Former Indian batter Gautam Gambhir has stated that the Pakistan cricket team is the worst fielding side in the World Cup. It must be noted that the Pakistani side recently suffered their first ODI defeat against Afghanistan. Pakistan were quite poor in the field as they mis-fielded a several of times which played a crucial role in their loss against Afghanistan.
“We have spoken about this in the Asia Cup as well – Pakistan’s fielding. You can have a bad day in bowling or batting, but not in fielding. This has been going on since the Asia Cup and the department has still not improved. I believe Pakistan are the most ordinary fielding team in this World Cup,” Gautam said.
The are struggling in spin: Gautam Gambhir on Pakistan
“Pakistan are struggling in spin bowling. On this wicket, where there was no dew and there was help for the spinners, none of the three spinners could pick up a single wicket. That is the second concern,” he said.
“The third concern is Pakistan’s batting. Pakistan’s top five batters are similar types of batters. They don’t have a batter apart from Iftikhar Ahmed who can take the game head-on,” Gambhir said.
“Cricket has moved on. Cricket is not the same as it was in the 1990s or 2011, where you score 270 or 280 runs and think that your bowling will defend that. Two new balls, flat wickets, five fielders within the circle, you will have to play proactive and attacking cricket,” he concluded.
The Men in Green have not been able to show their true form in the competition so far. Before the match against Afghanistan, Pakistan suffered a heart-wrenching defeat at the hands of Australia and their chances of qualifying for the next round look bleak.
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