Shan Masood feels the team has the capacity to change history, despite Pakistan’s dreadful track record in Australia. Pakistan team never won a Test series against Australia in 12 prior attempts.
As Pakistan prepares for the Test series, Masood, who took over as captain after Babar Azam stepped down after a poor World Cup campaign, sees this visit as a perfect opportunity to leave an indelible mark on cricket history.
Shan Masood told the media in Lahore before the team’s departure, “When you haven’t achieved something in history, you have an opportunity to change it.”
As a result, we shall work hard to generate excellent outcomes for Pakistan and the World Test Championship.
Despite leading the World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle with victories against Sri Lanka, Masood recognizes the challenges posed by Australia, a team riding high on recent Test championship and 50-over World Cup victories.
The Test series begins on December 14 in Perth, followed by matches in Melbourne (December 26-30) and Sydney (January 3-7).
Masood addressed the primary aims for success in Australia, reflecting defeats by innings margins on the previous tour in 2019.
“We need to score 400 and then take 20 wickets,” he said emphasizing the previous tour’s missed opportunity.
“The positive thing will be to have the belief to play well, and all those playing will contribute to give Australia some tough times.”
Masood praised the hiring of former England captain Adam Hollioake as the team’s new batting coach. He expressed the significance of hiring of people have knowledge to Australian conditions help team Pakistan. Hollioake’s knowledge with Australian conditions seems to be beneficial to the team.
Masood also expressed faith in Babar Azam’s key role in the team’s batting lineup. He said, “We want to play the type of cricket that our fans enjoy—a good and fighting brand.”
The cricketing world is waiting for Pakistan desperate to change its history as prepares for a historic victory in Australia.
