Shaheen, Naseem, Haris and Hassan are difficult bowlers to face, says Rizwan
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Shaheen, Naseem, Haris and Hassan are difficult bowlers to face, says Rizwan
LAHORE (Web Desk) – With the Pakistan Super League (PSL)’s eighth edition is now just six days away, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday released the 44th edition of the PCB Podcast, which features Imad Wasim, Mohammad Rizwan and Shadab Khan.
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While speaking with the PCB digital team, Pakistan wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan said that Pakistan pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf and Hassan Ali are difficult bowlers to face.
“It is always challenging to face Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf and Hassan Ali. And this doesn’t only apply to me but to all the batters as they are seriously quick and effective bowlers with plenty of variety. But it works both ways as we know each other’s strengths and weaknesses. Having said that, they have a slight advantage as they have more opportunities to stage a comeback and dismiss the batters, but they are difficult bowlers for all batters across the globe,” he said.
While talking about missing a few matches at the start of PSL, he added, “I missed few matches in the early part of the HBL PSL, but I will not blame anyone. It is all part of the game as each side has its own strategy and game plan, but I am now giving importance to each match I play so that I can make up for the lost time. Captaincy and batting can be challenging, but we have a good group of people who have not only empowered me but also back and support me so that I can strike the right balance and continue to give my best.”
He also shared the team plan of Multan Sultans, saying, “The philosophy of Multan Sultans is simple: play as champions irrespective of the opposition or the outcome. Consequently, we are not afraid of the results. We have been able to induce this approach in the side because we are a closely-knit side and the credit for this cohesion must be given to the team management. Also, we have a good mix and combination of coaches, which also helps me to captain the side.”
The most awaited league of Pakistan is set to start on Feb 13 in Multan with defending champions Lahore Qalandars taking on Rizwan’s Multan.
