PAK vs ENG: Our plan regarding pitch preparation for the Test series was completely clear: Azhar Mahmood
In the first Test match played between these two teams, England defeated Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs. Azhar Mahmood. (Photo Source: Twitter) The three-match Test series between Pakistan and England has started. In the first Test match played between these two teams, England defeated Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs. Pakistan players failed to show tremendous performance in the first test. Now the second test between these two teams is starting from October 15 at the same venue. Let us tell you that in the first test match played between Pakistan and England, the pitch of Multan was heavily criticized. Recently, Pakistan’s assistant coach Azhar Mahmood revealed that he wanted to use the pitch well for the series against Bangladesh and England. According to ESPNcricinfo, Azhar Mahmood said, ‘We had a clear plan as to what kind of pitch we have to prepare for Bangladesh and also what pitch we have to play against England. Our thinking was that against Bangladesh the wicket would be helpful for the fast bowlers and against England there would be a spin pitch. We had told the curator that the ball should spin after the second day of play in the first Test match. But even on the fifth day the spinners did not get any help on the pitch. I hope to see a turn on the 9th day. You have to take 20 wickets. We were thinking how we can take this wicket. We thought that this pitch should be used in the best possible way and we can take 20 wickets against England only with the help of spin. The players who are coming here are all experienced: Azhar Mahmood Azhar Mahmood further said, ‘All the players who are coming here are experienced. All Pakistani players are experienced and have been playing first class cricket for a long time. He knows his home pitches and I don’t think there will be much pressure on him. Regarding Babar Azam’s drop in the second test, Pakistan’s assistant coach further said, ‘Babar Azam is our number one player in terms of technique and ability. Pakistan has a lot of cricket and that is why the selection committee has decided to rest Babar Azam. Pakistan also has to visit Australia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. We should use our situation in a great way. The reason we announced the team for one Test match was so that we could make all the changes. After this we are going to Australia to play white ball cricket. We know that Shaheen and other important players should be rested because after this we have to play cricket non-stop for 6 months. Batsman who scored the fastest century in T20I for India List of youngest players to win POTM for India in T20I- List of batsmen who scored the fastest triple century in Test cricket- Batsmen who have scored most double centuries in Tests for England- Joe Root reached this number in terms of scoring most test runs IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants can retain these…
Azhar Ali given key post in PCB, former team manager Rehan Ul Haq will also return
Apart from this, there are reports of former team manager Rehan-ul-Haq’s return to the national team. Azhar Ali. (Photo Source: Twitter) Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) may take a big decision in the coming days. According to reports, former team captain and Test veteran Azhar Ali (Azhar Ali) can be given an important post. According to Geo News, he is expected to be given the responsibility of National Selection Committee or High Performance Centre. If Azhar Ali is appointed the chief selector, he will be entrusted with the task of choosing the best team and grooming talent across all formats. He will have first-hand knowledge of the current generation of international and domestic players. By heading the High Performance Centre, he will be able to oversee the training and development work for special cricketers. Apart from this, there are reports of former team manager Rehan Ul Haq’s return to the national team. A source said, ‘Rehan Ul Haq will soon take over his responsibility in the Pakistan team.’ Mohsin Naqvi Azhar Ali Interested to include in PCB management setup. Because he wants to use the experience of the former captain. Azhar’s understanding of the game, combined with his experience of captaining Pakistan in Tests, makes him an impressive candidate. Took retirement in 2022 Let us tell you that Azhar Ali retired from Test cricket in 2022. He made a mark after making his debut against Australia at Lord’s in 2010. Made a great start to his career by scoring a half-century in his second test itself. He finished his career as one of Pakistan’s leading run scorers in Test cricket. Azhar Ali scored 7,142 runs at an average of 42.26 including 19 centuries. He scored a triple century (302*) in the day-night test against West Indies in 2016, becoming the first Pakistani player to do so. Azhar also captained in 9 Test matches in two different periods from 2016 to 2020.