http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mohammad-Hafeez-c76898 warned over poor shot selection – Cricket News Update
Pakistan’s head coach, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 in the 1st ODI of the 5-match series at Dubai International
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The head mentor stated that the way the opener played reckless shots in the match was not acceptable at all.
The 56-year-old revealed that the tour management has warned Hafeez over his poor shot selection, and urged him to play with concentration in the upcoming matches if he wants to keep his place in the side.
According to the former batsman, players are supposed to give 100% performance for the team rather than preferring individual recitals.
“We can’t afford to be complacent. Hafeez played a loose shot and he’s been warned,” he told Express Tribune.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755’s all-rounder, Hafeez, was right on the money with his bowling performance in Dubai, taking 2 wickets for 24 runs.
However, he presented an irresponsible batting show, as he gave away his wicket to the Lankan pacer http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ranasinghe-Arachchige-Suranga-Lakmal-c83928, courtesy a hasty shot towards mid-on, scoring just 5 runs on 6 balls.
Hafeez’s poor shot selection has compelled the side’s coach to advise him to perform responsibly.
The Sargodha-born batsman has cemented a place in the Men in Green squad as a very useful all-rounder, courtesy to his terrific recital with bat and ball in the every format of the game.
The 31-year-old, who is expected to be considered as Pakistan’s future captain, performed considerably well during the recently concluded 3-match Test series against Sri Lanka.
However, the way the experienced player of the team was warned over not giving satisfactory performance, proves that Pakistan has plenty of options to try.
Coming back to Mohsin’s statement, the former opening batsman, who represented his country in 48 Tests, and 75 ODIs, clarified that they can change the playing XI in next matches, considering the pitch conditions.
“But there is still room for improvement. As far as team selection is concerned, we will assess the conditions before the match,” the Karachi-born batsman added in same interview.
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