KARACHI: Quetta Gladiators’ bowling coach Umar Gul has expressed hope for his team’s comeback in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight.
The Gladiators, who succumbed to their fourth defeat of the ongoing season following a crushing 63-run defeat against Islamabad United on Friday have sunk to the bottom of the points table with only two points in five matches.
The 2019 champions now need to win all their remaining five matches to make a case for themselves to make it to the playoffs.
Meanwhile, amid his side’s dismal campaign in the ongoing PSL 8, bowling coach Gul is still optimistic about his side’s comeback.
“We are too disappointed with this performance,” said Gul in the post-match press conference at National Bank Cricket Arena.
“I think we are still very much in the tournament. We still have a complete chance to make a comeback from here,” he added.
“We have told players that still five matches are left. If we play according to our strength, we will be in the tournament,” he maintained.
Gul then also praised wicketkeeper batter Azam Khan’s astounding 97-run knock against the Gladiators which lifted the United to post a mammoth 220/6 which eventually was too much for the Gladiators.
“Azam played really well and took the match away from us. We made mistakes in all departments. I know we could have done better,” said Gul.
It is pertinent to mention that the Gladiators next face defending champions Lahore Qalandars on March 2 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.