NEW DELHI: Pakistan legends Javed Miandad and Misbah ul Haq on Tuesday got here to the protection of Babar Azam, emphasizing that it is unfair to put all the blame on the captain for the below-par efficiency within the not too long ago concluded Asia Cup.
Miandad and Misbah additionally adviced the authorities to chorus from overreacting after the Asia Cup disappointment. Addressing the media in Karachi, each urged towards singling out Babar for criticism.
“Why blame Babar Azam solely when the remainder of the staff did not carry out as properly within the Asia Cup matches towards India and Sri Lanka,” Miandad mentioned.
Each the stalwarts, who’ve performed World Cups in India, additionally suggested the gamers to not let the considered enjoying the mega-event in India have an effect on them psychologically.
“Look our staff will not be as dangerous because it performed within the Asia Cup. It has loads of potential to do properly within the World Cup. Solely factor is how rapidly our gamers cope and modify to enjoying in Indian circumstances earlier than massive crowds and in a rustic the place they’ll encounter some hostility,” Miandad mentioned.
The veteran batsman, who had three tenures as Pakistan coach, mentioned the gamers have to study from their efficiency within the Asia Cup and plan forward for the World Cup.
“The earlier this suspense concerning the closing squad is ended the higher it’s for us within the mega-event,” Miandad mentioned.
He mentioned whereas different groups have introduced their squads and seemed settled, there was pointless panic in Pakistan cricket after simply two defeats within the Asia Cup.
Misbah additionally mentioned that Pakistan would solely do properly if everybody within the squad contributes collectively.
“Do not simply anticipate Babar to carry out each time. This isn’t potential. This staff has been profitable as a collective unit and so they should keep in mind that even in India,” he mentioned.
He mentioned Babar had now been the captain for 3 years and he would solely get higher in taking tactical and management selections with time.
“Now will not be the time to speak about his captaincy. He’s somebody who will be relied upon within the World Cup as a captain and batsman.”
The previous captain additionally felt that speculations and discussions about division within the dressing room and rumours a couple of participant leaking inside data would solely harm the staff spirit.
“I’ve labored with these gamers as captain, coach and chief selector and I again them to do properly within the World Cup,” Misbah mentioned.
(With inputs from PTI)
Miandad and Misbah additionally adviced the authorities to chorus from overreacting after the Asia Cup disappointment. Addressing the media in Karachi, each urged towards singling out Babar for criticism.
“Why blame Babar Azam solely when the remainder of the staff did not carry out as properly within the Asia Cup matches towards India and Sri Lanka,” Miandad mentioned.
Each the stalwarts, who’ve performed World Cups in India, additionally suggested the gamers to not let the considered enjoying the mega-event in India have an effect on them psychologically.
“Look our staff will not be as dangerous because it performed within the Asia Cup. It has loads of potential to do properly within the World Cup. Solely factor is how rapidly our gamers cope and modify to enjoying in Indian circumstances earlier than massive crowds and in a rustic the place they’ll encounter some hostility,” Miandad mentioned.
The veteran batsman, who had three tenures as Pakistan coach, mentioned the gamers have to study from their efficiency within the Asia Cup and plan forward for the World Cup.
“The earlier this suspense concerning the closing squad is ended the higher it’s for us within the mega-event,” Miandad mentioned.
He mentioned whereas different groups have introduced their squads and seemed settled, there was pointless panic in Pakistan cricket after simply two defeats within the Asia Cup.
Misbah additionally mentioned that Pakistan would solely do properly if everybody within the squad contributes collectively.
“Do not simply anticipate Babar to carry out each time. This isn’t potential. This staff has been profitable as a collective unit and so they should keep in mind that even in India,” he mentioned.
He mentioned Babar had now been the captain for 3 years and he would solely get higher in taking tactical and management selections with time.
“Now will not be the time to speak about his captaincy. He’s somebody who will be relied upon within the World Cup as a captain and batsman.”
The previous captain additionally felt that speculations and discussions about division within the dressing room and rumours a couple of participant leaking inside data would solely harm the staff spirit.
“I’ve labored with these gamers as captain, coach and chief selector and I again them to do properly within the World Cup,” Misbah mentioned.
(With inputs from PTI)