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Naseem Shah sheds light on ‘challenges’ expected in Sri Lanka Tests

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2 years ago

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Pakistans Naseem Shah during the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between Pakistan and England at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, in Rawalpindi on December 4, 2022. — AFP — Pakistan’s Naseem Shah during the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between Pakistan and England at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, in Rawalpindi on December 4, 2022. — AFP

LAHORE: Optimistic of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah has revealed the challenging aspect of playing in humid conditions.

Shah, who is part of Pakistan’s 16-member squad for the Sri Lanka tour, said while speaking to Geo News in an exclusive interview that the Green Caps’ preparations for the away series were in full swing,

“Our preparations are heading in the right direction for Sri Lanka. It is a challenge to play in the hot weather but as professionals, we need to be ready for it,” the youngster said.

He also spoke about the importance of doing well in the longest format of the game.

“Test cricket tests you in all formats of the game and it shows your fitness and skills. Bowling long spells in Test cricket helps you in the limited-overs formats,” he said.

“I try to enjoy and perform well in all three formats of the game. A player needs to do well in all three formats in order to be considered among the best players in the world,” the pacer added.

The right-arm also opened up about his brief stint with Leicestershire in the ongoing T20 Blast.

“It was a good experience of playing in English conditions. I’m hopeful that it will help me in the future,” he said.

Pakistan players will assemble in Karachi on July 3 for a camp ahead of their departure for Sri Lanka on July 9. The itinerary of the tour will be announced by Sri Lanka Cricket in due course.

Pakistan squad for Sri Lanka Tests

Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (vc & wk), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Afridi and Shan Masood

Expected schedule

First Test – July 16-20

Second Test – July 24-28

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The tri-series between PCB and SA and NZ is moved from Multan to Karachi, Lahore.

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The forthcoming tri-series between South Africa, New Zealand, and Pakistan will now take place in Multan, according to the announcement made by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The tri-series, which was originally planned to take place in Multan, will instead be hosted in Karachi and Lahore as the PCB gives priority to getting ready for the Champions Trophy.

The National Stadium in Karachi and Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will host games in the series, which is scheduled to begin in the second week of February.

The decision was made in view of the Champions Trophy preparations that are now taking place at these locations.

The PCB claims that this change shows the board’s ability and dedication to modernising the stadiums to worldwide standards.

The Gaddafi Stadium’s capacity will be raised to 35,000, and the ongoing renovations at the National Stadium will be finished on time.

The PCB can better coordinate its Champions Trophy planning thanks to the tri-series shift, which also guarantees that the venues are prepared for the event.

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Champions Trophy: Younis Khan is named Afghanistan’s cricket team’s coach.

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Younis Khan, the former captain of the Pakistan cricket team, has been named the Afghanistan cricket team’s mentor for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which will take place in Pakistan.

Younis Khan contributes a wealth of experience to the Afghan team. He is well-known for his successful batting career, which included over 10,000 Test runs, and his leadership in helping Pakistan win the 2009 T20 World Cup. In 2022, he was Afghanistan’s batting coach during a training camp in the United Arab Emirates.

Younis previously served with Afghanistan, although he has also handled a number of coaching posts, such as for the 2020 Pakistani tour of England, where the batting coach for the national team was appointed. During his tenure in the Pakistan Super League, Peshawar Zalmi served as a mentor. Bangla Tigers: Recently served as coach of the Abu Dhabi T10 League team.

The team’s performance in the crucial competition will be improved under Younis Khan’s guidance, according to the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB). It is anticipated that he will join the Afghan team just prior to the Champions Trophy starting.

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Saim Ayub, who is injured, is traveling to London for treatment.

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2 days ago

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Young Pakistani cricketer Saim Ayub, who incurred an injury during the second Test against South Africa, has traveled to London for medical treatment.

Assistant coach Azhar Mahmood is accompanying Saim Ayub on the journey. England’s premier sports orthopedic doctors will perform Saim’s examination tomorrow.

“Saim Ayub is an invaluable asset to Pakistan cricket,” declared Mohsin Naqvi. He guaranteed that all requisite resources would be allocated for Saim’s treatment and recuperation.

The injury has raised concerns among cricket fans, but the management is committed to ensuring Saim Ayub receives the best possible care.