Whatmore wants the Men in Green to play with controlled aggression – Cricket News Update
Pakistan national team head coach, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Davenell-Frederick-Whatmore-c52571, has urged his side to remain aggressive, yet focused during their upcoming series against Sri Lanka, starting on June 1.
“I feel that most teams are at their best when playing attacking or aggressive cricket. However, playing aggressive cricket does not mean playing recklessly, as this defeats the overall objective,” said the 58- year-old while talking to Pakpassion.com
The Australian coach is confident that http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 are ready to produce their best after taking part in extensive training and practice sessions in lead up to their bouts against his former side. He also believes that morale in the camp his pleasant following
the team’s winning campaign of the Asia Cup 2012 in March – further hoping that his side continues their winning streak.
Whatmore hailed the selection committee for naming three different squads for each format of the game, and expressed his contentment after being given a say during the selection process.
“As Head Coach obviously I was able to voice my opinions to the selectors; however, to say I had a “Major Say” is possibly a misconception,” said the former http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Bangladesh-c747 coach.
Green Shirts’ graph over the last one year has been on the rise. Apart from suffering defeats at the hands of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758, Bangladesh, West
Indies, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ireland-c751, while also whitewashed the no.1 ranked Test side England by a 3-0 margin at UAE.
Whatmore further defended T20 cricket, claiming that the version has brought improvement, especially in fielding standards, further asserting that the format brings matchless intensity to the game.
“Another great aspect to T20 tournaments is the increase in fielding standards and the general increase in skills and tempo; all of which will benefit the national team further down the road,” said the head coach.
Pakistan will play two twenty20, five ODIs and three Test match series during its tour of Sri Lanka, where the first Twenty20 between the two sides will take place on June 1 at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota.
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