mobanmarketNottingham: Hasan Ali said Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur’s ongoing faith in the side was behind a stunning reversal of fortune that saw them end a long losing streak with a superb World Cup win over England.
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Pakistan had lost their last 11 completed one-day internationals, including a recent 4-0 series defeat by World Cup hosts and favourites England that preceded a woeful collapse to 105 all out in their tournament opener against the West Indies at Trent Bridge on Friday.
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But on Monday they piled up 348 for eight and then held their nerve in the field despite England hundreds from Joe Root and Jos Buttler.
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“We were very disappointed we lost 11 games in a row but one thing is very important, we believed in ourselves,” said paceman Hasan who, amid a run-fest, bowled 10 overs for 66.
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“We needed just a little bit of kick and then we will click. We got that kick. We needed the win because we are playing at the World Cup. The World Cup is a different game, you have a lot of pressure.
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“But one thing is very important, which is our coach is always backing us. That moment turned us as everyone was confident.”
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There was a large contingent of Pakistan fans at Nottinghamshire’s headquarters on Monday and grateful paceman Hasan said: “We feel like we are playing at home.”
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“Since I came here in 2016 to this 2019 World Cup, it feels like our home because there is a lot of Pakistani community who always come and support us,” he added.