The Pakistan and South Africa Test series is set to begin tomorrow at the Gaddafi Stadium Lahore, where the captains of both teams unveiled the series trophy at the National Cricket Academy. Pakistani captain Shan Masood and South African leader Eden Markram expressed their views on the series at press conferences. Take 20 wickets to win the match
National Test team captain Shan Masood said that playing against a strong and world Test champion team like South Africa is a golden opportunity, which will boost the team's confidence. He said, ’If we want to perform well in the Test Championship, it is very important to maintain form in the home series. We will try to get a better start in this series. ' Also read: Pakistan tour of South Africa cricket team, big government announcement on security
Shan added that long breaks in Test cricket affect performance, but this time the PCB has tried to mitigate the issue by improving scheduling. Gaddafi Stadium will be a challenge
According to Shan Masood, the Test match has not yet been played at Gaddafi Stadium and it will be a new challenge for the team ’If both the teams score 600 runs on the flat wicket, it will not be beneficial for us, we need a wicket where 20 wickets can be taken'. He quoted Sajid Khan as saying that he is the main spinner of the team but is currently suffering from viral flu and his inclusion will be decided after the opinion of the medical team '. ’Playing spinners in Pakistan will be a challenge,' Eden Markram
South African captain Eden Markram said that he is committed to playing good cricket in Pakistan. He acknowledged that Pakistan's spin-friendly wickets will be a challenge for him, but his team is ready for it. ’We will field with full preparedness against the spinners of Pakistan. The continent does not need any introduction, but we will try to take wickets by bowling well. ' Read more:South Africa's Air Force Chief Samu Mbambu visits Pakistan, meets Gen. Sahir Shamshad, presents Guard of Honour
Markram added that this series is an opportunity to get off to a great start in the World Test Championship and they want to play it to the fullest. Trophy unveiling and museum tour
The regular trophy of the Test series was unveiled at the National Cricket Academy, where the two captains jointly unveiled the trophy. On this occasion, Eden Markram also visited the NCA Museum, where Shan Masood briefed him on the history of Pakistan cricket and various trophies. First test from tomorrow
The first Test match between Pakistan and South Africa will start tomorrow at the Gaddafi Stadium Lahore, where fans are hoping for a tough and thrilling contest. The series is important for both teams not only in terms of World Test Championship points, but also a golden opportunity to take the lead against each other.
Pak, South Africa Test series begins tomorrow, Sean Masood’s key statement on the win
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