After the MCG thrashing, Mohammad Hafeez praises Pakistan as a “better” squad. “As a team, we played better cricket.” “Our batting intent was better, and we were hitting the right areas while bowling,” Pakistan team director Hafeez said.
In a tense contest at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Pakistan suffered a humiliating 79-run defeat to Australia in the second Test. Despite falling short in the latter moments of the game, Pakistan team director Mohammad Hafeez was adamant that his team was the better team.
The game was a nail-biter, with Pakistan putting up a brave attempt to chase 317. Salman Ali Agha and Mohammad Rizwan’s promising collaboration heightened optimism, bringing them within touching distance. However, the game took a dramatic turn when Rizwan’s dismissal triggered a collapse, resulting in the loss of the last five wickets for just 18 runs in 40 balls.
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In a post-match review, Hafeez expressed delight in the squad’s overall performance
“As a team, we played better cricket.” “Our batting intent was better. We were hitting the right areas while bowling. ” Mohammad Hafeez was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo.
Despite conceding expensive blunders, Hafeez emphasized the numerous positives that demonstrated the team’s capacity to win the game. Nonetheless, Pakistan’s defeat was overshadow by regretful blunders, with Abdullah Shafique losing important catches in both innings.
“We made some errors, allowing 52 extra points, which really hurt us.” And then we crumbled from 124 for 1 to lose five major batters, and we couldn’t win the game,” Hafeez said.
Hafeez discussed the decision to make a fielding adjustment in response to Shafique’s troubles.”As a team, you always support your teammates when things aren’t going well for them. ” But we made this decision because, if he’s not comfortable, Babar is a superior slip fielder, so why not switch?”
Despite the defeat, Mohammad Hafeez remained positive about the team’s future
“These men have been working out together for a year. [Abdullah] performed admirably as a slip fielder. “Once you lose that confidence, you need to take some time away from the role,” he added.
The Australian captain, Pat Cummins, provided an opposing viewpoint, tacitly discounting Hafeez’s contention that his squad was superior. Cummins said, “Cool.” when heard about Hafeez’s statement. Yes, they played well, but I’m delighted we won. Does it truly make a difference? [If they had a better team]. It is important who wins in the end.”
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