In the aftermath of the shocking defeat to Afghanistan in the World Cup, Pakistan's cricket captain, Babar Azam, has stated that his team lacked the necessary attitude and vigor in their fielding performance. As per Azam, his team needs to inject extra effort and dedication to their game if they hope to turn their fortunes around.
"We need to show more intent and focus while fielding," Azam said in a virtual press conference. "Our fielding has been a weak link, and it's something we are going to address in the coming days."
"I don't see any attitude from the team while fielding. This is something that we need to work on immediately," Babar Azam, Pakistan Cricket Team Captain.
Pakistan's fielding performance has been under scrutiny since their World Cup campaign began. The team has dropped crucial catches and missed run-out opportunities, which crucially impacted the outcomes of their matches.
As per cricket analyst, Aakash Chopra, "Fielding is not just about athleticism, but also about attitude and commitment on the field. The Pakistani team seems to be lacking in these aspects."
Pakistan's fielding coach, Abdul Majeed, admits that the team's performance in the field has been lacking. "We have not been up to the mark in fielding," he said. "We need to improve our catching and ground fielding skills."
Statistics reveal the extent of Pakistan's fielding woes. In the four matches played so far, the team has dropped eight catches - the highest among all teams in the tournament. This has resulted in the opponents scoring an additional estimated 150 runs.
| Matches Played | Catches Dropped | Additional Runs Conceded |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 8 | 150 |
For Pakistan to turn things around, the focus now turns to their fielding. As Babar Azam rightly pointed out, they need to show more intent and attitude on the field. Whether the team can pull up their socks and deliver in the crucial upcoming matches remains to be seen.
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