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‘If you are mentally strong, you can adapt to different challenges’ – Arafat Minhas on adjusting between formats

The Pakistan all-rounder discusses how mental resilience enables cricketers to transition between ODI, T20I and Test formats ahead of the Sri Lanka series.

By Adreej Kumar Mitra · CricTracker

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 11:25 AM

Key Things to Know

Arafat Minhas emphasized that mental fortitude is the key factor when transitioning between different cricket formats.
Arafat and his younger brother Sameer Minhas were both selected for Pakistan's Test squad against Sri Lanka.
Sameer Minhas earned his maiden Test call-up for Pakistan ahead of the World Test Championship series.

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Pakistan all-rounder Arafat Minhas highlighted the importance of mental fortitude when adapting to different cricket formats ahead of an upcoming series against Sri Lanka. Speaking with former Pakistan captain Salman Butt, the 21-year-old emphasized that while training routines remain consistent, mental readiness is crucial for navigating transitions between Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.

Minhas has featured in eight ODIs and seven T20Is for Pakistan, recently hitting 61 off 31 balls during an ODI tri-series final victory. Both Arafat and his younger brother, Sameer Minhas, have been included in Pakistan's Test squad for the Sri Lanka series, marking Sameer's maiden Test call-up.

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