After Army Camp, Pakistan's Latest Training Drill Also Draws Flak. Watch
Major changes are expected in the Pakistan team following a disappoint exit from the T20 World Cup. The Babar Azam-led side was eliminated from the tournament in the group stage after losing to USA and India. The team continues to attract criticism from the cricket fraternity and fans, with some even suggesting that the board should sack the entire team. Days after arriving in Pakistan, captain Babar Azam was seen training in Lahore at the training complex of the Gaddafi Stadium. Amid criticism of the team, a video went viral on social media, where a few Pakistan players were seen doing catching drills.
In a bizarre incident, some of the players, including opening batter Imam-ul-Haq, were seen doing catching practice on old mattresses. However, the video has been drawing flak, with fans labelling the drill as "ridiculous".
Here's the video:
Imam-ul-Haq and others having special fielding drills with coach @Masroor173 in Pre Season Fitness Camp in Karachi pic.twitter.com/zL9qrwGVba
Here's how fans reacted:
They are making a joke out of themselves.
No wonder PCB is in a clown state.
Ball toh 2 fielders ke beech hi girna hai
This is so ridiculous - cricket is the richest sport and these professionals are honing their craft on bed mattresses! I reckon the fields in the next series they play will be covered with these..
Yar is Matress say behtar hai grass pey jump kar lain
Never seen them do this successfully when it's necessary on a field
Following their early exit from the tournament, the Pakistan players have been accused of playing politics withing the team. Rumours have also been rampant that there is groupism in the team with senior members not in the same page.
On Tuesday, Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad