How to lead the run rate against New Zealand in mind: Mickey Arthur

Guess Bengaluru has high-scoring games, looking at statistics to make strategy: Director Cricket PCB Photo file

Pakistan Cricket Team Director Mickey Arthur says that we have all kinds of scenarios for the match against New Zealand.


Speaking at a press conference at the Channaswamy Stadium, Mickey Arthur said that Shadab Khan's interim tests have been done which seems to be fine, However, we are not in a position to decide on Shadab at this time.


Mickey Arthur said that every venue is a new venue for our players, the players have seen IPL and Test matches on TV, we come out to win every game.


He said that continuous travel is not a problem for the players, but due to strict security, it is a problem. Influences the team.


Regarding the match against New Zealand, Mickey Arthur said, "I guess there are high-scoring games here, we are making our strategy by looking at the data, we have in our mind how to beat New Zealand on net run rate. Yes, we have all kinds of scenarios, I don't necessarily tell the players what the scenario is.


Pakistan cricket team director said that he respects New Zealand as a rival but our first priority is to win the match and then we will see the scenario when we are in a position to win.


In response to a question, Mickey Arthur said that Haris Rauf is our main bowler, will not change him, may enter the field with a change game plan in tomorrow's match.