Naseem Shah Confident in Pakistan’s Comeback, Analyzes Melbourne Conditions

After a narrow loss in their opening game, Pakistan’s fast-bowler Naseem Shah addressed the media, emphasizing the team’s commitment to learning from their mistakes and making a strong comeback. Reflecting on the match, he highlighted that the team identified specific areas, especially in batting, where they aim to improve for future games.

Commenting on the conditions at Melbourne, Shah praised Australia’s bowling performance and acknowledged the pitch’s advantage for fast bowlers, noting that “the short ball worked better than length deliveries on this surface.” He voiced confidence in Pakistan’s bowling unit, which has shown consistent form, and remains optimistic about the team’s potential.

Addressing fitness concerns, Shah assured that he is in great shape, explaining that minor cramps can occur but are easy to recover from. He stressed that Pakistan’s focus remains on playing their best cricket and working as a unit, rather than targeting any specific opponents.

The narrow loss has provided the team with valuable lessons, and Shah believes Pakistan is determined to capitalize on these insights, aiming for a strong performance in the upcoming match.