Pakistan T20I skipper Salman Ali Agha (proper) and Bangladesh skipper Litton Das pictured with T20I collection trophy. — Fb/PakistanCricketBoard
DHAKA: Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha has mentioned that their squad for the upcoming three-match collection in opposition to Bangladesh is comprised of gamers able to enjoying an aggressive model of cricket.
Agha, whereas addressing the pre-series press convention right here on Saturday, expressed confidence in his group’s capacity to ship a robust efficiency within the upcoming collection, scheduled to get underway on Sunday.
He termed the collection a difficult one however hoped for a constructive consequence, noting that the gamers are below no stress and can play aggressive cricket.
He acknowledged the energy of the Bangladesh aspect, saying: “They are a competitive team and give tough challenges to their opponents at home and abroad, but we are also ready to play aggressive cricket.”
Agha added that having participated within the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), he and a number of other different gamers have a very good understanding of the native situations.
He famous that the group had additionally educated accordingly throughout their preparatory camp in Karachi, with pitches made to simulate the situations in Dhaka.
“Understanding the conditions is key. We have prepared to adapt our game according to the pitch and match situations. Our experience from playing in the BPL gives us an edge here,” he mentioned.
The captain additionally praised senior gamers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, calling them world-class cricketers who’ve persistently carried out for Pakistan.
He emphasised that the present squad has the right combination of gamers to play attacking T20 cricket.
“Babar and Rizwan are world-class. They’ve served Pakistan incredibly well. T20 cricket is evolving every six months, every year.
“Now we have gamers within the squad who match the type of cricket we need to play. There is not any stress, our focus is solely on enjoying good cricket on this collection,” he concluded.
Agha has been leading the shortest format’s side with star batsmen Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan out since last year.
Pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi has been rested for the three-match series, with seam bowlers Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah and Mohammad Wasim unavailable due to injuries.
Agha said the missing players could still be considered for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next year.
“Now we have modified the way in which we need to play however we’re assured of our build-up and route,” said Agha.
“We’re going for this collection with ample preparations as Bangladesh is usually a difficult group of their dwelling situations.”
For the unversed, the trophy for the three-match T20I collection between Pakistan and Bangladesh was unveiled in a ceremony held at a neighborhood lodge in Dhaka on Saturday.
Captains from either side, Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha and Bangladesh’s Liton Das, participated in a photograph shoot with the trophy.
The inexperienced shirts will play three T20Is in opposition to Bangladesh on July 20, 22 and 24, with Dhaka’s Sher-e-Bangla Nationwide Cricket Stadium set to host all of the matches.
The collection marks a rematch between the 2 sides after their final encounter in Might, the place Pakistan sealed a 3-0 clear sweep at dwelling.
Pakistan squad
Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza and Sufyan Moqim.
Sequence schedule16 July – Pakistan males’s group arrival20 July – First T20I at Sher-e-Bangla Nationwide Cricket Stadium, Dhaka (6pm native time)22 July – Second T20I at Sher-e-Bangla Nationwide Cricket Stadium, Dhaka (6pm native time)24 July – Third T20I at Sher-e-Bangla Nationwide Cricket Stadium, Dhaka (6pm native time)
With further enter from AFP
