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Mohsin Khan, Pakistan's temporary coach and chief selector, has said that he told his players to be mentally strong in front of the second Test next to Sri Lanka in Dubai. Pakistan won the match by nine wickets after extravagant a strong place in the drawn first Test in Abu Dhabi.
"It's a team game and every man has to play his part in its place of relying on the senior players," Mohsin told. "I advise them to be honest and in charge as we are here to carry out our duty and are probable to deliver our best.
"The main thing I had transmitted to the boys was that no substance how big a player you are, you aren't bigger than Pakistan."
Pakistan's batsmen showed rare constancy in Dubai and the bowlers respond well to give them a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Mohsin said that he tries to get the players to trust their ability and they deliver. "My team has all the required ability to beat any team. They only needed steadiness in batting and bowling and this time they hit the mark in both departments and results are there."
Pakistan had drop six catches in Sri Lanka's second innings in Abu Dhabi after taking a 314-run first-innings lead, allow Kumar Sangakkara and Prasanna Jayawardene to put on a match-saving 201-run stand. Mohsin said that Pakistan were dissatisfied that they had let go of a winning opportunity. "Those dropped catches in fact injured all our good work. But this is all part of cricket and what is significant is not to repeat those mistakes and take the next step for development."
Mohsin also warn his side against being content with their 1-0 lead ahead of the final Test in Sharjah. "We are wary of Sri Lanka as they will come hard and try to make the most of the final Test but we are brimming with self-assurance and I will make sure my men guard against satisfaction."
Test cricket will return to Sharjah after a nine-year gap when the third match of the series starts on November 3, but Mohsin said that there would be little dissimilarity in conditions compared to the venues for the first two games. "The climate conditions are similar as before although the track has a lot to offer to batsmen and less to the bowlers."
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