Lahore: Pakistan ready to playhard cricket“And after the first two matches ended in draws, the deciding third Test against Australia would go for a result,” the head coach said. Saqlain Mushtaq on Friday.
It was Australia’s first tour of Pakistan since 1998, but the first two Tests in Rawalpindi and Karachi ended in draws, drawing criticism from all sides.
He said, “I think after our fight we are very optimistic and we will work hard to get the result and of course we also want the result and want to win this series. We are going to play tough cricket in the last Test. are ready for.” Media interaction on Friday.
Eight centuries have been scored in the two Tests so far, with six by Pakistani batsmen and two by Australia in Karachi. Both games have amassed over 2,300 runs with 14 wickets falling in Pindi and 28 in Karachi.
After the finished result, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) summoned to the east ICC Toby Lumsden, the academy’s chief curator, will oversee the preparations for the final match starting Monday at the Gaddafi Stadium.
Saqlain admitted that the team management made some mistakes in preparing and planning the series but he was human and learned from his mistakes.
However, he did not agree that the pitches of the first two Tests were not prepared for Pakistan’s strength.
“Yes, the surface was slow for the second Test, but it ticked all the boxes for a memorable Test match. It met all the requirements to be a good test as it had spin, reverse swing and uneven bounce. Both The teams fought hard and made it a memorable Test match.”
Regarding the first Test pitch, Mushtaq said that it became slower and slower because of the weather and also because the Australians also used heavy rollers.
“To be honest, if the weather hadn’t played a role and we hadn’t lost those 60-70 overs, we would have got a great Test match, maybe even a result.”
Mushtaq said that the way Pakistan played more than 1000 balls to draw the second Test in Karachi, it created history.
The former Test off-spinner said, “I think we created history like in the second Test. Every player showed his character and faith in each other.”
“Many said it was impossible for us to survive the Test. We played over 1000 balls and remember Australia is not a single Test team and the way they recently beat England 4-0, their confidence skyrocketed. was touching
“I consider myself lucky to be the head coach and am proud of the way our players fought after the first innings collapse.”
Saqlain also said Centurion Muhammad Rizwan’s post-match comment that his 100 runs and 0 by tailender Nauman Ali The same touched his heart as it showed that the players were ready to fight till the end for the country.
Asked about the frequent absence of veteran leg-spinner Yasir Shah, Saqlain said that the team is definitely missing his energy, experience and aggression.
“But the thing is, he was with us in the camp before the series and the medical panel felt that his fitness was not up to the mark nor was he ready for the series. He is a big asset to us and he is in us. We have plans for the future. We haven’t set him aside if needed, we will call him if he is match ready.”
Asked whether Fawad Alam’s unorthodox batting stance was being highlighted by quality Australian bowlers, Saqlain said: “There is no problem with Fawad’s approach in my mind as he has used the same technique against every opponent in the past. He has scored runs with him and I am sure he will score runs against Australia as well.
“Unfortunately in the second Test when he came out to bat he got a great ball.”
It was Australia’s first tour of Pakistan since 1998, but the first two Tests in Rawalpindi and Karachi ended in draws, drawing criticism from all sides.
He said, “I think after our fight we are very optimistic and we will work hard to get the result and of course we also want the result and want to win this series. We are going to play tough cricket in the last Test. are ready for.” Media interaction on Friday.
Eight centuries have been scored in the two Tests so far, with six by Pakistani batsmen and two by Australia in Karachi. Both games have amassed over 2,300 runs with 14 wickets falling in Pindi and 28 in Karachi.
After the finished result, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) summoned to the east ICC Toby Lumsden, the academy’s chief curator, will oversee the preparations for the final match starting Monday at the Gaddafi Stadium.
Saqlain admitted that the team management made some mistakes in preparing and planning the series but he was human and learned from his mistakes.
However, he did not agree that the pitches of the first two Tests were not prepared for Pakistan’s strength.
“Yes, the surface was slow for the second Test, but it ticked all the boxes for a memorable Test match. It met all the requirements to be a good test as it had spin, reverse swing and uneven bounce. Both The teams fought hard and made it a memorable Test match.”
Regarding the first Test pitch, Mushtaq said that it became slower and slower because of the weather and also because the Australians also used heavy rollers.
“To be honest, if the weather hadn’t played a role and we hadn’t lost those 60-70 overs, we would have got a great Test match, maybe even a result.”
Mushtaq said that the way Pakistan played more than 1000 balls to draw the second Test in Karachi, it created history.
The former Test off-spinner said, “I think we created history like in the second Test. Every player showed his character and faith in each other.”
“Many said it was impossible for us to survive the Test. We played over 1000 balls and remember Australia is not a single Test team and the way they recently beat England 4-0, their confidence skyrocketed. was touching
“I consider myself lucky to be the head coach and am proud of the way our players fought after the first innings collapse.”
Saqlain also said Centurion Muhammad Rizwan’s post-match comment that his 100 runs and 0 by tailender Nauman Ali The same touched his heart as it showed that the players were ready to fight till the end for the country.
Asked about the frequent absence of veteran leg-spinner Yasir Shah, Saqlain said that the team is definitely missing his energy, experience and aggression.
“But the thing is, he was with us in the camp before the series and the medical panel felt that his fitness was not up to the mark nor was he ready for the series. He is a big asset to us and he is in us. We have plans for the future. We haven’t set him aside if needed, we will call him if he is match ready.”
Asked whether Fawad Alam’s unorthodox batting stance was being highlighted by quality Australian bowlers, Saqlain said: “There is no problem with Fawad’s approach in my mind as he has used the same technique against every opponent in the past. He has scored runs with him and I am sure he will score runs against Australia as well.
“Unfortunately in the second Test when he came out to bat he got a great ball.”