixed it up really well with his normal deliveries," Ajmal said.

 

"Saqlain inspired me a lot, although I also closely watch Muttiah Muralitharan, who is another great bowler," he added.