Pakistan cricket team, currently ranked at number eight in the ICC ODI rankings, is arguably the underdog of the Champions Trophy 2017. However, that has not deterred skipper Sarfraz to play ‘positive cricket.’
“Definitely we are very hopeful and really excited about this tournament,” Sarfraz said, while talking to reporters ahead of the tournament.
“We are No. 8, so we have nothing to lose. So that’s why I told the players just play your natural game,” he said
Sarfraz, informed about the step by step approach by his side for the tournament.
"We are very hopeful about the India match but our aim is to first perform well in our opening practice match as a team unit," Sarfraz, quoted ESPNcricinfo.
Sarfraz said that his side will fight to the maximum and focus on result.
"Obviously, performing against India is important because the whole nation is expecting us to win against them, so we will give our full 100 percent in the ground.
"We will try our fullest to be seen fighting. All players [are] giving their heart out in each and every department of the game and when we're together giving our best and keeping our focus, result will surely come good."
Lastly, the skipper repeated his intent to win the cricket ‘mini World Cup.’
“Champions Trophy is like a mini World Cup and every team wants to win it. Likewise, the team including me hope to do good in this tournament and win it.”
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