Pakistan’s T20I Squad Trains on Marble Surface for Australia Series
Shadab Khan suffers freak injury while training
Pakistan's T20I squad is preparing for their upcoming series against Australia in a unique way - by training on a marble surface.
The team management believes that this will help the players to improve their Balance and agility, which are essential skills for playing on the fast and bouncy Australian pitches.
However, the training method has not been without its drawbacks. All-rounder Shadab Khan suffered a freak injury while training on the marble surface and has been ruled out of the series.
Squad members show mixed reactions to marble training
The squad members have had mixed reactions to the marble training. Some, like captain Babar Azam, have praised the method, saying that it has helped them to improve their footwork and shot-making.
Others, like Mohammad Rizwan, have been more critical, saying that the marble surface is too hard and slippery, and that it is increasing the risk of injuries.
Experts remain skeptical about the marble training method
Experts remain skeptical about the marble training method. They argue that it is not a realistic simulation of the conditions that the players will face in Australia, and that it could lead to more injuries.
Despite the skepticism, the Pakistan team management remains committed to the marble training method. They believe that the benefits outweigh the risks, and that it will help the team to perform well in the upcoming series against Australia.
Pakistan's T20I squad for the Australia series
The following is Pakistan's T20I squad for the upcoming series against Australia:
- Babar Azam (captain)
- Mohammad Rizwan (vice-captain)
- Fakhar Zaman
- Haider Ali
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Khushdil Shah
- Mohammad Hafeez
- Sohaib Maqsood
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Haris Rauf
- Mohammad Wasim Jr.
- Imad Wasim
- Usman Qadir
