LAHORE: The Pakistan cricket team management is discussing going with a different set of bowlers for the fourth ODI after losing first three matches of the five-match series, an official of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) told Dawn from England.

The fourth match of the series will be played at Headingley, Leeds on Thursday (today).

The official, on the condition of anonymity, further said they had not discussed the performance of captain Azhar Ali during the series as it would put him under unnecessary pressure but they will surely analyse his performance as a batsman and as a captain once the series concludes.

He added that the team management has decided not to grill any player at the moment to keep morale of the team high.

The official said coach Mickey Arthur has advised all players to come out with all guns blazing in the fourth match and said the players were desperate to perform well.

“To refresh the bowling department and register a consolation win at least, there are chances to play with pacemen Umar Gul and Mohammad Irfan along with all-rounder spinner Imad Wasim, giving rest to Wahab Riaz, Yasir Shah and even Mohammad Amir,” he said.

“Amir must have been tired as he has played all the four Tests and three ODIs on the tour so far without any break so we may give him rest from the fourth match,” the official said.

PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan and chief executive Najam Sethi are in England these days to watch the matches.

Published in Dawn September 1st, 2016