LAHORE: Pakistan captain Babar Azam has commented on the exclusion of Mohammad Haris and Aamer Jamal from the national team for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England.
In a press conference ahead of the Irish team’s tour, Babar explained that Harris was not included due to some selection in the top order.
“I agree that Mohammad Haris didn’t get the chance he should have after the 2022 World T20. However, he got a chance in the PSL but didn’t perform as expected. I’m not saying he’s a bad player. through rough spots.” he said.
As for Aamer Jamal, Babar emphasized the difference between Test and T20 cricket, acknowledging Jamal’s Test results but insisting that he needs more games to perfect his skills in the T20 format.
Aamer jamal is a good batsman. He needs more time and more games under his belt which will only get better for T20 cricket,” said Babar.
Pakistan white-ball captain Babar Azam has confirmed India’s “best plan” against Virat Kohli when the two sides lock horns in the 2024 T20 World Cup at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on June 9.
Pakistan have been drawn in Group A with arch-rivals India, USA, Ireland and Canada and will begin their campaign against the home team in Dallas on June 5.
Azam held a press conference on Monday where he was asked if Pakistan had any other plans against Kohli, like in the 2022 T20 World Cup, where the former India captain scored 82 runs in one innings for the Blues. greatest round of all time.
The Pakistan bowler said that cricket is a team game and will see how things go in the United States during the World Cup. He also said that Kohli is one of the best players in the world.
“As a team you always plan against different teams and against their strengths. We don’t plan anything against just one player. We plan for all eleven players. We don’t know much about the situation in New York and we will plan accordingly. He [Virat Kohli] is one of the best players and we will also make the best plan for him,” he said.
In the same media, Azam confirmed that time is limited before the start of the World Cup, Pakistan will play every match with a strong playing XI.
“I think there is little time to turn around now because the World Cup is around the corner and we will try to give our team a chance to play in the World Cup in the remaining games. Whatever we do, our bowling and batting combination,”. we have almost done it, our XI can do in the remaining games. “We will play with it,” he said.
