Pak vs Aus: Pakistan think-tank inspects grass-less pitch at Pindi Stadium

Saqlain Mushtaq, Mohammad Yousaf, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan were seen inspecting the first Test match’s pitch at Pindi Cricket Stadium

By Our Correspondent
March 03, 2022
The surface looks good for batting-meaning bat first strip after winning the toss, according to an official. Picture Arfa Feroz Zake
The surface looks good for batting-meaning bat first strip after winning the toss, according to an official. Picture Arfa Feroz Zake

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan cricket team’s think-tank inspected the almost grass-less Pindi Stadium late Wednesday evening.

Head coach Saqlain Mushtaq, batting consultant Mohammad Yousaf, captain Babar Azam and his deputy Mohammad Rizwan were seen inspecting the first Test match’s pitch that has been given almost final shape.

“The surface looks good for batting-meaning bat first strip after winning the toss. Hopefully it would take some spin late on the third day,” one of the officials when contacted said.

Meanwhile, covers were put on the pitch with fears of rain overnight. The weather forecast for Thursday morning is not all that good. Chances of rain are there.

Both Australia and Pakistan teams had extensive nets at the Stadium. Australians were seen batting for a long period with Pakistani batsmen also spending good time at the nets.