Pakistani all-rounder and bowling coach Azhar Mahmood believes Pakistan side looks very strong on paper for the Twenty20 World Cup but said the Green-shirts needs to control and work hard on fielding.
“The batting line-up with some big names and the experience of Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik on their side along with the bowling firepower provided by Shaheen Shah Afridi and Hassan Ali, this Pakistan side looks very strong on paper.
“However, could bring their downfall is their fielding. A catch dropped at a crucial point, or a run out missed when needed most could be the downfall of Pakistan not just against India but any other side. But that’s not the only weakness which we should worry about.
“We will also need to control extras and it’s issues like this, especially in Twenty20 games where the margins are so tight, that could easily mean the difference between a win or a loss. Being lax in the field and giving away unnecessary runs are two areas that Pakistan will need to control and work hard upon.
I am confident that our youngsters such as Haider Ali and Shadab Khan will be able to contribute and put in good fielding performances which will make this team successful,” he wrote in his blog for PakPassion.net. Speaking about the Pakistan-India encounter, he said India-Pakistan games were always special when it comes to the hype and the pressure on players.— APP
