From military-style drills at an army camp to catching practice on mattresses, Pakistani players have adopted unconventional methods to prepare for matches. However, these innovative approaches have not been well-received by fans, who have consistently voiced their dissatisfaction on social media.
The team has come under scrutiny for their non-traditional training techniques, with many questioning whether these methods will actually enhance their performance on the field.
A video circulating widely on social media shows Pakistan players engaging in fielding drills using mattresses. Fans have amusedly poked fun at the players for their unusual practice session, finding the unconventional approach entertaining and humorous.
Imam-ul-Haq and others having special fielding drills with coach @Masroor173 in Pre Season Fitness Camp in Karachi pic.twitter.com/zL9qrwGVba
— Shahzaib Ali 🇵🇰 (@DSBcricket) July 2, 2024
They are making a joke out of themselves.
No wonder PCB is in a clown state.— Rahul 🇮🇳 🇦🇺 (@tweets_Sky33) July 3, 2024
Aap ye kar lein, hum world cup catch kar lete hein ❤️ pic.twitter.com/cTMrwi8Ur3
— Harry Manchanda 👨💻🇮🇳 🚀 (@HarmanManchanda) July 3, 2024
This is so ridiculous – cricket is the richest sport and these professionals are honing their craft on bed mattresses! I reckon the fields in the next series they play will be covered with these..
— Rajasthani Tau Ji (@Rajasthanii_Tau) July 3, 2024
Never seen them do this successfully when it’s necessary on a field 💀
— Hihi Gadid • 🇵🇸 (@bigbrownenergy) July 3, 2024
And the result would be 👇👇 pic.twitter.com/kI1drjRiAt
— menda (@vj_corp) July 3, 2024
Wahan to ground main yehe mattress dhundte hain phir dive hi nhe marte… Ye log kahenge hamain to mattress pe bola tha khelna hai 😂
— Syed Shoaib (@Shoaibsyed0) July 3, 2024
Evolving.. just backwards
— Kasi mama (@Kasi_mama_) July 3, 2024
Getting ready to sleep after eating biryani
Give a blanket too— Duggu Tej (@duggu_tej) July 2, 2024
These princesses of pak cricket are too lazy to react even on rose bed
— Tahir (@15___blade) July 3, 2024
Pakistan had a disappointing outing at the recently concluded T20 World Cup, exiting in the first round. Placed in Group A, they suffered consecutive losses to hosts USA and arch-rivals India. Despite rallying with victories over Canada and Ireland, their efforts fell short as they finished third in the group standings, missing out on the Super 8 due to net run rate.
Looking ahead, Pakistan is scheduled to play a two-Test series against Bangladesh followed by three Tests against England. It’s improbable that senior players such as Babar and Rizwan will opt to take a break from these upcoming assignments.