I Strive to Enhance My Skills Daily: Babar Azam – Pakistan Super League

March 12, 2024

I Strive to Enhance My Skills Daily: Babar Azam – Pakistan Super League

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The Peshawar Zalmi captain stated that they assembled the strongest squad possible for the PSL. Despite initial challenges in finding the right combinations, they acquired a valuable all-rounder in Saqib.

At a press conference, Babar Azam said he experienced no pressure regarding his role with the national team. He highlighted that all his decisions were made to benefit Pakistan. Despite his dissatisfaction with batting at number three, he willingly accepted the role as a strategic adjustment to bolster the team’s middle order. Although not ideal for him, this decision was part of a broader strategy to enhance the team’s overall performance and stability.

He said, “I know my game, I try to improve my game every day, when people chant Babar’s name, he cannot express his feelings in words, I try to make fans happy with my performance,”.

Babar Azam said that they selected the best team for Zalmi in the PSL, they faced difficulties in making combinations in the beginning, but in Saqib’s form, they got a good all-rounder.

“My and Saqib’s way of playing is different, we play with a plan, we both communicate, and it feels good to open up with him,” he added.

Shan Masood expressed dissatisfaction with his PSL 9 season

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“I am satisfied with the performance of Karachi Kings in this season. We lost two close games, which we could have won if we avoided small mistakes. But this is part of the game,” said the left-handed batter.

“Our team was hit with an unfortunate situation with 13 of our players falling ill in the middle of the tournament. It dented our plans as we had to make changes to our combination.

“Meanwhile, we also had to rely on other results, but they did not go in our favour.”

Discussing his personal performance, Shan Masood voiced his disappointment with his own batting throughout the tournament. He acknowledged that despite his best efforts, he fell short of his expectations and was not satisfied with the level of his contributions with the bat. Masood’s candid reflection revealed his desire to improve and his commitment to enhancing his performance in future matches.

“I admit that I could not perform at my best this season.”

I have given performances in previous seasons of HBL PSL and wanted to replicate them in this season, but unfortunately, it did not happen,” he remarked.

Karachi Kings lost their last group match against Peshawar Zalmi by a narrow two-run margin after a thrilling last over.

“The wicket was tricky and we made some smal mistakes, while Peshawar Zalmi bowled well, resulting in their victory,” said Karachi Kings’ captain.

Shan Masood also appreciated young spinner Arafat Minhas for his impressive performance against Peshawar Zalmi. Arafat claimed one wicket for 11 runs in his four overs.

“Arafat [Minhas] performed brilliantly, taking full advantage of the conditions. He came into the squad this year along with 6 other players who have never played in the HBL PSL before.

“We gave chances to the youngsters according to the situation and made sure that they get the right mentorship from the senior players.”

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Katarzyna Nowak

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