Pakistan, who are currently placed at lowly ninth spot in the ODI rankings, are facing a danger of failing to qualify automatically for the 2019 World Cup in England. Pakistan bowling coach Azhar Mahmood has urged his national side to follow England's example as they look to stage a one-day international revival of their own.
“It's been a disappointing time for us,” Mahmood, who saw Pakistan concede a world record total of 444 for three in the third ODI at Trent Bridge, told reporters in Cardiff on Saturday.
“The way we bowled at Nottingham wasn't good enough”. “We are going to make mistakes. As long as we learn from them, we hope we can turn the tables around.”
“That is what England has done following their embarrassing first-round exit at last year's 50-over World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
“Where England was 18 months ago, they changed the mentality and we have to do the same thing,” Mahmood said.
“Mindset, a little bit more aggression, a bit more positive cricket, intent. We need to change this mentality and thinking. Moving forward, we've got young players who can change things around but it will take time.”
However, Pakistan is determined to learn the lessons England have taught them about one-day international cricket this summer.
Pakistan will play England in a one-off T20i game in Manchester on Wednesday, September 7th. England has already won the five-match ODI series against Pakistan after earlier leveling the four match Test series 2-2.
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