Collage exhibits Pakistan cricketers Shaeen Shah Afridi, Usman Tariq, and Babar Azam. — PCB
Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq has defended senior duo Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi regardless of their current poor type, forward of Pakistan’s must-win conflict towards Namibia on Wednesday on the Sinhalese Sports activities Membership.
Talking at a pre-match press convention, Tariq praised the contributions of Pakistan’s senior gamers and outlined the workforce’s mindset, stressing the significance of expertise whereas noting cricket’s unpredictability.
“Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi have won many matches for us. Winning and losing are part of the game. Going forward, you will see us play well,” Tariq mentioned.
He additional addressed the workforce’s method to setbacks and the training course of after a defeat, highlighting the significance of reflection and transferring ahead.
“After the match, the discussion is always about what mistakes we made. If one match doesn’t go well, that’s part of the game,” he acknowledged.
The correct-arm spinner mirrored on the workforce’s current struggles and the significance of studying from previous errors. He emphasised the proactive steps they’ve taken to handle shortcomings.
“Problems arise when you don’t work on your mistakes. We have worked on our mistakes. If we don’t repeat them, there won’t be any problem,” he mentioned.
He additionally spoke about dealing with high-pressure conditions on the sphere, explaining that staying composed is essential for efficiency.
“Feeling pressure is normal. Controlling pressure is part of the job, and we have worked on that. But right now, there is no pressure. I didn’t feel that the team was under pressure,” he concluded.
Of their earlier outing, the 2009 champions opted for a spin-heavy assault after successful the toss and electing to discipline.
Nonetheless, the technique backfired as India’s batting, led by a blistering half-century from Ishan Kishan, propelled them to 175/5 in 20 overs.
Pakistan’s spin duo, Abrar Ahmed and skilled all-rounder Shadab Khan, struggled. Abrar conceded 38 runs in three overs, whereas Shadab leaked 17 runs in a single over, with neither claiming a wicket.
Among the many pacers, Shaheen Afridi was the one one to make a notable impression, returning figures of 1/31 in two overs. Captain Salman Ali Agha later described it as an “off-day.”
The Inexperienced Shirts’ batting additionally faltered beneath stress, being bowled out for 114 in 18 overs after a disastrous begin to the chase.
Earlier within the match, Salman Mirza impressed in Pakistan’s opening match towards the Netherlands, choosing up 3/24 in 4 overs. In 14 T20Is for Pakistan, he has taken 22 wickets at an financial system fee of 6.36.
At the moment, Pakistan sits third within the Group A factors desk with two wins and one defeat from three matches, with a internet run fee of -0.403.
A win towards Namibia would safe six factors, placing them within the second spot and overtaking the USA, who’ve two wins and two losses with 4 factors and a internet run fee of 0.788, guaranteeing development to the Tremendous Eight stage.
