Karachi: Former umpire Aleem Dar’s advice played an important role in Pakistan’s success in the Test series against England.
Former umpire Aleem Dar gave important advice on pitch preparation and team selection in the Test matches against England, thanks to which Pakistan got a victory at home after a long wait of almost four years.
Aleem Dar was recently inducted into the selection committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and this is the first time that a retired umpire has been made part of the selection committee.
Although the move was criticized by some, Aleem Dar’s global experience and deep understanding of cricket proved to be crucial for the Pakistan team.
After Pakistan’s defeat in Multan, Aleem Dar suggested an unconventional strategy to the selection committee, which involved reusing the same pitch for the second Test.
Chief Curator Tony Hemming, Aqib Javed and Aleem Dra worked together on the proposal which resulted in a pitch that proved helpful to the Pakistani spinners.
In the third Test in Rawalpindi too, the world media witnessed strange things, huge fans and heaters were seen on the pitch.
Aleem Dar Aqib Javed worked on pitch preparation even after closing the doors, thanks to which Pakistani spinners Nauman Ali Sajid Khan bowled devastatingly and Pakistan won this match by 9 wickets.
