KARACHI: Newly appointed New Zealand captain Tim Southee expects Pakistan to dance again from a 3-0 house Test collection whitewash by the hands of an competitive England staff, announcing on Sunday that his males would in finding their very own option to defeat the wounded hosts.
England passed Pakistan their first-ever 3–0 house Test whitewash previous this week, improving the popularity in their newly followed ultra-aggressive taste of Test cricket — coined “Bazball” after the nickname of head trainer Brendon McCullum.
The Kiwis tackle Pakistan within the first tournament of a two-match collection in Karachi on Monday.
Southee described England’s win as “impressive and incredible”, however mentioned his staff would in finding their very own option to tackle Pakistan.
“I think England played an incredible style of cricket and to come over here and win three Tests and the way they did was very impressive,” Southee mentioned on Sunday.
“It seems to be working for them (England), so we will be trying to look for ways that have worked for us and hopefully put on a performance that works for our side.”
Southee, taking up the Test captaincy from Kane Williamson, mentioned stipulations in Pakistan can be prone to go well with spin.
“I think when you come to this part of the world, you tend to think that spinners will have more of an impact,” mentioned Southee. “But there’s a place for the pace as well.”
New Zealand have most effective gained one Test collection in Pakistan, long ago in 1969.
The ultimate time they performed a Test in Pakistan used to be in 2002, with Pakistan’s “home” collection in the intervening time being performed most commonly within the United Arab Emirates because of safety issues.
The Kiwis have ruled Pakistan in contemporary contests, profitable their ultimate 3 collection in opposition to them — two times in New Zealand (2016 and 2020) and as soon as within the UAE in 2018.
Southee mentioned he anticipated Pakistan to dance again from the whitewash.
“Pakistan is a very good side, especially in these conditions,” mentioned Southee.
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam vowed his staff would come again strongly.
“Yes, we could not execute what we wanted in the last series but I have the belief in my team and my players that we can stage a strong comeback,” mentioned Azam.
Pakistan’s captain mentioned he used to be unperturbed through contemporary adjustments within the Pakistan Cricket Board, with Ramiz Raja sacked as chairman and changed through a control committee on Thursday.
Chief selector Mohammad Wasim used to be additionally sacked, changed through former participant Shahid Afridi.
“Things have changed in the last two or three days but as professionals you have to face such things,” mentioned Azam, whose captaincy could also be beneath scrutiny.
“Our job is to do effort on the ground, perform and apply what the best we have. These things are out of the ground and our full focus is on the ground as to how to win the matches and series.”
The 2nd Test of the collection, to be performed from January 2, has been shifted to Karachi because of foggy climate in Multan, the place it used to be to be performed.
England passed Pakistan their first-ever 3–0 house Test whitewash previous this week, improving the popularity in their newly followed ultra-aggressive taste of Test cricket — coined “Bazball” after the nickname of head trainer Brendon McCullum.
The Kiwis tackle Pakistan within the first tournament of a two-match collection in Karachi on Monday.
Southee described England’s win as “impressive and incredible”, however mentioned his staff would in finding their very own option to tackle Pakistan.
“I think England played an incredible style of cricket and to come over here and win three Tests and the way they did was very impressive,” Southee mentioned on Sunday.
“It seems to be working for them (England), so we will be trying to look for ways that have worked for us and hopefully put on a performance that works for our side.”
Southee, taking up the Test captaincy from Kane Williamson, mentioned stipulations in Pakistan can be prone to go well with spin.
“I think when you come to this part of the world, you tend to think that spinners will have more of an impact,” mentioned Southee. “But there’s a place for the pace as well.”
New Zealand have most effective gained one Test collection in Pakistan, long ago in 1969.
The ultimate time they performed a Test in Pakistan used to be in 2002, with Pakistan’s “home” collection in the intervening time being performed most commonly within the United Arab Emirates because of safety issues.
The Kiwis have ruled Pakistan in contemporary contests, profitable their ultimate 3 collection in opposition to them — two times in New Zealand (2016 and 2020) and as soon as within the UAE in 2018.
Southee mentioned he anticipated Pakistan to dance again from the whitewash.
“Pakistan is a very good side, especially in these conditions,” mentioned Southee.
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam vowed his staff would come again strongly.
“Yes, we could not execute what we wanted in the last series but I have the belief in my team and my players that we can stage a strong comeback,” mentioned Azam.
Pakistan’s captain mentioned he used to be unperturbed through contemporary adjustments within the Pakistan Cricket Board, with Ramiz Raja sacked as chairman and changed through a control committee on Thursday.
Chief selector Mohammad Wasim used to be additionally sacked, changed through former participant Shahid Afridi.
“Things have changed in the last two or three days but as professionals you have to face such things,” mentioned Azam, whose captaincy could also be beneath scrutiny.
“Our job is to do effort on the ground, perform and apply what the best we have. These things are out of the ground and our full focus is on the ground as to how to win the matches and series.”
The 2nd Test of the collection, to be performed from January 2, has been shifted to Karachi because of foggy climate in Multan, the place it used to be to be performed.