Former captain and Director General Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Javed Miandad believes that Pakistan’s current set of players are talented enough to take their team to a respectable position in the upcoming World Cup, provided they adopt the 1992 attitude towards the game.
“We have some very talented boys in our side who can propel the team to glory. But what they need at present is aggression, motivation and the unconventional strategy of 1992 to excel in the World Cup,” he told newsmen on Monday.
“We have some very talented boys in our side who can propel the team to glory. But what they need at present is aggression, motivation and the unconventional strategy of 1992 to excel in the World Cup,” he told newsmen on Monday.
The master batsman said Pakistan could perform well in the mega event even without fast bowlers Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif, currently suspended by the ICC in a spot-fixing scam.
“I think Pakistan’s other players are also very talented and can be a threat to any side provided they grab the opportunities and play to their full potential,” he said.
Miandad said he was happy that his work with the boys during the camp for New Zealand tour yielded results as Pakistan outplayed the Kiwis in the first Test at Hamilton.
“Pakistan played brilliantly in that match. It is not easy to defeat New Zealand at their home ground. I hope the win will boost morale of our players and they will maintain the performance,” he remarked.
Miandad added that during the camp, he helped the players to identify the grey areas and overcome their weaknesses.
“But Pakistan must focus on the next match and should not relax as winning the series is very important for them.”
