Junaid is the X Factor : Alam

Pak manager I Alam rued the loss of S Tanvir, but said that the replacement, Junaid Khan, is the X factor in Pak bowling.

"It is a blow to lose an experienced bowler so close to the World Cup but Junaid is a good prospect and bowls with pace. He could be useful on the tracks in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh."

"One could not rule out the surprise element that Junaid would bring to the World Cup squad," said the veteran spinner.

"We don't want half-fit players in the side and Tanvir has struggled with his knee problem even in New Zealand."

Junaid was overwhelmed with ecstacy when he learnt that he had been picked up up for the WC squad. Said Imran had inspired him.

"Imran Khan has always been my inspiration and idol and if I get a chance to
play a match, I will try to impress everyone and work hard."

PCB said that Junaid will replace Tanvir, who is not fully fit.

"The medical panel opined that though the recovery from a knee operation was
good, during the (New Zealand) tour it was observed that quick movements and
pickup with weight particularly on the operated knee is hindering his
mobility and requires him to take a few extra steps to balance himself
before throwing."

Still Paki pace attack is potent, with Akhta, Razzak, Riaz, Gul and Junaid.