Recently introduced Pakistan T20I captain Babar Azam conceded his group will confront a harsh test during one month from now’s voyage through Australia, yet pledged that his players will go for triumph.
Pakistan T20I captain Babar Azam a week ago supplanted Sarfaraz Ahmed, who was dumped as captain and left out of the squad following the stunning 3-0 defeat of the T20 side” positioned No 1 on the planet” on account of an unpracticed Sri Lanka prior this month.
Sarfaraz was likewise evacuated as Test captain and was supplanted by Azhar Ali.
Pakistan will play three T20Is in Sydney (3 November), Canberra (5 November) and Perth (8 November). The two Tests will be in Brisbane (21-25 November) and Adelaide (29 November-3 December).
Pakistan T20I captain Babar Azam
Babar Azam, who will be nation’s most youthful captain in T20 cricket at 25, said Australia will represent a colossal test.
“Each visit is intense and Australia is constantly a difficult spot in light of the additional bob, however we will go for wins as we generally do,” he said a day prior to the group’s takeoff.
Pakistan T20I captain Babar Azam, the No 1 batsman in T20I rankings, said he feels respected to get the opportunity to lead his nation, 12 years after he entered an arena as a ball picker.
“I am pleased that now I am the captain,”Babar Azam said.
The Sri Lanka calamity, in which he oversaw scores of 13, 3 and 27, didn’t seem to have imprinted his certainty.
“Try not to pass judgment on me on only three matches,” he said.
“I have visited Australia as captain of Pakistan Under-19 (2012) and with the Pakistan group three years prior, so I have understanding of those conditions.” Pakistan will likewise be without senior stalwarts Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez who were not chosen for the visit.