LAHORE: Head Coach Pakistan Cricket Team – Saqlain Mushtaq acknowledged the green shirts’ performance in the recently concluded Karachi Test and said he is proud of the way the whole team made history.

Saqlain, while talking to the media via a virtual press conference heaped praises on the Pakistan cricket team for pulling off a rearguard draw against Australia in the second Test of the ongoing series.

“History was made in the second Test against Australia and I am extremely proud of the way the whole team showed character,” he said.

“The players made the impossible possible. I am proud of the way the whole team has made history,” he added.

Saqlain further praised the players for putting on brilliant performances against a top team like Australia, while also claiming the National Stadium Karachi (NSK)’s pitch has all the elements for Test cricket in it.

“The pitch for the second match had all the elements for the Test cricket. The weather affected the action during the first Test, while Australia also played technically. I think that is the reason why the Pindi Test was drawn,” he said.

Pakistan head coach also backed the middle-order batter, Fawad Alam, for his below-par performance in the second test, saying he performed in his way.

“I think Fawad performed in his way. He could not get a chance to bat in the first Test, while a couple of good balls resulted in his dismissals in the second Test,” he said.

Saqlain then also commented on Yasir Shah’s inclusion and revealed lack of match fitness halted Yasir from making it to the Playing XI.

“We did not include Yasir into the Playing XI following his lack of match fitness,” he stated.

Furthermore, Saqlain also revealed that the home side is confident to win the series by winning the third Test. He further claimed that the green shirts will play strong cricket.

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