'We're adapting well' Fakhar Zaman pleased by Pakistan's CWC preparation
'We're adapting well' Fakhar Zaman pleased by Pakistan's CWC preparation.
NORTHAMPTON (Web Desk) – Pakistan became the first team to travel to the United Kingdom, over a month before the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 in England and Wales, where they will take on England in a limited-overs series before the premier tournament.
Before the five one-day internationals and one-off Twenty20 International, they are playing three tour games against county sides, making them among the teams best placed to get used to the conditions before the World Cup.
They have put in good all-round performances in the two games so far, beating Kent by 100 runs and Northamptonshire by eight wickets. Their batting has been in especially good touch, with Imad Wasim striking a century in the first game and Fakhar Zaman in the next. Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam and Haris Sohail also have half-centuries.
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"We adapted well," said Zaman on Monday, 29 April, after his knock. "It’s a good thing that our batsmen are all among the runs. Irrespective of the opposition, when you make runs, it’s good for the mindset."
Zaman’s 101 in the second game came off 81 balls. It helped his side overhaul the total of 273/6 in 41.2 overs. The batsman, who had been rested for the series against Australia earlier this year, was glad to have some runs and match-time under his belt. "Wherever you make runs, you get confidence," he said.
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Since 2016, Pakistan have fairly good memories of touring England. They have drawn two Test series and won the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. Zaman put their recent success and confidence down to good planning.
"Making runs, especially in these cold conditions, we’re getting good practice," he said. "We come early and get these practice matches to adapt to conditions."
Pakistan will play their third practice match on Wednesday against Leicestershire, before the one-off T20I against England on 5 May.
Source: www.icc-cricket.com
