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KARACHI: Pakistan’s batting coach for the Australia series, Mohammad Yousaf shared his ‘mantra’ of coaching Test specialists before the historic home series against Australia in March this year. 

In a video interview released by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Yousaf said the coaching team is getting players adjusted to the Test environment.

“Last time, we played a Test against Bangladesh last year. Players were at their homes, haven’t played the longer format during last couple months,” he said.

“So, here we are up with the task to adjust them in the Test environment. We are making scenarios for the players for strong preparations. Australia series is important as it is part of the ICC Test championship. We are really looking forward to it,” he added.

Yousaf also shared activities in the training camp which was kicked off in Karachi on February 17. “Batters are batting session by session. We are playing 90 overs just like a Test match. We are giving Test match feel to the players,” he concluded.

READ: ‘Yousuf’s presence will benefit team in longer run’ Saqlain

KARACHI: Pakistan Test squad held a practice session for the second consecutive day to race up the preparation for the upcoming home series against Australia, scheduled in March.

In a practice session, held at National Stadium Karachi, players participated in different training sessions.

Each player of the Test squad practised according to certain match scenarios and participated in the batting sessions.

Furthermore, the management has also started to implement strategic plans for openers, middle order, and even tail-enders.

The head coach of the Pakistan men’s cricket team – Saqlain Mushtaq and the newly appointed batting consultant – Mohammad Yousuf monitored the preparations and performance of the players.

It is worth mentioning here that Australia will be touring Pakistan after 24 years to play three Tests, as many ODIs and one-off T20I. The Aussies will first play three Tests in Rawalpindi, Karachi, and Lahore, respectively. They have announced a full-strength squad for the Test series.

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KARACHI: Head Coach Pakistan Cricket Team – Saqlain Mushtaq heaped praises on the newly appointed Batting consultant Mohammad Yousuf, said his presence will be beneficial for the team in the longer run.

Saqlain, while talking to the presser at the National Stadium Karachi after the conclusion of the Test squad’s first training session said Yousuf’s presence will benefit the team in future.

“I think everyone has a firm belief in Yousuf’s abilities. He has also worked at the National High-Performance Center. I think if he remains with the team, his presence will benefit the team in the longer run,” he said.

Saqlain further talked about the team’s preparations and plannings for the upcoming series against Australia, said he can not reveal the plans for the home series.

“We are making plans for the series, which I can not reveal right now. We will decide the team combination after analyzing the opposing team,” he said.

Saqlain then went on to say that despite the advantage of home conditions, the team will have to play hard against them.

“The home series does benefit, but Australia is the top team and I think we will have to play hard to give them a tough time,” he said.

The head coach then shared his views on the current performance of the captain of the national team – Babar Azam, who said he is one of the best players and is optimistic that he will bounce back soon before the home series against Australia.

“Babar Azam is one of the best players in the world and has given various performances in the past,” he said.

“His performance has not been satisfactory in this year’s PSL so far. I wish he gets back to his form before Australia’s tour,” he concluded.

It is worth mentioning here that Australia will be touring Pakistan after 24 years to play three Tests, as many ODIs and one-off T20I.

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KARACHI: Pakistan’s Test squad for the upcoming home series against Australia has started training under the supervision of Head Coach Saqlain Mushtaq and Batting Coach Muhammad Yousuf, here on Thursday.

In the practice session, the Australia-series bound squad hit the training sessions. The players practised according to certain match scenarios and participated in the net sessions.

The training camp includes Azhar Ali, Fawad Alam, Imam-ul-Haq, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan and Saud Shakeel. Whereas, reserve players Yasir Shah and Mohammad Abbas are also part of the camp.

Furthermore, additional players called for the training camp includes Alian Mahmood, Ahmed Bashir, Ali Usman, Arshadullah, Haseebullah, Muhammad Ali, Raza Mustafa and Taj Wali.

Whereas, Test squad members participating in the PSL will join the squad after the conclusion of the marquee event.

Newly appointed bowling coach – Shaun Tait will join the squad later in Rawalpindi.

It is worth mentioning here that Australia will be touring Pakistan after 24 years to play three Tests, as many ODIs and one-off T20I. The Aussies will first play three Tests in Rawalpindi, Karachi, and Lahore, respectively. They have announced a full-strength squad for the Test series.

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KARACHI: Zahid Mahmood will be unavailable for the Test team’s training camp ahead of home Australia series after he was signed by Islamabad United for the remaining Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7. 

United picked Mahmood, who is a part of Pakistan’s Test squad against Australia, after their skipper Shadab Khan was ruled out from the next game, sustaining groin injury.

Meanwhile, an additional player Irfanullah Shah will miss the camp after he was tested COVID-19 positive. In his place, Mohammad Zeeshan was added to the list of additional players which also include Aaliyan Mehmood (Sindh), Ahmad Bashir (Central Punjab), Ali Usman (Southern Punjab), Arshadullah (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Haseebullah (Balochistan), Mohammad Ali (Central Punjab), Raza-ul-Hasan (Balochistan) and Taj Wali (Balochistan).

