Pakistan’s best pacer, Naseem Shah, feels fast bowlers require line and length discipline more than speed. Naseem stressed that good bowling is about both speed and delivery ahead of Pakistan’s vital tri-nation series match against South Africa.
“In conditions like these, bowling at 137-140 km/h with good line and length can still be impactful,” Naseem told a press conference. Few bowlers average 145 km/h. Execution and discipline trump speed.”
Pakistan, hosting the tri-nation series alongside South Africa and New Zealand, was criticized after losing the first match by 78 runs against New Zealand. Two of the team’s top pacers, Naseem and Shaheen Afridi, allowed 158 runs, raising questions about their fitness and ability. However, Naseem informed fans that the team has analyzed its mistakes and is working hard to fix them.
“As professional players, we know when we’ve fallen short,” Naseem said. “The goal now is to learn, improve, and perform better when it matters.”
The tri-nation series prepares for the February 19 ICC Champions Trophy. Pakistan will play New Zealand again in their opener, then India in a blockbuster encounter in Dubai on February 23. Naseem underlined the necessity of focusing on the competition rather than the India match despite the anticipation.
“It’s a pressure match, but you have to handle it wisely and play your best cricket that day,” he remarked. “Still, our bigger goal is winning the tournament, not one game.”
Pakistan is motivated to overcome hurdles and perform as a team. In the tri-nation series and Champions Trophy, Naseem Shah and his teammates strive to excel through discipline, strategy, and teamwork.
