Grant Bradburn, the head coach of the Pakistan cricket team, is optimisticabout the potential benefits of reverse swing in the upcoming matches ofthe ICC World Cup 2023. He expressed his views in anticipation of the gameagainst Australia scheduled for Friday. Bradburn emphasized that thecricket ball tends to deteriorate rapidly in the unique conditions of India.
According to Bradburn, insights about the venues have revealed that theball undergoes considerable wear and tear, resembling a chewed-up objectafter approximately 20 overs. This rapid degradation results in a softerball, which, in turn, poses challenges for scoring runs in the latter partof the innings.
Bradburn explained that this scenario favors the emergence of reverseswing, a factor that could work to Pakistan’s advantage. He acknowledgedthe significance of these insights and their incorporation into the team’sstrategy.
In addition to discussing the technical aspects, Bradburn reflected on thevaluable lessons learned from Pakistan’s recent defeat to India inAhmedabad. He acknowledged the pressure on the team to perform and winconsistently. Following the defeat, the team conducted a thorough analysisof their performance. Bradburn highlighted the experiences gained from thematch, particularly the exposure to a large and often hostile crowd.
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Playing in front of a predominantly opposing crowd was an unusualexperience, and Bradburn noted the contrasting moments of silence thatoccurred when Pakistan was performing well, providing some respite from thehostile environment. These experiences were seen as opportunities forgrowth and learning for the team.