Pakistan coach and coach Misbah-Ul-Haq has suffered a torrid streak thus far in his dual role with the national team and his expressions during the second T20I against England marked him.
Well, amid Pakistan’s disappointing spectacle in Manchester, Misbah-Ul-Haq put his hands on his head multiple times in the dressing room as the cameras focused on him. The same has not fared well for former Pakistani cricketers.
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Pakistan suffered a five-wicket loss to England at Old Trafford in the second T20I even after posting an impressive first-inning total. Led by half a century of Babar Azam and Mohammad Hafeez, the tourists reached 195.
Jonny Bairstow and Tom Banton got England off to an explosive start before Shadab Khan eliminated them in successive installments. However, skipper Eoin Morgan and Dawid Malan stitched together a 112-run tier during which Pakistani bowlers were not up to the task.
According to the former Pakistan captain, the coach’s depressed body language was not a positive sign, as he sends the wrong message to cricketers. Akram, who is involved in the comment area, feels that a coach should radiate positivity no matter what the team is going through on the field.
“The head in the hands was not the best sign of the coach. Okay, the team and the bowlers are getting hit, but body language is very important to any coach. No matter what the situation is, your job is to be positive. At least it looks positive ” the former Pakistan seamer was quoted as saying by India Today.
Inzamam-Ul-Haq has his opinion on Misbah-Ul-Haq’s behavior:
Former heavy hitter and captain Inzamam-Ul-Haq echoed Akram’s words saying that Misbah-Ul-Haq, with his hands on his head, sends the wrong message to the side. Inzamam, who has also served as the head coach, said such actions would discourage players.
“During England’s fifth inning, the camera showed Misbah and he had his hands on his head, suggesting that something really bad had happened. You are giving the wrong message by doing these things. If you respond like this during the match, it will have a negative effect on the team. said the 120 test veteran on his YouTube channel.
The 50-year-old man remembered Mickey arthur reacting in the same way as Misbah-Ul-Haq as the players complained about it. She added that no matter what happens in the game, positive vibes are all that should flow from the locker room.
“Mickey Arthur used to respond the same way. Whenever he used to talk to players, they used to complain that Arthur’s similar antics affected them negatively. Whatever happens during the game, only positive vibes should come out of the locker room ”. Inzamam added.
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