Pakistan cricket workforce had a disappointing run within the Cricket World Cup 2023 and the Babar Azam-led aspect didn’t qualify for the semifinals after shedding 5 out of their 9 group stage matches. An enormous cause behind the capitulation was the dearth of kind proven by the Pakistan pacers and the bowling division as a complete. Former Indian cricket workforce star Mohammed Kaif took to social media and mentioned that the Pakistan aspect was “too mushy” and their pacers have been “too good” on this World Cup.
Kaif in contrast the tempo assault to legends like Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar – cricketers whom he felt have been far more intimidating and had an important affect on opposition batters.
“Someway really feel this Pakistan workforce was too mushy, their pacers too good. Wasim, Waqar, Shoaib have been intimidating. They might stare at you, even sledge. Babar, Shaheen, Rauf – they lacked that aura, they appeared too pleasant,” he posted on the social media platform X (previously referred to as Twitter).
Someway really feel this Pakistan workforce was too mushy, their pacers too good. Wasim, Waqar, Shoaib have been intimidating. They might stare at you, even sledge. Babar, Shaheen, Rauf – they lacked that aura, they appeared too pleasant. #CWC2023
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) November 13, 2023
In the meantime, bowling coach Morne Morkel on Monday turned the primary man to stop Pakistan’s backroom workers following the workforce’s exit from the Cricket World Cup 2023.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) mentioned the 39-year-old has tendered his resignation.
“Morkel has resigned because the bowling coach of the Pakistan males’s workforce,” mentioned a PCB launch. “He was given a six-month contract in June this yr.”
PCB mentioned his alternative might be introduced earlier than the workforce’s three-Take a look at tour of Australia beginning subsequent month.
Pakistan’s workforce director Mickey Arthur informed AFP that Morkel had loved his temporary keep within the job.
“Morne was solely contracted till January 2024 however his work with different leagues doesn’t enable any extra time sadly,” mentioned Arthur.
“He cherished his time with us and may be very unhappy that he cannot proceed.”
(With AFP inputs)
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