In the wake of confining Sri Lanka to 202/5 on the very first moment, Pakistan’s most recent pace sensation Naseem Shah said that the bowlers didn’t bowl as per the arrangement in the 1st session.
Sri Lanka in the principal session of the very beginning had a strong beginning to their innings as openers Dimuth Karunaraten and Oshada Fernando had a 96-run represent the primary wicket.
“It’s cricket and it occurs… truly there was dampness in the pitch however we couldn’t get wickets early. They likewise batted well and we didn’t bowl as indicated by the arrangement in the primary session, ecited Shah as saying.
“So we needed to re-plan and went out to contain in the subsequent session. Generally speaking the pitch was great, all you need to hit the great zones for progress. We could have taken another wicket in the day however we will return new tomorrow to get them as fast as we can to limit them under 250 to have full control of the game,” he included.
Shah who took two wickets on the very beginning was cheerful as Test cricket had returned following 10 years to Pakistan at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
“In Australia, I perceived how the group there was behind their bowlers constantly and their help truly gave them a push. What’s more, today, playing at a home scene before my very own group gave me the careful sense I got in Australia,” said Shah.
“The group was exceptional and they were supporting each great ball I bowled, so playing at home wasn’t about me being experiencing strain however rather I was getting a charge out of the air,” he included.
Sri Lanka were 202 for the loss of five wickets in 68.1 overs when the day was canceled because of terrible light.