Mushtaq calls on players to motivate each other during England tour.

Pakistan's spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed on Friday instructed players to be a source of motivation for each other against England in the absence of the crowd, which has traditionally served as a motivating factor for the players during the live action.

As part of the COVID-19 protocol, the upcoming series against England will be held without any fans at the stadium. As a result, Mushtaq says players will have to improvise and also do the job of the fans.

This tour is being played under extraordinary circumstances,' the former leg-spinner is quoted as saying in a PCB press release. '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.

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