As the Pakistan men’s cricket team prepare for their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 opening match against the Netherlands, team director Mickey Arthur shared his insights and excitement about the upcoming challenges.

In a press conference, Arthur discussed various aspects of the team’s readiness, development, and expectations.

“I think our bowling attack is the best in the world. If we score runs, our bowlers can defend it,” he said.

In a strategic shift from their approach during the Asia Cup, the Men in Green have decided to keep their playing XI under wraps until the toss.

“We have an idea of our team, and our 11 players are ready. When the toss happens, the playing XI will be revealed,” he said.

Addressing concerns about over-reliance on specific batsmen, Arthur debunked the notion that the team’s batting revolves solely around Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan.

“Our batting does not just revolve around Babar and Rizwan. We have many talented batsmen, including Imam. Saud Shakeel and Fakhar Zaman are also quality batsmen,” he concluded.