Lacking Naseem Shah a giant blow: Pak bowling coach Morne Morkel

Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel on Wednesday stated lacking injured pacer Naseem Shah was a giant blow however hoped that one other bowler would step into his sneakers throughout a must-win Asia Cup Tremendous 4 match towards Sri Lanka.

Naseem, who injured his proper shoulder through the match towards India, was dominated out of the match right this 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 last on September 17.

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“Clearly, it’s a large blow (absence of Naseem). It’s unlucky that he picked some little niggles. However what a improbable alternative for the blokes coming in. After taking place towards India, it’s a should win recreation for us tomorrow. I’m fairly excited to see new guys stepping in and displaying some character,” stated Morkel through the pre-match press convention.

Morkel stated dropping to India was very disappointing however careworn that the staff 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 had been bitterly upset. For me, the bowlers must do a little bit of self-reflection, and ask your self the exhausting questions. Sure, credit score should additionally go to the Indian batters.

“They put us below strain early. These are improbable classes for us earlier than the World Cup. We’re gonna develop from this and are available again stronger,” stated Morkel.

The previous South African quick bowler hoped that Pakistan spinners would elevate their recreation towards Sri Lanka.

“The circumstances are spin pleasant and I believe our spinners are working actually exhausting in the intervening time. They would be the first to place up their fingers when it’s wanted. They’re all match-winners and skilled gamers. They know the way to make comebacks,” he added.