Multan Sultan is preparing for the final of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9. While the players are working hard to get into the best shape possible, their spin bowling coach, Alex Hartley, is taking a unique approach to understand her players better. Hartley announced that she has decided to join her Muslim colleagues in the holy month of Ramadan by fasting alongside them.
Coach Hartley’s Ramadan gesture wins!
In an interview, Alex Hartley revealed that she wants to gain a better understanding of how her players feel when they fast during Ramadan. She believes that it is only fair that she experiences this with them, given the fact that they are doing it during the cricket season.
This decision has garnered a lot of attention from the cricket world with many praising Hartley’s dedication and commitment to the team. It highlights the importance of cultural understanding and empathy in sports, which can bring players and coaches closer together.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) also applauded Hartley’s decision to fast during Ramadan, saying that it shows the team’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity. The PCB has always been vocal about promoting tolerance and respect for different cultures and religions.
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Multan Sultans will be hoping to put in a strong performance for the PSL’s final against Islamad United today. However, with a coach who is willing to go to such lengths to understand her players, the team is sure to have a strong bond on and off the field.
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