Pakistan won the ICC World Cup 2023 first match against Netherlands at Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Stadium by 81 runs.
At the 2019 World Cup, Pakistan suffered a big defeat against West Indies, which dented their NRR so much that it cost them a semi-final spot after tying with NZ on 11 points and being eliminated as fifth. I’m sure it’ll be in the back of their mind coming into 2023.
Mickey Arthur’s excitement upon being approached to rejoin the Pakistan team as the director of cricket in April of this year stemmed from the prospect of witnessing the young boys he first coached in 2016 transform into accomplished individuals of influence.
Upon assuming his role, he embarked on a mission to revamp their playing style. The revamped batting approach draws inspiration from “Bazball,” a strategy that England has adopted over the past few years, resulting in remarkable success in Test cricket.
