Pakistan Cricket Board’s interim chief selector Shahid Afridi on Saturday stated he’ll again skipper Babar Azam and attempt to enhance the “bench strength” throughout his tenure.
,Babar Azam is the spine of our workforce. (Babar Azam is the spine of our workforce). He is certainly one of our high performers. I cherished it when he challenged the New Zealand workforce to chase. And as a variety committee, we wish to be a shoulder for him and help him,” Afridi informed reporters.
“Also, I appreciated what he stated within the post-match presser after the draw. He stated that the workforce is concentrating on cricket and is unaware of what’s being stated exterior. In such a state of affairs, Babar ought to deal with the sport solely. The choice committee will at all times again him to provide you with the very best mixture in order that he feels assured on the sphere.”
Afridi additionally stated that his goal is to enhance the bench power.
“I want to make two teams for Pakistan before the end of my term to improve the bench strength,” he stated.
Afridi additionally identified that the “communication gap” is a serious concern in Pakistan cricket. He stated: “The big problem I see here is the communication gap between the management, the doctors and the selection committee. It is important for a chief selector – be it me or someone else – to be in direct contact with the players. I spoke to Harris and Fakhar, so I got a better picture and invited them for a fitness test.”
Afridi additionally criticized the previous administration for making ready poor pitches. “It might be one thing the place the bowlers will get some help and the batsmen will even get pleasure from their keep, there might be some bounce on the wicket. We can not turn into a high workforce enjoying on these wickets. The wickets we’re enjoying on are unhealthy for our bowlers, the quick bowlers will begin having health points and the spinners will get finger accidents. Shahid Afridi stated.
“Who says we can’t produce better wickets in Pakistan? We certainly can if we are allowed to do so. One thing is that our academies have not been functioning for the last 8 months, it is important that we keep them running for our domestic and U-19 players. I will try to start a camp there for all such youths.” she added.
After the primary match was drawn, the second Test of the two-match collection will start on the National Stadium in Karachi from Monday.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
