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Multan Sultans’ middle-order batter Iftikhar Ahmed has shared his thoughts on the team’s disappointing campaign in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10.
The 2021 champions and the last three seasons’ runners-up had a dismal campaign, losing eight out of nine matches. They are currently languishing bottom of the table with only two points.
Multan Sultans failed with the bat and ball in the tournament, with poor fielding being particularly noticeable.
Their misery with the bat was evident in the match against Peshawar Zalmi, where they crumbled for 108 in 19.1 overs.
The defeat set an unwanted record for Multan Sultans as they became the only team in the tournament’s history to be bowled out for under 120 runs four times in a single season.
While speaking on a private TV channel, Iftikhar Ahmed expressed disappointment over the quality of cricket, mentioning that they have been unable to perform as they did in previous years.
“We have lost eight matches out of nine. You have to play quality cricket in the PSL, which we have been playing for the past four years,” he said.
“Look, if the team losses, then every aspect of its performance is highlighted. I believe that, in addition to fielding, we have not performed well in any area. We didn’t lose solely due to the fielding; it was due to overall lack of performance,” he added.
The right-handed batter emphasized the lack of power-hitting in this PSL, stating that extensive work is needed on this ability within a specific timeframe to achieve better results.
”If you work for a month with someone, this is not enough. Instead, we should create a schedule for at least six months dedicated to developing the power-hitting skills of players. This way, we can see significant improvements at the next level,” he concluded.
