Sadiq backs settled Pakistan side to challenge England
Former Pakistan Test opener Sadiq Mohammad advises against major changes to the national cricket team's lineup ahead of their upcoming series against England. He suggests that the team's recent performance in the West Indies provides the necessary confidence to compete in English conditions.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Photo: AFP KARACHI: KARACHI: Former Pakistan Test opener Sadiq Mohammad believes Pakistan should resist the temptation to make sweeping changes for the opening Test against England, saying confidence gained from the drawn series in the West Indies has left the visitors well placed to compete in English conditions.
With the three-match Test series set to begin in England in the coming days, Sadiq said the unusually warm weather could reduce the traditional advantage enjoyed by England's seam bowlers.
"With such a hot weather in England, the pitches will play normally, like Pakistan," Sadiq told The Express Tribune.
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