*ISLAMABAD – A surprise but much desired improvements has surfaced inPakistan cricket team fielding arena.*

*The catching rate of the Pakistan cricket team has seen an improvementsince February 2017, according to an ESPNCricinfo report.*

“Pakistan’s overall catching has increased to 85.9% since February 2017,”the report mentioned. “This is up from 81.3% in the two years prior andbetter even than the 84% catching rate Australia and South Africa can boastduring this period.”

Head coach Mickey Arthur had vowed to improve the fielding standards ofPakistan since taking charge in May 2016.

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“He quickly made Pakistan’s fielding ineptitude a cause celebre, andrepeatedly emphasised how important it was that they improved their fitnessstandards along the way,” the report stated.

Former Pakistan Cricket Board heads Shaharyar Khan and Najam Sethi, alongwith chief selector Inzamamul Haq put their faith in Arthur which hasyielded results.