Naseem Shah says that he has trouble talking to foreign coaches, saying -‘that it is simpler to speak with them in your native tongue’

In every aspect of life, including cricket, communication is essential. Several hours of careful preparation, where good communication is key, go into the spectacular on-field performances of cricket players. The foundation of every successful cricketing venture is the interchange of concepts, tactics, and meticulous notes between the players and coaching staff.

Similar to this, fast bowler Naseem Shah of Pakistan talked about the problem of interpersonal barriers. Effective communication with foreign coaches is difficult, as Naseem pointed out, given that Pakistan has had foreign coaches in recent years. Currently, Jason Gillespie is in charge of the red-ball team and Gary Kirsten is in charge of the white-ball team. Clearer conversations may be facilitated, he argued, by a translation or other comparable intermediary. Speaking to Pakistani players whose primary language was either Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, or Pashto, the pacer also highlighted how much easier it was to communicate in one’s mother tongue.

“Foreign coaches have a language barrier. Someone who can translate the language is needed. Naseem said at a news conference, as cited by Cricket Pakistan, “It is easier to communicate with the coach in your own language.”

There is pressure specific to international cricket: Naseem Shah

Whether it was in the T20 World Cup 2024 in the Americas or Down Under after the disastrous 50-over World Cup in India last year, Naseem was forthright in admitting that their performances were far from praiseworthy. He saw the team’s next series against Bangladesh, though, as a chance to make amends and prove once more that they were a strong force.

It’s undeniable that we didn’t play well, even though our comeback wasn’t all that impressive. We have to put up with criticism until things change because that’s just part of it. We have a good opportunity to recover, play better, and perform as a unit.

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That’s my wishful thinking. Red-ball cricket is difficult to play after a lengthy absence; I haven’t played in 13 months. There is pressure in playing cricket internationally. We are working hard to prepare for it, though,” Naseem continued. On August 21 at Rawalpindi, Pakistan will play host to Bangladesh in a two-match Test series.