Yasir Shah hopeful to hit century against England

Pakistan star leg-spinner Yasir Shah has vowed to score a century against England, as Men in Green continue to prepare for their historic series.

Yasir recently hit the triple figures in Test cricket against Australia at the Adelaide Oval smashing 113 in the first innings of the second Test.

Talking to media via video link, the 34-year-old hopping to give better performance in the upcoming tour.

“I am hopeful for a good showing in the series against England. The weather and conditions will help Pakistan. Calling our players inexperienced is not completely true. Our young bowlers have been performing really well. Mohammad Abbas has experience playing county cricket. There are a lot of expectations from Shaheen Shah,” said Yasir. “We will get advantage because of the swing on offer in England. Googly and leg-breaks are my weapons.”

“I am concentrating on my batting as well and will try to score a hundred in England. I am consistently practicing my skills as a batsman in the nets” he added.

The leg-spinner said he is happy to see appointment of Mushtaq Ahmed as the spin-bowling coach, as he vowed to prove himself again.

“My performance was impacted by my injury. I have worked really hard to come back. My confidence is back and I am satisfied with my bowling. Bowling Coach Mushtaq Ahmed is giving me his undivided attention. Having him back with the team has been very beneficial. Expectations increase with good performances. I will try to reach those expectations,” he said.

Yasir Shah has represented Pakistan in 39 Tests and 25 One-day Internationals (ODIs) while picking up 213 wickets and 24 wickets in each format respectively.