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LAHORE: Head Coach Pakistan Cricket Team – Saqlain Mushtaq has opened up about the injury and availability of the leg-spinner Shadab Khan and said he will hold a meeting with support staff.

Saqlain, while talking to the media via a video link has opened up about Shadab’s injury, said things are going well for him.

“Things are going great with Shadab, and I’ll have a meeting with the support staff about him,” he said.

“After the meeting, we will be in a position to say something about Shadab,” he added.

The head coach further commented on Pakistan’s triumph in the recently concluded ODI series against Australia, saying that the team took the challenge and made a remarkable comeback in the series.

“Pakistan performed very well in the ODI series and the way the side made the comeback was amazing,” he said.

“We chased down a record total in the second ODI and I think that is because the players took the challenge and stood up for the team,” he added.

Saqlain further claimed that teamwork was the reason behind the home side’s success in the series and also revealed his joy in being the head coach of Pakistan.

“This triumph was the result of excellent teamwork. I feel extremely happy to be the head coach of this Pakistan unit,” he said.

The head coach then went on to comment about the outcomes of the series, saying that many positive aspects emerged during the home challenge against Australia.

“Many positive things emerged for us from this series and we will look to carry them with us,” he concluded.

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LAHORE: Head Coach Pakistan Cricket Team – Saqlain Mushtaq acknowledged the green shirts’ performance in the recently concluded Karachi Test and said he is proud of the way the whole team made history.

Saqlain, while talking to the media via a virtual press conference heaped praises on the Pakistan cricket team for pulling off a rearguard draw against Australia in the second Test of the ongoing series.

“History was made in the second Test against Australia and I am extremely proud of the way the whole team showed character,” he said.

“The players made the impossible possible. I am proud of the way the whole team has made history,” he added.

Saqlain further praised the players for putting on brilliant performances against a top team like Australia, while also claiming the National Stadium Karachi (NSK)’s pitch has all the elements for Test cricket in it.

“The pitch for the second match had all the elements for the Test cricket. The weather affected the action during the first Test, while Australia also played technically. I think that is the reason why the Pindi Test was drawn,” he said.

Pakistan head coach also backed the middle-order batter, Fawad Alam, for his below-par performance in the second test, saying he performed in his way.

“I think Fawad performed in his way. He could not get a chance to bat in the first Test, while a couple of good balls resulted in his dismissals in the second Test,” he said.

Saqlain then also commented on Yasir Shah’s inclusion and revealed lack of match fitness halted Yasir from making it to the Playing XI.

“We did not include Yasir into the Playing XI following his lack of match fitness,” he stated.

Furthermore, Saqlain also revealed that the home side is confident to win the series by winning the third Test. He further claimed that the green shirts will play strong cricket.

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