A Turkish TV blockbuster is being used as an unlikely motivator for the Pakistan team for their must-win third Test against England, captain Azhar Ali said on Thursday.
The 35-year-old added they were in a good state of mind despite the disappointment of losing the first Test when they were in a strong position. The second Test was a virtual washout at the Ageas Bowl due to bad light and rain.
TV series Ertugrul, which has run for five seasons and is a big hit in Pakistan, has proved a winner for raising morale, said Azhar. The series, a mix of historical fiction and adventure, is based around the life of Ertugrul, the father of Osman I, who was the founder of the Ottoman Empire.
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Available to stream in England, it’s been a crucial diversion for a squad confined to bio-secure sites for the duration of their stay.
“Yes I think there is no player who is not watching Ertugrul,” Azhar said in his eve of match press conference conducted in Urdu.
