The practice match was the second step in our "back to business" strategy, Azhar Ali

Rebel TV reports that the national squad, which left for England on June 28 to take part in a series of three Tests and three T20 matches, is currently completing its quarantine in Worcestershire. Meanwhile, under the leadership of Azhar Ali, national cricketers are playing full net practice as well as intra squad practice matches.

Commenting on the activities of the national players in the bio-secure environment of Worcester Cricket Ground, National Test Squad captain Azhar Ali said that all the players understand their professional responsibilities and that is why despite staying at home for three months, they The quality of fitness is commendable. Azhar Ali said that it is not easy to return to the field after a long time but the ambitions of the players are high. He said that four consecutive days of net practice have given full confidence to the players.

پریکٹس میچ ہماری "بیک ٹو بزنس" حکمت عملی کا دوسرا مرحلہ تھا، اظہر علی

ہم درجہ بدرجہ کھلاڑیوں کو میدان میں لانے کی حکمت عملی پر عمل پیرا ہیں، کپتان قومی ٹیسٹ کرکٹ ٹیم۔ https://t.co/SgLqncTUfP

— PCB Media (@TheRealPCBMedia) July 8, 2020

Azhar Ali, captain of the national Test team, said that the practice match net proves to be better than individual training. He said that as a cricketer, he also gained more confidence by playing two-day practice matches than four days of training, which is why the team management has arranged to hold two intra-squad practice matches in Worcester before leaving for Derby.

Young captain Bat Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah's excellent line and length in the practice match has impressed the captain, while senior fast bowler Muhammad Abbas's familiarity with English conditions and county cricket experience is also a source of satisfaction for him. Azhar Ali said that the strong wind during the intrasquad match created difficulties for the bowlers but he hoped that the bowlers would soon adjust to the conditions.

Appreciating Babar Azam's abilities, the captain said that the confidence with which the vice-captain and Asad Shafiq batted was commendable. He said that Abid Ali and Shaun Masood also showed better batting in difficult conditions at the beginning of the day. Azhar Ali said that wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan joined the squad late but his batting also showed discipline which is welcome.