- Shan Masood stresses backing crew gamers.
- Says crew deeply regretful of latest losses.
- “It’s clear enhancements are wanted,” he says.
Pakistan Take a look at crew captain Shan Masood on Monday stated that he was optimistic for the long run forward of the upcoming Take a look at sequence towards England regardless of disappointing whitewash towards Bangladesh.
“It is easy to make adjustments after a loss, but when we wish to transfer ahead, we should again our gamers,” Masood stated whereas talking at a press convention.
The skipper’s remarks come because the nationwide facet is ready to tackle England in a three-match Take a look at sequence towards England commencing on October 7 on the Multan Cricket Stadium.
The second match will even be performed on the second venue whereas the third match is scheduled from October 24 to twenty-eight on the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
The house sequence is a part of the ICC World Take a look at Championship 2023-25.
Persevering with on in the present day, the red-ball captain stated that the gamers had been deeply regretful of the latest losses and are decided to realize higher outcomes.
“We have realized loads about our bodily and psychological situation, and it is clear that enhancements are wanted,” he added.
Elaborating on his position because the crew’s chief, Masood admitted that shedding is all the time tough and stated: “As a captain, it feels horrible when the crew loses. It wasn’t the perfect begin, however accountability comes with defeat.”
He additionally identified that the crew had a number of alternatives to realize the higher hand towards Bangladesh however did not make the most of them.
“If Pakistan wish to grow to be a high Take a look at facet, we have to considerably enhance each bodily and psychological health. Our conditioning must be on par with different high groups on this planet,” the left-handed batter stated whereas emphasising the significance of psychological and bodily health, notably for Take a look at cricket.
He additionally addressed the return of Aamir Jamal from damage, noting that the present Take a look at squad was chosen based mostly on participant health.
“For now, we have constructed the squad for one Take a look at, contemplating the gamers’ health ranges. In the meantime, If required, Zahid Mahmood could be introduced into the squad,” Masood defined.
Concluding his remarks, Masood acknowledged the stress {of professional} sports activities however affirmed that no participant enjoys shedding.
It’s to be famous that Mahmood will be a part of the pre-test camp in Multan because the sixteenth participant, however the remaining squad will probably be trimmed to fifteen gamers for the primary Take a look at.
