Pakistan Skipper Babar Azam Sends Strong Message To Teammates Ahead Of Busy Schedule

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam despatched a robust message to his staff as they go into a vital set of matches forward of the ICC ODI World Cup. Pakistan will tackle Afghanistan in a three-match ODI sequence in Sri Lanka from August 22 and the Asia Cup will probably be following in a matter of days. Babar had a easy, but robust message, for his staff forward of the busy schedule. “My message has always been to believe in yourself and make sure that you give your hundred per cent in the field”, learn a put up on the official X deal with of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

As the staff continues to seek for the correct mixture, Babar stated he feels that Pakistan has a robust momentum of their favour after the dominant Test sequence win in Sri Lanka.

“We enter this series with good momentum following our Test series win here and we are eager to build on it. We have a few new faces in the side and I wish them good luck for the challenges ahead. Most of the boys have been playing cricket in different leagues, but when you don the Pakistan star, it is a different feeling altogether,” Babar instructed PCB Digital forward of the Afghanistan sequence.

Pakistan named a bunch of 18 gamers for the sequence towards Afghanistan with new faces like Tayyab Tahir stepping in and Faheem Ashraf returning to the fold.

Saud Shakeel additionally obtained an opportunity to reflect his Test heroics within the shorter format after being named within the squad for the three-match sequence.

“Tayyab Tahir had a good [Emerging Teams] Asia Cup and he performed well here in Sri Lanka and everyone saw how Saud Shakeel played Tests here. I am especially impressed by how Saud has transformed into a modern-day batter in such a quick time. This is a great sign for Pakistan cricket that he groomed himself according to the demands of the team, and whenever anyone does that, I get very happy,” Babar added.

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