‘Pakistan favourite to win World Cup 2019’

Former captain Mohammad Yousuf has picked Pakistan team as the favourites for the much aniticapted ICC World Cup 2019 in England.

The legendary batsman was asked in an interview if he has to pick a favourite for the 2019 World Cup then which team would it be? He replied, “I think Pakistan are the favourites.”

“I say that because I feel they have the best bowling attack particularly on flat tracks,” he said.

Yousuf further said, "When I say best, I mean they have the best-balanced attack and an attack which has the ability to take wickets regularly and not let the opposition settle."

Another key factor is that Pakistan will not be relying on part-time bowlers, they have six or seven genuine bowlers in the team and that is something that not many of the teams participating at the World Cup will have at their disposal, he added.

“Also, on the sort of flat tracks that will be available in England at that time, the team with the best bowling attack will succeed and I believe that bowling attack belongs to Pakistan,” Yousuf added.

The ICC World Cup 2019 will be played in England from May 30 to July 15.