Aggression my forte, says Pakistan`s Shah

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AFP, Dubai :Pakistan’s fast-rising leg-spinner Yasir Shah Saturday vowed to keep his aggressive style intact after spinning Pakistan to a 2-0 series win over England this week.Shah captured seven wickets to help Pakistan win the third and final Test in Sharjah on Thursday — taking 15 wickets in two matches to grab the man of the series award.The stockily built bowler from Pakistan’s northwest province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been the linchpin of the team’s attack since Saeed Ajmal was sidelined for a suspect bowling action last year.He took 12 wickets to help Pakistan win 2-0 against Australia in the United Arab Emirates last year — their first series win over the Aussies in 20 years.Shah then took 24 wickets as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka 2-1 earlier this year, completing 50 wickets in only his ninth Test.”I am by nature aggressive and attacking in my bowling,” he said. “I need rhythm and it comes with being aggressive in my stride. “When I got slow I lost control and ended up bowling short and loose. So I try to attack but I am trying hard to be patient but being attacking is my strength.”Shah said he learnt a lot from former Australian great Shane Warne, who visited Pakistan in the nets before the decisive Sharjah Test.”I am presently focusing on my strength and want to keep it simple. I just want to make sure that I keep my head up and hit my target bowling wicket to wicket. “There are many things I have learnt from Warne but I need to take some time and practice but I will make sure that I won’t get distracted and keep my natural style.”Shah said he was disappointed to miss the drawn first Test against England in Abu Dhabi with a back injury.”I still feel bad for missing the game because of an unfortunate back injury,” he admitted.

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