File photo of Matthew Hayden.© Twitter
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has re-appointed Australian batsmen Matthew Hayden As a team mentor for the ICC World T20 Cup in Australia. Hayden expressed confidence that the Pakistan team with its strong players will light up the mega event to be held next month. Hayden worked with the Pakistan team during the World T20 Cup in the United Arab Emirates last year and saw Pakistan beat Australia in the semi-finals.
The PCB said Hayden will join the team in Brisbane on October 15, the day Pakistan will arrive from Christchurch after participating in the T20I series, which will also include Bangladesh and hosts New Zealand.
PCB also hired South Africa Vernon Philander For the last World Cup as bowling consultant.
The PCB said that the decision is a continuation of Hayden’s involvement with the national men’s team as it propelled them to the semi-finals of the previous World Cup.
PCB Speaker Ramiz Raja “I welcome Matthew Hayden back to the colors of Pakistan. He is a proven artiste with his credentials to be recognized and recognized around the world,” said.
“He brings with him a wealth of knowledge about the conditions in Australia and I am sure his participation will greatly benefit our extremely talented cricketers as we head into the World Cup and future tours.”
The PCB has also got sponsors for Hayden’s fees.
“I am extremely excited to be reunited with the Pakistan team and can’t wait to re-engage in the culture and feel the spirit of One Nation One Passion,” Hayden was quoted as saying in a PCB release.
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“I have seen how Pakistan is performing in the ACC T20 Asia Cup and the win over India on Sunday was fantastic.
“I think this Pakistan side has got what it takes to excel in Australia and the conditions will really suit them both from the point of view of batting and bowling. This team has all its bases and I am sure this World Cup Just like it happened in the UAE last year,” said the almost Australian.
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