Pakistan’s men’s cricket team has suffered a string of defeats in the past year, including a poor performance at both the 50-over and T20 World Cups. Star batter Babar Azam has struggled, leading to him relinquishing the captaincy. Additionally, the team’s pace bowlers have failed to deliver, and Test captain Shan Masood has been unable to score a century in his last 14 innings.
Former Australian fast bowler turned coach, Jason Gillespie, has taken over as the Test team’s head coach amid this turmoil. Pakistan is set to face third-ranked England in a Test series, presenting a tough challenge for the eighth-ranked team.
In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Gillespie outlined his plans for the struggling team. He emphasized the importance of consistency, discipline, and physical fitness in the players. Gillespie acknowledged the criticism faced by the team from former players and emphasized the need for positive support from the cricketing community.
Gillespie also stressed the importance of creating a stable environment off the field in order to ensure consistent performances on the field. He highlighted the need for improved fitness standards among players to succeed in international cricket. Gillespie also discussed the significance of load management to ensure players are available for important matches while also allowing them to participate in various leagues.
Overall, Gillespie aims to instill faith in the players, promote improvement, and create a positive environment to help Pakistan cricket bounce back from its recent setbacks.
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