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Hyderabad Kings’ head coach Jason Gillespie has stated that there are no issues with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and that the test coach position has been completed in a good manner, with no issues now. In a media talk in Lahore, Jason Gillespie said that the team’s preparations are going well, and the timing of assembling for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) was perfect. He praised the players’ hard work, saying that he is proud of all of them because they have put in hard work, and the PCB and other stakeholders are commendable for their efforts.
The head coach of the Hyderabad Kings also expressed hope that Glenn Maxwell would arrive soon, but did not confirm his final arrival. He said that Saifuddin’s role is clear, and he is an excellent player, and he is expecting him to perform well in the tournament. He also mentioned that Mohammad Hasnain is training, and hopefully, he would be available for the next match, and they would try to assemble the best combination for the match against Quetta Gladiators.
Jason Gillespie also stated that it takes some time to assemble the best combination, and most bowlers prefer the T20 format over the test format. He said that players, coaches, and franchises need to communicate to find a suitable solution, and he prefers traditional test cricket. He also expressed his understanding that administrators are aware that it is challenging to handle multiple international cricket matches, T20 tournaments, and that it becomes challenging for players to play all formats.
Before the match, Lahore Qalanders, who won the toss, decided to bat first. The captain of Quetta Gladiators, Saud Shakil, won the toss and elected to bat against Hyderabad Kings. Saifuddin said that it’s a challenge for him, but not a bed of roses.
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