Umar Gul

Umar Gul

Date of Birth: 14 April 1984, Peshawar  Test Debut: Against Bangladesh at Karachi in 2003  ODI Debut: Against Zimbabwe at Sharjah in 2002/03  Bats: Right Hand Bat  Bowls: Right Arm Fast Medium

Umar Gul is the latest spice in the Pakistani bowling attack. He was called for national duty only after a flurry of 9 first-class matches in the wake of Pakistan's poor 2003 World Cup.

Gul maintains excellent discipline and gets appreciable outswing with the new ball. Though Gul has not yet played many matches, the early signs surely are encouraging.