Shafiq ready to wow at National Cup with hopes of making it to World Cup squad

Pakistan middle order batsman and skipper of Balochistan, Asad Shafiq, is eager to put up a good show for his side at the upcoming National Cup 2019. The skipper said that his team was well balanced and had a good combination for the 50-over format.

“We have a very good team for the 50-over format. The tournament is a big opportunity for all the players to prove their worth at a big stage,” Asad said.

The Balochistan captain was keen on motivating his team with Pakistan team’s selection due for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at the end of the tournament. The Test batsman also asked his side’s fans to pray for the team’s success.

“We will try our best to win the tournament, the event is very well planned since the World Cup squad will be announced after the tournament ends, the performers have an opportunity of getting selected for the coveted event,” Asad added.

Federal Areas will defend the title, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan are the other competing teams in the tournament.

Balochistan squad: Asad Shafiq (Capt); Ali Imran; Ammad Butt; Awais Zia; Bismillah Khan (WK); Fawad Alam; Ghulam Mudassar; Haris Rauf; Mohammad Irfan Sr; Qaiser Ashraf; Taj Wali; Umar Khan; Umer Akmal; Waqar Hussain (WK) and Zeeshan Ashraf