Srinagar: Pakistan Teab Director Mickey Arthur has claimed that Pakistan bowling is best in the World.
Although Pakistan conceded close to 700 runs in warm-up games, Arthur rates Pakistan’s bowling as the best in the world.
“I think our bowling attack is the best in the world. If we score runs, our bowlers can defend it,” Arthur claimed.
During the Asia Cup, the Pakistan opted to announce their playing XI one day before the game but now they will announce on the toss.
“We have an idea of our team, and our 11 players are ready. When the toss happens, the playing XI will be revealed.”
Reflecting on the progress made by the team since 2019, Arthur emphasised, “We got very close in the 2019 World Cup. Now, these boys are experienced; in four years, they have played a lot of cricket. In these four years, we have the best-winning record in ODIs.”
Arthur also discussed the team’s cricketing identity, saying, “We play our way, which is called the Pakistan way. We will also win the World Cup in the same way. The form continues to come, but there is no doubting the quality of the boys.” He stressed the team’s commitment to their unique style of play.
“Our batting does not just revolve around Babar and Rizwan. We have many talented batsmen, including Imam. Saud Shakeel and Fakhar Zaman are also quality batsmen,” on batting being dependent on Babar and Rizwan.
Arthur also backed struggling Shadab Khan, “Shadab is the best all-round player. I hope he will be in form from tomorrow. I have no worries about Shadab; he will return to his form soon.”
About India vs Pakistan clash, “An India-Pakistan match is always stressful. The Indian team is good, our team is also ready. Hope we win two matches before the India match.”