LAHORE – August 21 (ONLINE) The four emerging Namibian players have recognized the facilities provided by Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Lahore Qalandars’ High Performance Camp.
In an interview, the players talked exclusively to Cricket Pakistan and expressed their desire to participate in Pakistan’s domestic cricket and Pakistan Super League (PSL).
“It’s been good so far, the hospitality of the people here is amazing, everyone is friendly and welcoming to us. The food has been amazing too,” Nicol Loftie-Eaton said.
“Lahore Qalandars High-Performance Center has world class facilities, we don’t have such resources for training in our country,” he added.
Loftie-Eaton featured had the opportunity to face Shaheen Afridi in the U19 World Cup, he rated him as one of the dangerous bowlers.
Mauritius Ngupita opened up on Lahore’s weather and food.
“The weather is a bit humid compared to back home, but now we are used to it. Pakistan food is very tasty, it has a lot of spice and we are enjoying it a lot,” he said.
Lupita is inspired by former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez and learns from his off-spin bowling. “I try to learn by watching Hafeez, the all-rounder consistently bowls on good line and length.”
Shaun Fouché was in awe of David Wiese, who played an important role in making training possible at the Lahore Qalandars High-Performance Center.
“He has played in different countries of the world and in the PSL, his guidance is always useful, there is a good opportunity to prepare for the World Cup Qualifiers in Lahore, there will be plenty of T20 matches to be played in the Namibia League starting from September 1.”
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