Muddaser, we have similar problem with our domestic structure. Mediocre bowlers tend to do better, mainly because of the poor pitch conditions. In most pitches the ball does not come to the bat and the only thing you need to do is bowl line and length, and batsmen will gift their wicket if they try to attack. It's easier to play medium-fast bowlers in these pitches. Bowlers like Mahmud get a lot of wickets.........but most international players will consider them as bread and butter. I will be happy if our batters get long stint at the crease, the result is quite immaterial at this point........Hardly any of our batsmen get centuries in Bangladesh because of the slow nature of the outfield and the pitch. So if they get some big scores under their belts in Pakistan it will be worthwhile irrespective of what the opposition is. Although century against quality attack would surely be better. I noticed Saqlain is playing in PIA, so we might get some good opposition too.
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