Naseem Shah stated Abrar Ahmed got here as if he was “Imran Khan” after centurion Sarfaraz Ahmed was dismissed on the thrilling closing day of the Karachi Test.
Pakistan have been on 304–9 with their final pair, and New Zealand on the lookout for one other wicket, when unhealthy mild ended play with three overs to spare.
In a dialog posted on the official YouTube channel of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Naseem recalled how he pleaded with New Zealand captain Tim Southee to name it a draw however Abrar’s assured stroll gave him hope.
“When he was coming in, I informed (Tim) Southee – look he is sporting glasses, it is so late, he will not be capable to see the ball correctly. It’s not honest. But he got here in with model, As if he have been Imran Khan. I spotted this man has confidence,” Naseem stated.
No. 11 batsman Abrar Ahmed was joined by No. 10 Naseem Shah and dismissed for 21 balls earlier than the umpires ended the match in dim mild. Naseem and Abrar confronted Bracewell and Ish Sodhi, all 10 fielders across the batsman however survived nail-biting moments.
“Losing a Test match is very tough because we have been giving our all for five days. All our efforts failed till the last 20-30 minutes and it was up to both of us whether to save the match or go for the win,” stated Naseem.
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In the ultimate moments, Naseem hit Bracewell for a 4 and a six. Naseem revealed how he challenged Southee to take care of the sector and chase.
“I informed Southee, for those who preserve one discipline, I’ll go for the chase. But he despatched the fielders again after fours and sixes. Then I made a decision that I’d not go for it and a draw can be greatest,” stated Shah.
Abrar additionally talked about their partnership, with Naseem asking him to play leg-spinner Ish Sodhi whereas he would deal with Bracewell’s off-spin.
“Naseem told me, ‘Believe in yourself. I have seen you in the nets. You bat well, especially against spinners. He told me to face the leg-spinners as I myself, being a googly and Can read the flipper. He decided to play off-spinner. That was our discussion,” Abrar stated.
New Zealand’s first Test sequence in Pakistan in 20 years, resulted in a 0–0 stalemate.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
