“We are not thinking only about playing and winning against India in the World Cup. We are looking at doing well in every match if we are to win the ICC title,” Babar mentioned whereas addressing a press convention in Karachi.
“We are going to play the World Cup not just India in India,” Babar added.
Babar, one of many world’s prime batters for the time being, additionally asserted that the staff’s whole focus is on cricket quite than the modifications occurring within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
“We don’t focus on what is happening in the PCB. We just focus on cricket. We have the entire schedule of our coming matches before us and we know what needs to be done to win matches as professionals,” Babar mentioned.
Babar mentioned the gamers are making ready for the back-to-back assignments lined up for them.
Asked how a lot stress was there on the gamers understanding they needed to go to India for the World Cup, Babar mentioned as a staff they have been ready to play wherever.
“We have to play the World Cup wherever it is held and we are excited about the challenges ahead of us,” he mentioned.
He additionally mentioned that the Pakistan staff is engaged on its plans for the Asia Cup and World Cup retaining in thoughts its strengths and the situations within the host international locations.
The Pakistan skipper mentioned that the upcoming Test sequence in Sri Lanka could be difficult as it’s the begin of the brand new World Test Championship cycle for them.
“We will be guided by Mickey Arthur in Sri Lanka as he had also remained their coach and knows the conditions there well,” he mentioned.
Babar additionally felt that the Test sequence in Sri Lanka would assist Pakistan of their preparations for the 50-over Asia Cup and World Cup.
“The formats are different but playing in conditions like Sri Lanka will help us prepare well,” he mentioned.
(With PTI inputs)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com