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Lahore: Chief selector and head coach Misbah-ul-Haq says that the current situation is difficult due to covid 19 and many challenges are facing.
Misbah-ul-Haq spoke to the media on video link after the announcement of 29 players for the tour of England and said that everyone is understanding the situation created by Covid 19.
There is an atmosphere around now that everyone has to understand for themselves, anyone can come up with a code 19 test positive or it can have symptoms, the players are mentally strong in this regard and talk to them from time to time. The medical staff is also in touch with them.
He said that the players have been informed about all the protocols but the situation is the same for all. That is why they have more players in the squad and also have reserves so that if there is any difficulty and someone’s test is positive. To be added.
Misbah-ul-Haq said that England West Indies series is of great importance, this series will give us an opportunity to make our own strategy, players will be relaxed to see them playing and they will be accustomed to new rules and traditions. Besides, we will have a lot of time in England, so the players will be very relaxed because they have not been on the field for a long time now. When they go to the field, they will automatically figure out how to adapt to the situation.
The head coach further said that one of the reasons for having a big squad is the current situation and the players should be with them due to covid replacement because later no player will be able to join the team. Everyone has to travel together, there are no net bowlers. there will be no matches with the counties, everything has to be done by the intra squad, so keeping that in mind, we have a big squad and we have more bowlers in it.
He said that Sohail Khan has experience of playing in England. Wahab Riaz has agreed that he will also practice for red ball cricket and will be field when needed.
Misbah-ul-Haq said that there are only three T20 matches in England and that too at the end of the tour is mostly red ball cricket so keep this in mind while forming the squad.
The head coach said that Sarfraz Ahmed is our second best available wicket keeper, not only batting but also capping and past experience is seen. In view of this, Sarfraz Ahmed was first given a central contract and now He has also been included in the squad as he is the backup wicket keeper for us along with Mohammad Rizwan.
He said that the arrival of Younis Khan is welcome, he will be a great help to me, he has shared the crease with the players in the team, he understands the players who will benefit and so Mushtaq Ahmed The presence of will also be good.