We did consider pulling out of New Zealand tour, says Pakistan coach Misbah-ul-Haq
As many as eight members of the Pakistan team tested positive with some members even breaching the local health protocols.
As many as eight members of the Pakistan team tested positive with some members even breaching the local health protocols.
"During the fifth over of England innings, when Pakistan were bowling their Powerplay overs and had conceded 40-45 runs, the camera kept showing Misbah and he had his hands on his head, which suggested that something really bad happened," Inzamam said in his Youtube channel.
Naseem Shah is a part of the formidable-looking Pakistani pace attack for the three-match series against England, all set to be played from Wednesday.
The PCB has granted Test captaincy to senior batsman Azhar Ali, while it is Babar Azam who has been given the captaincy of limited-overs team.
Sohail also said that Misbah's past record of being a tad too defensive as a skipper may make him a bad mentor for somebody like a Babar Azam.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has recommended a host of "back to cricket" guidelines which includes a 14-day pre-match isolation training camps to ensure the teams are free from COVID-19.
The 25-year-old, who was named captain of the Pakistan T20 team ahead of the Australia series in October last year, was recently handed the reins of ODI team as well.
Misbah also said that their upcoming tour to England, currently slated to take place in July and August, will not be easy for either the players, coaches or anyone as circumstances are not ideal for cricket.
According to rumours, Wahab and Aamir have been punished by PCB for deciding to quit red-ball cricket.
"He is a top-class performer and this is the right time to groom him," Pakistan's coach said.
