KARACHI: Pakistan’s former Test captain Javed Miandad lashed out at the performance of the Pakistan Cricket Team, also recalled his playing days, said that we used to finish the game within two to three days in our time.
Javed, while talking to the media, during a local event, said Pakistan used to win within two to three days on the spinning wickets.
“We used to dominate in our home grounds by making spin wickets. When I was playing, we have also finished Tests in two three days,” he said.
Javed further stated that he believes Pakistan should win at home.
“Pakistan made pitches according to their strength. Now, I think they need to win here because if they lose at home, they will lose everywhere in the world,” he said.
“400, 500 runs are normal in Test cricket. You are playing for Pakistan so you have to soak the pressure and show the intent,” he added.
Javed then went on to comment about the pitches of Pakistan and said the pitches here do not support fast bowling.
“Spin pitches can be made in Pakistan, the soil here is not suitable for fast pitches,” he said.
“Lahore’s pitch is a little fast, but not as fast as they are made in different parts of the world,” he added.
Pakistan’s batting great then furthered expressed his desire that the ongoing second Test between Pakistan and Australia here, concludes a result.
It is pertinent to mention here that Australia set Pakistan a massive target of 506, while Pakistan have managed to score 94 for the loss of two wickets in 44 overs.
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