Dean Jones tips Pakistan for T20 resurgence

AFP, RAWALPINDI: Dashing ex-Australia batsman Dean Jones has tipped Pakistan's resurgence in Twenty20 cricket following the success of its new domestic league, saying fierce hitter Sharjeel Khan can revive the country's fortunes.
Jones, who coached Islamabad United to victory in the inaugural Pakistan Super League this year, was speaking after a mixed-gender exhibition match in Rawalpindi. The 55-year-old featured alongside his players, team director and bowling legend Wasim Akram, as well as four members of the national women's team.
Despite rising to the top of Test rankings for the first time, Pakistan have wilted in shorter formats of the game, dropping to ninth in one-dayers and seventh in Twenty20 rankings.
Jones said the success of the PSL, a five-team franchise-based event staged in the UAE that attracted top global talent and turned a healthy $2.6 million profit despite low expectations, would help Pakistan's players adapt their skills.

 

Dean Jones tips Pakistan for T20 resurgence

AFP, RAWALPINDI: Dashing ex-Australia batsman Dean Jones has tipped Pakistans resurgence in Twenty20 cricket following the success of its new domestic league, saying fierce hitter Sharjeel Khan can revive the countrys fortunes. Jones, who coached Islamabad United to victory in the inaugural Pakistan Super League this year, was speaking after a mixed-gender exhibition match in Rawalpindi. The 55-year-old featured alongside his players, team director and bowling legend Wasim Akram, as well as four members of the national womens team. Despite rising to the top of Test rankings for the first time, Pakistan have wilted in shorter formats of the game, dropping to ninth in one-dayers and seventh in Twenty20 rankings. Jones said the success of the PSL, a five-team franchise-based event staged in the UAE that attracted top global talent and turned a healthy $2.6 million profit despite low expectations, would help Pakistans players adapt their skills.