RAWALPINDI: Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Wednesday stated the upcoming Test collection in opposition to England at dwelling will give his staff its greatest shot to seize a closing spot within the 2nd version of the ICC World Test Championship.
Pakistan have gained 4, misplaced three and drawn two matches of their Test championship schedule to be positioned on the fifth place within the general standings.
“It is a very important series for us because England plays a Test series in Pakistan after 17-years and also because we want to play in the World Test final,” Babar stated.
Pakistan will play three Tests in opposition to England, beginning on Thursday.
Pakistan tempo spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi is present process rehabilitation following an damage to his knee however Babar did not agree that his absence will depart their bowling assault depleted.
“Our bowling has been our source of strength for a while now whether it is red ball or white ball formats the bowlers have always come good for us,” he stated.
Pakistan has included three pacers of their Test squad — Haris Rauf, Muhammad Wasim junior and Muhammad Ali who’ve but to play Tests though the primary two have appeared in loads of white ball cricket.
Babar stated the truth that Pakistan have performed within the finals of the Asia Cup and T20 World Cup was a lift for the aspect though a lot of gamers have been totally different within the Test squad.
“But I think the confidence and spirit of the dressing room rubs off on all the players regardless of which format they are playing,” he added.
Babar said England have an experienced bowling attack and they are coming into the series with some good results, having won six Tests at home.
“I feel England are properly positioned as a result of they’ve James Anderson who may be very skilled and provides them an edge in that division.”
He also recalled how former foreign coach Mickey Arthur had supported him and given 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 deliver detrimental ideas in your thoughts.
“I remember my mindset changed when I scored three consecutive centuries against the West Indies and there was no looking back.”
Babar stated he preferred to play like AB de Villiers and watched him play on tv and he used to observe hitting photographs like him.
Pakistan have gained 4, misplaced three and drawn two matches of their Test championship schedule to be positioned on the fifth place within the general standings.
“It is a very important series for us because England plays a Test series in Pakistan after 17-years and also because we want to play in the World Test final,” Babar stated.
Pakistan will play three Tests in opposition to England, beginning on Thursday.
Pakistan tempo spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi is present process rehabilitation following an damage to his knee however Babar did not agree that his absence will depart their bowling assault depleted.
“Our bowling has been our source of strength for a while now whether it is red ball or white ball formats the bowlers have always come good for us,” he stated.
Pakistan has included three pacers of their Test squad — Haris Rauf, Muhammad Wasim junior and Muhammad Ali who’ve but to play Tests though the primary two have appeared in loads of white ball cricket.
Babar stated the truth that Pakistan have performed within the finals of the Asia Cup and T20 World Cup was a lift for the aspect though a lot of gamers have been totally different within the Test squad.
“But I think the confidence and spirit of the dressing room rubs off on all the players regardless of which format they are playing,” he added.
Babar said England have an experienced bowling attack and they are coming into the series with some good results, having won six Tests at home.
“I feel England are properly positioned as a result of they’ve James Anderson who may be very skilled and provides them an edge in that division.”
He also recalled how former foreign coach Mickey Arthur had supported him and given 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 deliver detrimental ideas in your thoughts.
“I remember my mindset changed when I scored three consecutive centuries against the West Indies and there was no looking back.”
Babar stated he preferred to play like AB de Villiers and watched him play on tv and he used to observe hitting photographs like him.