Pakistan ODI captain Azhar Ali on Thursday urged his team to pick up their game after they slumped to ninth in the one-day international rankings, equaling their worst ever.
According to local media reports, "We are aware of the latest rankings, which are worrying," Azhar said. "We know we have to beat top teams to rise in the rankings and we are quite determined to do that."
Azhar said he hoped a new coach and the recently appointed chief selector former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq would sit down to plan a strategy. “I think a new selection committee and a new coach will help plan things and I am optimistic that the boys will lift their performances… which we badly need.”
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been looking for a new head coach after former head coach Waqar Younis stepped down from the role following a dismal World Twenty20 campaign in India last month.
Pakistan will play a five-match ODI series against England in August before taking on West Indies and Australia later.
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