Shadab laments poor fielding in loss to Lahore Qalandars

LAHORE: Islamabad United captain Shadab Khan attributed his team’s crushing defeat against Lahore Qalandars in the 19th match of PSL 10 to costly fielding errors.

Speaking at the post-match presentation, Shadab Khan acknowledged the impact of fielding lapses. “I think our fielding lapses really hurt us today—especially when set batters were given chances, it made a big difference. We definitely fell short in the field,” said Shadab.

The Islamabad skipper also expressed frustration over the soft dismissals, emphasizing the importance of a strong mindset while chasing big totals. “As professionals, we have to be ready for any situation. When you’re chasing a big total, the mindset has to match the challenge. Unfortunately, we gave away too many soft dismissals and didn’t bat up to our potential.”

Shadab analyzed the pitch conditions, noting how they favored pacers early on but became easier for batting as the ball softened. “The pitch had something in it for the pacers. Early on, the hard length was effective, but once the ball got softer, batting became easier. It wasn’t spinning much, so the fast bowlers had a clear advantage if they hit the right areas.” Despite the setback, Shadab remained optimistic, emphasizing that setbacks are inevitable in long tournaments.