Pakistan Test team captain Shan Masood has conveyed his determination to leave a lasting impact during the upcoming Test series in Australia. Speaking at a press conference in Perth, Masood emphasized Australia as an ideal setting for success and highlighted the team’s commitment to adapting to local conditions.
Shan Masood stressed the importance of tailored preparation for specific playing conditions, expressing the team’s dedication to exploring diverse strategies collectively. While acknowledging the likelihood of mistakes, he underscored a collaborative effort to analyze and rectify any shortcomings.
Addressing the significance of enduring five-day cricket, Masood highlighted the potential for positive outcomes in Test matches. Regarding a message from Usman Khawaja and its connection to Cricket Australia, Masood acknowledged the necessity of understanding the permissible limits.
Responding to queries about the competition between wicketkeepers Mohammad Rizwan and Sarfraz Ahmed, Masood commended both players as top-class, admitting the challenge of choosing between them. He hinted at the prospect of fielding both players in specific situations.
Advocating for an increase in the number of Test matches for Pakistan, Masood deemed the current quantity insufficient. He emphasized the critical nature of every match in the World Test Championship, stating their role in shaping the team’s standing in international cricket.
Puma Brand Terminating Sponsorship Of Israel’s National Football Team
Meanwhile, Puma, the international brand, revealed its decision to terminate the sponsorship agreement with Israel’s national football team by the end of the upcoming year.
This choice, made a year earlier, is not connected to the recent Gaza conflict or boycott appeals. Puma clarified that its sponsorship extended only to the national team, not to clubs within Israeli settlements, contrary to assertions by boycott advocates.
Despite claims by pro-Palestinian BDS activists about influencing Puma’s decision, the Israel Football Association rebuts this, citing unsuccessful contract discussions.
Puma attributes the conclusion of the partnership to financial considerations and a strategic shift, forming part of a wider plan to adopt a more discerning approach in sports marketing.
The company intends to unveil a new prominent partnership soon and also intends to sever ties with Serbia’s national team next year.
Puma will evaluate and potentially cease other partnerships based on commercial viability and agreement terms.
