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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting to review the national Test team’s performance and fitness issues after consecutive defeats against England and Bangladesh.
Fitness Concerns and Performance Evaluations
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi convened a critical meeting on Sunday to address the national Test team’s recent poor performance and fitness issues.
The two-hour meeting, held with the selection committee and team mentors, followed Pakistan’s consecutive Test series defeats against England and Bangladesh, raising concerns about the team’s form and future.
The meeting opened with Naqvi’s private discussion with the team mentors, followed by a joint session with the selection committee.
A major point of focus was the players’ fitness levels, which were identified as a key reason behind Pakistan’s lacklustre performance.
Pakistan’s recent defeats, including a 3-0 whitewash against England and a previous 2-0 loss to Bangladesh, have resulted in six consecutive Test losses, dropping the team to No. 9 in the ICC rankings.
The selection committee suggested potential changes to the squad, while Naqvi and the mentors agreed to complete fitness assessments of the players before the current series concludes.
This step is seen as crucial in helping the team regain competitiveness in upcoming matches.
Improving Pitches and Squad Adjustments
Another major point of discussion was the quality of pitches used in Pakistan’s home series.
Naqvi emphasised the importance of improving pitch conditions to better support the players and offer competitive home advantages.
Several key figures, including domestic cricket director Abdullah Khurram Niazi and high-performance director Nadeem Khan, were present during the meeting to offer their input on these challenges.
Among the mentors were Shoaib Malik, Misbah-ul-Haq, Waqar Younis, and Saqlain Mushtaq, while Sarfaraz Ahmed and selection committee member Asad Shafiq joined via video link.
The upcoming second Test against England in Multan, beginning on October 15, will be a crucial opportunity for the Shan Masood-led squad to improve their performance and regain lost confidence.
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