Prepare Players For Pitches In England: Qadir

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Jul, 2018 ) :Former leg-spinner Abdul Qadir has urged Pakistan Cricket board (PCB) to prepare Pakistan team according to pitches in England where 2019 World Cup will be held.

Talking to APP, Qadir, who was also former PCB chief selector, said it is time to start preparing for the World Cup as to form a formidable outfit for the mega event.

"I think the series between Pakistan and Zimbabwe won't benefit Pakistan as Zimbabwe is a low ranked team," he said.

Qadir, who appeared in 67 Tests and 104 ODIs between 1977 and 1993, said Pakistan need to play against tougher teams in order to improve their skills for next year's World Cup.

"PCB gets all the praise when Pakistan team wins against low ranked teams but this won't help the players' performance," he said.

Qadir, who captained the Pakistan cricket team in five Test matches during 1987�88 and 1988�89, said PCB must build an A team which can be a replacement for national team.

"If in case any of our players from the national team gets injured or hurt, then his replacement will be present in the A team," he said and added PCB must also hunt for talent from all over the country and groom them for future.

.....rpt