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Pakistan Cricket Board’s Army Training Camp for Men’s Team Draws Support from Rashid Latif

Former Pakistani cricketer Rashid Latif has expressed his support for the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) decision to send the senior men’s team to an Army camp for training ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. The move, which was met with some skepticism from the public, has been praised by Latif for its potential to improve team bonding and address fitness concerns.

The PCB’s decision to adopt a unique training approach stemmed from concerns raised about the team’s fitness standards during the 2023 ODI World Cup. The Babar Azam-led side underwent a grueling training session at the Army School of Physical Training in Kakul, where they were subjected to intense physical and mental challenges.

Despite initial negative reactions from netizens, Latif believes the PCB’s move was justified. “The team’s condition was not looking very good… there was some tension within the team,” he said. “They got a chance to stay together in an army training camp. If there had been a camp in Lahore or Karachi, everyone would have stayed on their phones and gone to their rooms at the end of the day.”

Latif emphasized the importance of team bonding in the success of any sports team. “There were no mobile phones, no more distractions, and everyone had to remain together in the army training, which helped in building the bonding among the players,” he said. “I agree that cricket-specific training should be preferred, but the reason was that perhaps the team had some sort of tension, and that is why they were sent for that training.”

The PCB’s decision to send the team to an Army camp is a testament to the organization’s commitment to improving the team’s performance and fostering a positive team culture. While the results of the training camp will not be immediately apparent, it is hoped that the experience will have a lasting impact on the team’s cohesion and fitness levels.