MOHALI, Oct 28: Coach Bob Woolmer insisted he still had plenty of time to get Pakistan ‘back on track’ for 2007 Cricket World Cup following their exit from ICC Champions Trophy.

They lost by 124 runs to South Africa in Mohali despite having them 42-5 at one stage on a seamer-friendly pitch. Proteas eventually totalled 213-8 and then bowled out Pakistan for 89.

“It was a very disappointing performance with the bat, but I thought there was a major improvement in the field,” Woolmer said on Saturday.

Woolmer was much happier with his bowlers against South Africa despite mid-innings recovery by Mark Boucher and Justin Kemp which ultimately proved decisive in overall context of match.

But batsmen then failed to show the technique and resolve to cope with South Africa's pace attack.

“Our game plan was to get to 20 overs by leaving the ball, playing a Test match innings. But if that's a Test match innings, I don't want to play Test cricket,” Woolmer commented.

“It was one of those pitches, if you got your lengths right, it was very difficult to play — the ball nipped around and took edge of bat. Pressure does get to you.”—Agencies