Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Wednesday stated that the upcoming Test sequence in opposition to England at residence will give his group the perfect probability of ending final within the second version of the ICC World Test Championship. Pakistan have received 4, misplaced three and drawn two matches of their Test Championship, inserting fifth within the total standings.
Babar stated, ‘This is an important sequence for us as a result of England is enjoying a Test sequence in Pakistan after 17 years and in addition as a result of we need to play within the World Test ultimate.’
Pakistan will play three Test matches in opposition to England right here from Thursday. Pakistan quick bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi is present process rehabilitation following his knee damage, however Babar didn’t agree that his absence would dent their bowling assault.
“Our bowling has been our source of strength for a while, be it red ball or white ball, the bowlers have always been good to us,” he added.
Pakistan have included three quick bowlers of their Test squad – Haris Rauf, Muhammad Wasim Jr and Muhammad Ali who’re but to play a Test, though the primary two have made a whole lot of appearances in white-ball cricket. Babar stated the truth that Pakistan had performed within the finals of the Asia Cup and T20 World Cup was a lift for the group, though the Test squad was with out many gamers.
“But I think the confidence and spirit in the dressing room rubs off on all players, irrespective of the format they are playing,” he added.
Babar stated England have an skilled bowling assault and they’re coming into the sequence with some good outcomes after successful six Tests at residence.
“I think England are in a good position because they have James Anderson who is very experienced and gives them an edge in that department.” He additionally recalled how former abroad coach Mickey Arthur backed him and gave him confidence.
“He all the time felt that I might make it massive on the worldwide stage and he gave me an opportunity, he stated you simply play and do not get unfavourable ideas in your thoughts.
“I remember when I scored three consecutive hundreds against the West Indies, my mindset changed and there was no looking back.” Babar stated that he likes to play like AB de Villiers and used to observe him play on tv and he used to apply hitting pictures like him.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