The following players will participate in the Karachi camp:

Azhar Ali (Central Punjab)
Fawad Alam (Sindh)
Imam-ul-Haq (Balochistan)
Nauman Ali (Northern)
Sajid Khan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa)
Saud Shakeel (Sindh)
Zahid Mahmood (Sindh)

Reserves:
Mohammad Abbas (Southern Punjab)
Yasir Shah (Balochistan)

READ: PCB to arrange fans-players interaction during PakvsAus: Sources

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will arrange fans-players interaction during upcoming historic Pakistan vs Australia series, going to happen in the country after long 24 years. 

According to the sources, PCB is planning to arrange close interaction of players with fans during the upcoming series. The cricket board believes that the whole new generation didn’t watch the Australian team in Pakistan, hence they deserve to see cricket heroes closely.

Also, PCB will arrange special entries to the stadium for kids and youngsters. Remember, kids under the age of 12 weren’t allowed to watch PSL 7 games in Karachi.

On the other hand, tickets price for the series will be kept as low as possible. As per the initial plan, tickets price for the Test series will range from PKR200-700. For ODIs, tickets price will range between PKR300-2000.

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MELBOURNE: Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell will miss Pakistan tour in March-April this year due to his wedding, reports confirmed. 

According to ESPNcricinfo, Maxwell has confirmed his unavailability for the Pakistan tour due to his marriage in late March. Reports further disclose that the right-handed explosive batter is also likely to miss the start of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

Australia will be touring Pakistan after 24 years to play three Tests, as many ODIs and one-off T20I. The Aussies will first play three Tests in Rawalpindi, Karachi, and Lahore, respectively. They have announced a full-strength squad for the Test series.

As per reports, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Pat Cummins, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Hazlewood, Matthew Wade and Daniel Sams will also miss the start of IPL 2022 due to national duty in Pakistan.

READ: Cricket Australia announces full-strength Test squad for Pakistan Tour

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has called Test players, who are not a part of Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7, for training camp in Karachi from February 16 ahead of the Australia series.

Azhar Ali, Fawad Alam, Nauman Ali, Sajid Khan, Imam-ul-Haq, Saud Shakeel, Zaheed Mahmood, Yasir Shah (Reserved), and Mohammad Abbas (Reserved) will report to the camp on February 16.

Later on, other Test bound players will keep joining as per their availability. Test squad is scheduled to travel to Islamabad on February 23 where they will do isolation for three days.

From January 27, the squad will start training camp for the Australia series.

The Aussies are coming to Pakistan after 24 years to play three Tests, as many ODIs and one-off T20I. The Test series will start on March 4 at Pindi Stadium.

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LAHORE: Young pace ace Shaheen Shah Afridi is confident to lead his team’s bowling attack when they take on mighty Australians in three Tests, as many ODIs and one-off T20I at home in March-April this year. 

In a video released by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Afridi said Australia is a tough team, performing against them leaves a name for any cricketer.

“Australia last toured Pakistan in 1998 when I wasn’t even born. It is an exciting opportunity for me to lead Pakistan’s bowling when they come here after 24 years,” the youngster shared his feelings.

“I will be playing at home against Australia for the very first time. In fact, all of our players will face them at home for the first time. Our fans will also watch them for the first time in our stadiums. So, overall it’s a historic tour,” he added.

The 20-years-old cricketer feels that his team is prepared for the Aussie challenge at home. “Our team is ready to face them at home. Obviously, we’ll be having a home advantage. And, any team with home advantage, keeps an upper hand over the opponents,” he said.

“We will try to play our best cricket and amuse our fans. We can’t wait for it,” the pacer concluded.

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LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced to retain Saqlain Mushtaq as the national team’s head coach for another 12 months whereas former Australian pacer Shaun Tait has been appointed as bowling coach for 12 months. 

On Wednesday, PCB announced a 16-men squad for the Test series against Australia. Meanwhile, also disclosed the team management for the Australia series.

“PCB has confirmed Saqlain Mushtaq will continue as head coach for another 12 months, while it also announced the appointments of Shaun Tait as fast bowling coach for 12 months and Mohammad Yousuf as batting coach for the Australia series,” the statement said.

Player Support Personnel: Mansoor Rana (manager), Saqlain Mushtaq (head coach), Shahid Aslam (assistant to head coach), Mohammad Yousuf (batting coach), Shaun Tait (bowling coach), Cliffe Deacon (physiotherapist), Drikus Saaiman (trainer/strength and conditioning coach), Abdul Majeed (fielding coach), Emmad Ahmed Hameed (media and digital manager), Col (retd) Usman Anwari (security manager), Talha Ejaz (analyst) and Malang Ali (masseur).

Pakistan and Australia will play three Tests in Rawalpindi, Karachi, and Lahore respectively, starting on March 4.

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