Shoaib Akhtar thrilled with choice of coach
Wednesday, 18 July 2007
Shoaib Akhtar, the Pakistan fast bowler, has said that he is delighted by Geoff Lawson's appointment as national coach, claiming only an Australian can help Pakistan beat the world's best team, reports Cricinfo.
"I am excited that he is coming to Pakistan, it's thrilling. He can lift us to that level where we can become world beaters," said Shoaib. "I have always loved the Australian mentality. They only play to win and even if they lose they put up their best till the end. I am confident that Lawson will help us beat Australia because he will know their weaknesses and strong points."
Shoaib said that teams from the subcontinent, especially Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, have benefitted from being coached by Australians. Both teams had extended stints with Dav Whatmore.
Shoaib was confident that Lawson's presence would help him and all the fast bowlers in the Pakistan line-up. "He is someone who believes fast bowlers can win matches and I will definitely be able to lift the level of my performance under him. Once the fast bowlers deliver the team will benefit.
"I am excited that he is coming to Pakistan, it's thrilling. He can lift us to that level where we can become world beaters," said Shoaib. "I have always loved the Australian mentality. They only play to win and even if they lose they put up their best till the end. I am confident that Lawson will help us beat Australia because he will know their weaknesses and strong points."
Shoaib said that teams from the subcontinent, especially Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, have benefitted from being coached by Australians. Both teams had extended stints with Dav Whatmore.
Shoaib was confident that Lawson's presence would help him and all the fast bowlers in the Pakistan line-up. "He is someone who believes fast bowlers can win matches and I will definitely be able to lift the level of my performance under him. Once the fast bowlers deliver the team will benefit.