KARACHI: Test cricketer Fawad Alam shared that he watched Australia from the stands when last time they came to the country back in 1998.Â
In a presser here on Wednesday, Fawad said it feels great to represent Pakistan in a historic home series against Australia.
“Last time when Australia played in Pakistan, I watched the match from stands as a fan. This time when they are coming, I am preparing as a player. It is a great feeling,” he said.
“Our people missed watching them in our grounds. They are equally excited for this series and good cricket awaits them,” he added.
Talking about team’s preparations, Fawad spoke about scenario-based training sessions. “Our training camp here was effective for all the players. Saqi Bhai and Yousaf Bhai worked with players, giving different scenarios to them,” the cricketer shared.
“Scenario-based training is not completely different. It is like normal training, the scenario just adds match-like feelings to it. For example, batters get scenarios, bowlers are also given different tasks. So, it is how it goes and helps players in preparations,” he concluded.
It must be noted here that Australia is coming to Pakistan for the first time in 24 years to play three Tests, as many ODIs and one-off T20I.