Missing Naseem Shah a big blow: Pak bowling coach Morne Morkel

Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel on Wednesday mentioned lacking injured pacer Naseem Shah was an enormous blow however hoped that one other bowler would step into his footwear throughout a must-win Asia Cup Super Four match towards Sri Lanka.

Naseem, who injured his proper shoulder through the match towards India, was dominated out of the event at the moment, and Zaman Khan has been named as his substitute.

Pakistan and Sri Lanka are tied on two factors going into the digital knockout match on Thursday, and the winner will face India within the closing on September 17.

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“Obviously, it is a big blow (absence of Naseem). It is unfortunate that he picked some little niggles. But what a fantastic opportunity for the guys you know coming in. After going down against India, it’s a must win game for us tomorrow. I’m quite excited to see new guys stepping in and showing some character,” mentioned Morkel through the pre-match press convention.

Morkel mentioned shedding to India was very disappointing however pressured that the workforce will come again stronger from the debacle.

After amassing 356 for 2, India had bowled out Pakistan for 128 to register a report 228-run victory.

Pakistan’s bowling coach Morne Morkel through the media briefing forward of the Sri Lanka match.
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“After the India match, we were bitterly disappointed. For me, the bowlers need to do a bit of self-reflection, and ask yourself the hard questions. Yes, credit must also go to the Indian batters.

“They put us under pressure early. Those are fantastic lessons for us before the World Cup. We are gonna grow from this and come back stronger,” mentioned Morkel.

The former South African quick bowler hoped that Pakistan spinners would carry their sport towards Sri Lanka.

“The conditions are spin friendly and I think our spinners are working really hard at the moment. They will be the first to put up their hands when it is needed. They are all match-winners and experienced players. They know how to make comebacks,” he added.