Worcester:The spin bowling coach of Pakistan Mushtaq Ahmed on Friday said that in the absence of spectators, players will have to inspire each other in the upcoming series against England to be held in a bio-secure environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
International cricket resumed on Wednesday after a 117-day break with England and West Indies squaring off in the ongoing first Test at Southampton.
Playing behind closed doors is one of the many safety protocols put in place by the ICC for the game's resumption.
After the West Indies, England will host Pakistan for three Tests starting next month. This will be followed by a three-match T20 series also to be played in a bio-secure environment.
"This tour is being played in extraordinary circumstances. There are no spectators, there are hardly any journalists either to analyse the teams or the game. Players need to inspire each other, back each other and support each other to the hilt," Ahmed told the Pakistan Cricket Board website.
"I am happy with the start we have made; we are getting accustomed to the environment and conditions and still have a long time to go before the start of the series."