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Pakistan captain Younus Khan has backed former Test skipper Javed Miandad’s idea of preparing bouncy pitches in the training camp here for the ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa this month.
Younus on Tuesday said he agreed with Miandad’s idea to have bouncy pitches at the national stadium where the camp would be held from September 12 before the team leaves for South Africa on September 17.
“It is a good idea as it will only benefit the team in their build-up for the Champions Trophy,” Younus said.
“The pitches and conditions in South Africa especially at the Wanderers and Centurion are difficult for players from the subcontinent and it takes them time to adjust. By having similar pitches in the camp the players can go to South Africa well prepared,” he added.
The Pakistan captain’s remarks are in contrast to that of the national team coach Intikhab Alam who is not too keen on the idea.
Miandad is the cricket advisor to the Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman and also batting consultant for the national and junior teams.
“We play three matches in the qualifying stages including two against strong teams like India and Australia so we need to go there well prepared,” Younus said.
Pakistan will play two warm up matches against Sri Lanka and a local side before the start of the Champions Trophy.
