The Pakistan selectors have picked the best possible 14 to defend the crown. AamirSohail and Saeed Anwar make an attacking opening pair ideally suited to one-dayers. Theygo for their shots right from the first ball, a style that does have its drawbacks. Onewould like to swap them for a more gritty pair such as Australia’s Mark Taylor andMichael Slater, who are more cautious and wait for their opportunities. The selectorswould be wise to send in the more experienced and cautious Rameez Raja to open the inningswith Saeed Anwar. The middle order—with Ijaz Ahmad, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Salim Malik andJaved Miandad—has a look of solidity about it. All four are capable of turning thetide with their technique and experience. Age and fatigue may, however, get the better ofMiandad. He holds the unique record of having played in all the World Cups since the firstone in 1975. If Sohail opens with Anwar, Miandad will have to fight against Rameez for aberth.