After taking 5 wickets on the first day, Naseem explained that Pakistan bowlers want to dismiss the Australian side under the 300-run total
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Pakistan speedster Naseem Shah has claimed that he believes that the deciding Test match between Pakistan and Australia will not end as a draw and will see a result.
Speaking to media through a virtual press conference ahead of day two, Naseem Shah said that bowlers have to focus on bowling longer spells and breakthroughs will eventually come.
"In hot weather, bowling in Test cricket isn't easy. You can get frustrated when you don't get wickets but you have to keep yourself relaxed because you have to bowl long [spells]," said Naseem during the interview.
While speaking about the condition of the Lahore pitch, Naseem explained that weather also played a crucial part as it remains significantly warmer in Lahore than Rawalpindi and Karachi.
"It wasn't quick but on the slower side, so to get the best out of it, you had to give it your all and try to get the ball to reverse when the ball was still hard. You had to bowl with extra pace, and since the ball was staying low, the more pace you put in, there was more chance of hitting the pads. All I tried to do was generate more pace and focus on hitting a fuller length," he stated.
After taking 5 wickets on the first day, Naseem explained that Pakistan bowlers want to dismiss the Australian side under the 300-run total.
We will try and get them all out for under 300," Naseem said. "The pitch could break up later, there are a few [rough] patches forming on it, and I feel there will be a result."
He further added: "I can't say how our batters will do until they come out to bat, but I don't think there is that much on the wicket to worry them. I'm pretty confident that they will play well and we will win."