Pakistan have been knocked out of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 as they lost last group match against England in Kolkata on Saturday but coach Mickey Arthuh is still backing captain Babar Azam.
Expressing disappointment in the team’s overall performance in the World Cup, Arthur acknowledged that they didn’t play the best cricket.
“We should give Babar Azam opportunities; he will learn from his mistakes,” Arthur stressed. “Making mistakes is not a crime; everyone does it.”
“If Naseem Shah was available, our bowling would have been better.”
Arthur highlighted the versatility of bowler Haris Rauf, who bagged the record for conceding the most runs (533) in a single World Cup edition.
“Haris Rauf is not just a new-ball bowler; he bowls better than the old ball.”
“The failure of the spin attack is disappointing; spinners play a crucial role in our brand of cricket,” he concludes.
