Harare: Pakistan U19 after qualifying for the Super Six stage of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, took part in a training session at the Takashinga Cricket Club in Harare on Sunday. The players under the coaching staff led by head coach Shahid Anwar participated in scenario-based match practice, where batters and bowlers were assigned different targets to achieve.
The team will continue training at the same venue on Monday before beginning their Super Six campaign on Tuesday.
Pakistan will face New Zealand in their opening Super Six fixture on Tuesday, 27 January, at the Harare Sports Club. Farhan Yousaf-led side will then take on India in their second and final Super Six match at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Sunday, 1 February.
Pakistan finished second in Group ‘C’ after wins over Scotland (by six wickets) and Zimbabwe (by eight wickets), while they suffered a 37-run defeat against England. England topped the group by winning all three matches, while Zimbabwe finished third and also qualified for the Super Six stage.
Mansoor Amjad, current fielding coach and part of Pakistan U19 winning team in 2004 while talking to PCB Digital said:
“Our fielding standards have been very encouraging. The number of catches taken, especially at crucial moments, reflects the hard work put in by the players. Alongside that, the players have saved valuable runs, which has made a significant difference for the team. (PCB)
