Pakistan drew the four-day warm-up recreation towards Prime Minister’s XI forward of the three-match Test collection towards Australia, nevertheless, the Director of Cricket of the lads’s team Mohammad Hafeez wasn’t pleased with the arrangements, particularly close to the floor introduced for the follow match in Canberra. Hafeez whereas speaking to the reporters in Perth on Monday, December 11 stated that it was the slowest pitch a visiting team had encountered in Australia however was hopeful that his team is well-equipped to deal with all circumstances.
During a follow session at WACA forward of the collection opener in Perth Stadium beginning Thursday, December 14, Hafeez stated, “That was the slowest pitch a visiting team could ever play on in Australia. As a team we’re actually pleased with our preparations as a result of we ticked a lot of the containers.
“Everyone knew [the pitch wasn’t what we wanted], so there was no point of saying it again and again and raising the issue with Cricket Australia. The disappointment was really high because we weren’t expecting these kinds of arrangements. Maybe it’s tactical but we’re ready for it. We’re not using it as an excuse, we’re ready for the challenges coming up,” he added.
New captain Shan Masood slammed a incredible double century and that ought to maintain the guests in good stead regardless of the Perth wicket prone to be the precise reverse of what they bought in Canberra. There’s new optimism in the Pakistan camp with new management and the atmosphere being fairly cheerful and Hafeez admitted that he wasn’t stunned by Masood turning into the brand new captain.
“For me, seeing Shan become captain is no surprise. He was always ready for this role, and when you get this sort of opportunity, it shines. He’s a superb player, and as a leader, he’s got a great rapport with the players and a great relationship with the whole team. His experience as a captain and what he’s learned over the years – especially the couple of years he’s played county cricket – have all seen his management skills have come to the fore even more. What’s important is this is a confident unit that’s here and Shan is playing his role very well,” he additional stated.
