Cricket World Cup 2023 | Mickey Arthur hopes it’s not too late for a peaking Pakistan
The Hindu
Pakistan in midst of turbulent WC campaign; Mickey Arthur in good spirits; intermittent showers in Bengaluru; Shadab Khan's fitness in question; Iftikhar Ahmed an underrated off-spinner; Arthur encouraged by performance vs Bangladesh; team needs better prep & attitude. #Pakistan #WorldCup #Bengaluru
Pakistan finds itself in the middle of a tumultuous World Cup campaign. With its semifinal hopes hanging in the balance, the side has seen a spate of injuries, the resignation of its chief selector and the call-back of team media personnel, all in the middle of a campaign where the hot seat has shown no signs of cooling down.
However, Mickey Arthur, Pakistan’s director of cricket, looked in good spirits ahead of the clash against New Zealand.
“The one thing that amazes me so much with the Pakistan players is generally how calm they are,” Arthur said here on Friday. “I’m a cat on a hot tin roof but the players take it all in their stride,” he added.
With intermittent showers in Bengaluru, the net run rate question might haunt Pakistan if rains persists, given the Men in Green need a big win to push their NRR in a favourable direction.
The fitness of vice-captain Shadab Khan is a question mark. The all-rounder was seen working with the medical team and physio as the think-tank conducted a preliminary assessment of his fitness and ability to take the field on Saturday.
Arthur was effusive in his praise for Iftikhar Ahmed. “Iftikhar’s an underrated off-spinner. At the start, Babar was bowling Ifti a couple of overs. And Ifti always used to come off saying, “Coach, coach, I’m a 10-over bowler.” And I love that,” he said.
Arthur was encouraged by what he saw against Bangladesh in Kolkata.“ I’d like to say we’re peaking, but the preparation and attitude have to get better.”
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