Unity led to success: Mohsin
The chief selector also praised the performance of the young players.
KARACHI:
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Selector Mohsin Khan credited the series win over New Zealand to team unity after Pakistan won by 41 runs to gain an unassailable 3-1 lead after the fifth One-Day International (ODI). Khan said that Pakistan played like a unit and each member played a part in the triumph.
“The best thing was the team played like a unit,” Khan told The Express Tribune. “The credit should go to the team management who united the team well.”
Khan, a former Test batsman, also felt the win set the tone for the World Cup. “The victory is definitely a morale booster irrespective of the differences in conditions in New Zealand and the sub-continent.
“The team has found its right combination which is a good sign before the mega event.”
The chief selector also praised the performance of the young players.
“The selection committee took a calculated risk by including youngsters which finally paid-off.
“The return of Younus Khan and Misbahul Haq strengthened the middle-order.”
‘Team needs to curb extras’
Meanwhile, former Pakistan wicket-keeper Saleem Yousuf said the bowling attack has done a commendable job.
“The team’s bowling was impressive throughout the series,” said Yousuf.
However, Yousuf felt the bowlers needed to control the number of extras they conceded.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 4th, 2011.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Selector Mohsin Khan credited the series win over New Zealand to team unity after Pakistan won by 41 runs to gain an unassailable 3-1 lead after the fifth One-Day International (ODI). Khan said that Pakistan played like a unit and each member played a part in the triumph.
“The best thing was the team played like a unit,” Khan told The Express Tribune. “The credit should go to the team management who united the team well.”
Khan, a former Test batsman, also felt the win set the tone for the World Cup. “The victory is definitely a morale booster irrespective of the differences in conditions in New Zealand and the sub-continent.
“The team has found its right combination which is a good sign before the mega event.”
The chief selector also praised the performance of the young players.
“The selection committee took a calculated risk by including youngsters which finally paid-off.
“The return of Younus Khan and Misbahul Haq strengthened the middle-order.”
‘Team needs to curb extras’
Meanwhile, former Pakistan wicket-keeper Saleem Yousuf said the bowling attack has done a commendable job.
“The team’s bowling was impressive throughout the series,” said Yousuf.
However, Yousuf felt the bowlers needed to control the number of extras they conceded.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 4th, 2011.