Pakistan’s 16-member squad, led by captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, began preparations for the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) tri-nation series with an intensive training session at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Pakistan will face Sri Lanka on October 18 and England on October 20 in Rawalpindi. The team will then travel to Lahore, where it is scheduled to meet England on October 25 and Sri Lanka on October 27.
Three-Hour Training Session
The squad completed a three-hour training session from 4pm to 7pm Pakistan Standard Time under the supervision of the coaching staff.
The session was overseen by head coach Mike Hesson, batting coach Mike Smith, bowling coach Shaun Tait and fielding coach Mansoor Amjad.
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With a demanding 50-over cricket season ahead, the players focused on skill development and match preparation. All 16 squad members took part in the session, with each player given an opportunity to bat.
Pacers and Spinners Work in the Nets
Pakistan’s pace attack, comprising Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Razaullah, Faheem Ashraf and Naseem Shah, worked under the guidance of bowling coach Shaun Tait.
Meanwhile, spinners Shadab Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Arafat Minhas and Sufyan Moqim bowled extended spells in the nets as they continued their preparations for the series.
The training programme provided the squad an opportunity to sharpen its bowling skills and build rhythm ahead of the upcoming fixtures.
Further Training Scheduled
Pakistan will continue training at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday and Saturday, with both sessions scheduled from 4pm to 7pm.
The team’s preparations come ahead of a series featuring Sri Lanka and England, offering Pakistan an opportunity to fine-tune combinations and assess its players in 50-over conditions.
