Sarfaraz Ahmed, team coach, has shown disappointment with the poor performance of Pakistan in their first innings at Lord's. He thinks that sometimes some unusual things can happen in cricket. Besides, he even believes that despite the all-out score of 110 in the first innings, he has provided Pakistan with an option to win. During the second day of the second Test at Lord's, Pakistan crumbled down for 110 only, providing England with a 180 run lead after scoring 290 in their first innings. At the end of the second day's play, England has already made 81 runs for the fall of three wickets, and their total lead has reached 261 runs now.
Sarfaraz talked very frankly about the weaknesses of his batsmen. He says that none of the batsmen can survive for much time on the pitch, and that is why they are performing poorly. Pakistan encountered the same problem during their tour of England prior to Lord's, and hence there were many changes in the batting order; however, none of these changes affected their first innings at Lord's.
Sarfaraz said that the batsmen need to improve their attitude. He said that the entire team was all out in 30 to 35 overs. The batsmen also know that they are not able to stay at the crease for long. However, he added that if any batsman spends some time and plays 30 to 40 balls, it will be beneficial. The first 30-40 balls are the most difficult, but if we get through that period, the team can be in a better position.
He praised Azan Awais, who played an innings of 46 runs. Pakistan is facing the threat of a big defeat in this match as well, but Pakistan coach Sarfaraz Ahmed has expressed hope of victory. He said that if we dismiss them within the next 70-80 runs, we will have a target of 300-350 runs. This means we will have a chance. However, considering the performance of Pakistan's batsmen so far on this tour, it seems difficult for them to win, let alone save the match.
Sarfaraz Ahmed, team coach, has shown disappointment with the poor performance of Pakistan in their first innings at Lord's. He thinks that sometimes some unusual things can happen in cricket. Besides, he even believes that despite the all-out score of 110 in the first innings, he has provided Pakistan with an option to win. During the second day of the second Test at Lord's, Pakistan crumbled down for 110 only, providing England with a 180 run lead after scoring 290 in their first innings. At the end of the second day's play, England has already made 81 runs for the fall of three wickets, and their total lead has reached 261 runs now.
Sarfaraz talked very frankly about the weaknesses of his batsmen. He says that none of the batsmen can survive for much time on the pitch, and that is why they are performing poorly. Pakistan encountered the same problem during their tour of England prior to Lord's, and hence there were many changes in the batting order; however, none of these changes affected their first innings at Lord's.
Sarfaraz said that the batsmen need to improve their attitude. He said that the entire team was all out in 30 to 35 overs. The batsmen also know that they are not able to stay at the crease for long. However, he added that if any batsman spends some time and plays 30 to 40 balls, it will be beneficial. The first 30-40 balls are the most difficult, but if we get through that period, the team can be in a better position.
He praised Azan Awais, who played an innings of 46 runs. Pakistan is facing the threat of a big defeat in this match as well, but Pakistan coach Sarfaraz Ahmed has expressed hope of victory. He said that if we dismiss them within the next 70-80 runs, we will have a target of 300-350 runs. This means we will have a chance. However, considering the performance of Pakistan's batsmen so far on this tour, it seems difficult for them to win, let alone save the match.