Dubai: Pakistan’s leg-spin all-rounder Shadab Khan has been instrumental for the Babar Azam-led side. He is a real wicket-taker in the shortest format of the game, especially with his googlies and can get big hits with the bat apart from being a prolific fielder.
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Ahead of the start of Asia Cup 2022, Shadab said that he is eyeing to become the player of the tournament. At the same time, he is also eyeing the big goal of getting Pakistan their third Asia Cup title.
“Personally, I want to be an Asia Cup player. I know it’s easier said than done when there are so many world class competitors, but where there is a will, there is a way. I am committed to give my best possible efforts and am confident that I will be rewarded with success and achievements.
Shadab said on Pakistan’s official website, “It would be great if I could translate my dreams of lifting the trophy of the player of the tournament, but the bigger and ultimate objective is to win a magnificent trophy for Pakistan, the rest is secondary. ” Cricket board (PCB).
Shadab was also confident that Pakistan had enough resources to bridge the absence of leading left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, who has been ruled out of the competition due to a right knee injury.
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“Shaheen Shah Afridi’s absence is a blow as he is our main strike bowler. But the beauty of cricket is that it is not an individual but a team game. We have many match-winning bowlers in our family and I have faith in Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani and others who will definitely step up and fill Shaheen’s big shoes.
Sunday’s match in Dubai will see a resumption of the ‘greatest rivalry’ in the cricketing world when Pakistan begin their Asia Cup Group A campaign against defending champions India.
This will also be the first meeting between these two teams after facing each other in men’s T20. World Last year’s Cup in the United Arab Emirates, where Pakistan secured a resounding ten-wicket win over India, was their first such victory in the Men’s World Cup.
Shadab commented that not thinking too much about the marquee clash would be important for his team. “Like any competition, Sunday’s match is important as it will set the tone for the rest of the matches. But we’re not overthinking it, a strategy that worked for all of us last year.”
“The dressing room is quiet and relaxed, but we are not satisfied. We try to keep things simple and straightforward and focus on one game at a time.
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