Pakistan batting coach Michael Smith says he is preparing the team’s batters to handle different playing conditions while developing backup options for every batting position to strengthen the lineup.
Speaking to PCB Digital, the South African-born coach said the upcoming tri-series, starting on Sunday, would be his third series with the national team.
Smith, a Level 4 coach and former first-class cricketer, said Pakistan’s goal was to adopt a winning mindset in the tri-series and all future competitions. He explained that the coaching staff was working to build depth in the batting order by preparing alternative players for each position, allowing the team to adapt its strategy according to match situations and conditions.
Discussing the recent T20 series, Smith said the pitches were fast and offered considerable bounce. He added that the experience gained on such surfaces would benefit Pakistan’s preparations for the ODI World Cup, where batters could encounter different pitch conditions and varying levels of bounce.
He also praised the squad’s enthusiasm and team spirit, noting that experienced players were helping newcomers learn and improve their skills. Smith said this culture of collaboration and continuous learning would play an important role in preparing Pakistan’s batters for future challenges.
Michael Smith said that national team will enter the upcoming tri-series with a winning mindset, while efforts are underway to strengthen the batting lineup by developing backup options for every position.
The South African-born batting coach said he was preparing the batters to tackle the different challenges they could face at the crease. Smith noted that the pitches during the T20 series were fast and offered considerable bounce.
He said the experience gained on such surfaces would also help Pakistan prepare for the upcoming ODI World Cup. He added that the squad members were enthusiastic, with experienced players guiding and supporting newcomers. Smith, a Level 4 coach and former first-class cricketer, said the tri-series beginning on Sunday would be his third series with the Pakistan national team.