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As Pakistan gears up for the first Test against England in Multan, former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali has advised the team’s captain, Shan Masood, to take bold and decisive steps to uplift team morale. Ali urged Masood to adopt a brave leadership style, much like India’s Rohit Sharma, ahead of the crucial Test match starting on October 7. England had already announced their playing XI two days before the match, and Basit believes that Shan should respond similarly to inspire confidence in his squad.
Rohit Sharma’s Leadership as an Example
Basit Ali pointed to Rohit Sharma’s bold leadership during a Test match in Kanpur, where India managed to secure victory despite losing two days to rain.
Basit Ali emphasized the importance of announcing Pakistan’s playing XI early, urging Masood to assess the pitch and make a call before the match begins. The former cricketer also suggested that taking risks, even if it leads to mistakes, could work in Masood’s favor. Drawing a parallel with Rohit Sharma’s leadership, Basit highlighted how the Indian skipper’s brave decisions in a rain-affected Test against Bangladesh resulted in a thrilling win, proving that counter-attacking strategies can keep games alive.
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Sharma declared at a critical moment, ensuring his team could push for a result. This kind of fearless captaincy, Basit argued, is what Masood should emulate in order to guide Pakistan to success.
Boosting Team Morale
The former Pakistan cricketer also stressed that Masood needs to instil confidence in his players, especially in the absence of key players like Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, or Jasprit Bumrah.
“Tell them they are match-winners,” Basit advised, encouraging Masood to motivate the team by believing in their potential, a simple yet powerful approach to leading in high-pressure situations.
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