UAE’s Asif Khan addresses the media at post-match press convention in Sharjah on August 30, 2025. — Reporter
SHARJAH: UAE’s hard-hitting middle-order batter Asif Khan, who as soon as represented Lahore in Pakistan’s home circuit, mirrored on his staff’s spirited efficiency in opposition to Pakistan in Sharjah.
“As a relatively inexperienced side, we lost due to small mistakes; otherwise, we could have pulled it off,” he stated after his blistering 77 off 35 balls stored UAE within the contest.
Khan, born in Pakistan in 1990 and a former Lahore first-class cricketer, praised skipper Muhammad Waseem’s early fireworks and acknowledged the setback brought on by his run-out.
Pakistan grabbed their second win within the T20I tri-series in UAE as they defeated the hosts by 31 runs at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Chasing a difficult whole of 208, UAE managed 176-8 regardless of a stable begin.
“Our plan was to save wickets and go for power-hitting in the last overs. It worked, but Pakistan’s bowling held us back,” stated Khan within the post-match press convention.
Calling Sharjah UAE’s “home ground advantage,” Khan harassed that latest coaching has boosted confidence forward of the Asia Cup.
“We gave the big teams a wake-up call. This tournament is preparation for the Asia Cup, and the performance against Pakistan gave us belief.”
Khan additionally highlighted the function of dew in Sharjah situations, making second-innings batting simpler, and stated UAE’s T20 energy lies in disciplined bowling. “If we can restrict opponents to 170-180, we have a real chance.”
