KARACHI: Newly appointed New Zealand captain Tim Southee expects Pakistan to bounce again from a 3-0 residence Test sequence whitewash by the hands of an aggressive England crew, saying on Sunday that his males would discover their very own option to defeat the wounded hosts.
England handed Pakistan their first-ever 3-0 residence Test whitewash earlier this week, enhancing the repute of their newly adopted ultra-aggressive model of Test cricket — coined “Bazball” after the nickname of head coach Brendon McCullum.
The Kiwis tackle Pakistan within the first match of a two-match sequence in Karachi on Monday.
Southee described England’s win as “impressive and incredible”, however mentioned his crew would discover their very own technique to tackle Pakistan.
“I think England played an incredible style of cricket and to come over here and win three Tests and the way they did was very impressive,” Southee mentioned on Sunday.
“It seems to be working for them (England), so we will be trying to look for ways that have worked for us and hopefully put on a performance that works for our side.”
Southee, taking on the Test captaincy from Kane Williamson, mentioned situations in Pakistan could be prone to swimsuit spin.
“I think when you come to this part of the world, you tend to think that spinners will have more of an impact,” mentioned Southee. “But there is a place for the pace as well.”
New Zealand have solely received one Test sequence in Pakistan, manner again in 1969.
The final time they performed a Test in Pakistan was in 2002, with Pakistan’s “home” sequence within the interim being largely performed within the United Arab Emirates resulting from safety issues.
The Kiwis have dominated Pakistan in latest contests, successful their final three sequence towards them — twice in New Zealand (2016 and 2020) and as soon as within the UAE in 2018.
Southee mentioned he anticipated Pakistan to bounce again from the whitewash.
“Pakistan is a very good side, especially in these conditions,” mentioned Southee.
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam vowed his crew would come again strongly.
“Yes, we could not execute what we wanted in the last series but I have the belief in my team and my players that we can stage a strong comeback,” mentioned Azam.
Pakistan’s captain mentioned he was unperturbed by latest adjustments within the Pakistan Cricket Board, with Ramiz Raja sacked as chairman and changed by a administration committee on Thursday.
Chief selector Mohammad Wasim was additionally sacked, changed by former participant Shahid Afridi.
“Things have changed in the last two or three days but as professionals you have to face such things,” mentioned Azam, whose captaincy can be beneath scrutiny.
“Our job is to do effort on the ground, perform and apply what the best we have. These things are out of the ground and our full focus is on the ground as to how to win the matches and series.”
The second Test of the sequence, to be performed from January 2, has been shifted to Karachi resulting from foggy climate in Multan, the place it was to be performed.
England handed Pakistan their first-ever 3-0 residence Test whitewash earlier this week, enhancing the repute of their newly adopted ultra-aggressive model of Test cricket — coined “Bazball” after the nickname of head coach Brendon McCullum.
The Kiwis tackle Pakistan within the first match of a two-match sequence in Karachi on Monday.
Southee described England’s win as “impressive and incredible”, however mentioned his crew would discover their very own technique to tackle Pakistan.
“I think England played an incredible style of cricket and to come over here and win three Tests and the way they did was very impressive,” Southee mentioned on Sunday.
“It seems to be working for them (England), so we will be trying to look for ways that have worked for us and hopefully put on a performance that works for our side.”
Southee, taking on the Test captaincy from Kane Williamson, mentioned situations in Pakistan could be prone to swimsuit spin.
“I think when you come to this part of the world, you tend to think that spinners will have more of an impact,” mentioned Southee. “But there is a place for the pace as well.”
New Zealand have solely received one Test sequence in Pakistan, manner again in 1969.
The final time they performed a Test in Pakistan was in 2002, with Pakistan’s “home” sequence within the interim being largely performed within the United Arab Emirates resulting from safety issues.
The Kiwis have dominated Pakistan in latest contests, successful their final three sequence towards them — twice in New Zealand (2016 and 2020) and as soon as within the UAE in 2018.
Southee mentioned he anticipated Pakistan to bounce again from the whitewash.
“Pakistan is a very good side, especially in these conditions,” mentioned Southee.
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam vowed his crew would come again strongly.
“Yes, we could not execute what we wanted in the last series but I have the belief in my team and my players that we can stage a strong comeback,” mentioned Azam.
Pakistan’s captain mentioned he was unperturbed by latest adjustments within the Pakistan Cricket Board, with Ramiz Raja sacked as chairman and changed by a administration committee on Thursday.
Chief selector Mohammad Wasim was additionally sacked, changed by former participant Shahid Afridi.
“Things have changed in the last two or three days but as professionals you have to face such things,” mentioned Azam, whose captaincy can be beneath scrutiny.
“Our job is to do effort on the ground, perform and apply what the best we have. These things are out of the ground and our full focus is on the ground as to how to win the matches and series.”
The second Test of the sequence, to be performed from January 2, has been shifted to Karachi resulting from foggy climate in Multan, the place it was to be performed.