The quest of World Cup has already begun: Sarfraz Ahmed

10 Sep, 2018

Talking to media in Lahore, the captain said, “We are fully prepared for the tournament, as far as match against India is concerned, we will give out best. Match against India is always a big game, but we are ready for it.”

Momentum is the key and we have high moral and hope that we will perform our best in the upcoming tournament, he added.

“The ICC Champions Trophy final against India is done and dusted; We won it then. It has been over 1.5 years, so now it will be a new game. We will try to play better cricket.”

Commenting on his performance he said, “I’m working heard on my batting, recently whenever I got the opportunity I have performed.”

As far as reserve wicketkeeper is concerned, we haven’t played a big series commences on 4 to 5 Test matches. So we haven’t picked any one yet. But if we need we have a good backup available in shape of Mohammad Rizwan, 31-year-old said.

Giving his views on Asia cup strategy, Sarfraz said: we would prefer to bat first because it is very difficult to bat under light. The weather would be very hot and humid under light which will help pacers. So we will try to bat first or chose cording to the pitch.

The captain also refused the comment on Virat Kohli by saying it is their own issue so won’t comment on it.

Pakistan team also announce to donated Rs3.2 million for Basha-Diamer dam.

Commenting on Pakistan team’s selection, he said, the team is selected with input from all of us which includes Chief Selector, Head Coach and captain.

As far as professionalism in the team is concerned, Pakistan team is improving day by day. Out fitness level is increase and we are setting new benchmarks of fitness in Pakistan cricket.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2018

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