The former off-spinner still has some tricks up his sleeves as he often bowls in the practice sessions to the Pakistani batters
21 March, 2022
PHOTO COURTESY: PCB
Pakistan men's team head coach Saqlain Mushtaq replicated Shaheen Shah Afridi's trademark celebration style after dismissing him during a practice session.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) posted a video before the start of the third Test where Saqlain and fast bowling coach Shaun Tait were bowling to Shaheen and Haris Rauf.
The 45-year old was one of the finest off-spin bowlers in the 90s. He invented a new variation called 'Doosra.' The mystery delivery helped him become the quickest to pick up 250 wickets in ODI's (138 matches).
The former off-spinner still has some tricks up his sleeves as he often bowls in the practice sessions to the Pakistani batters.
In a video, Saqlain was bowling to Shaheen Afridi and copied his celebration style after getting his wicket. Shaheen was not accepting that Saqlain had dismissed him.
Saqlain also revealed that he previously dismissed Haris Rauf twice in the practice sessions.
The players were having a lighter moment as they laughed and mocked each other.
Meanwhile, Iftikhar Ahmed also received some valuable tips for spin bowling from the legend during the session.
Pakistan's newly-appointed bowling coach Shaun Tait also opened his arms and darted some quick balls in the nets. The former Australian pacer joined the team during the second Test for his first assignment with the Men in Green.
Watch the video here:
Fun at the nets!@Saqlain_Mushtaq continues to bamboozle, Shaun Tait aims to hit 160kph again!#BoysReadyHain l #PAKvAUS pic.twitter.com/3pxNgYq5dr
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 21, 2022
