Islamabad
Pakistan’s ace batsman Babar Azam on Sunday said Pakistan cricket team was missing the home crowd for almost a decade as the cheer up the team members get when come in the ground build up their confidence.
Addressing a press conference at Pindi Stadium Rawalpindi after the third day’s play, he said to play in front of the home crowd was always very special and “I especially gain confidence through the cheer I get in the ground.”
Babar lauded Naseem Shah for his performance on the day saying, “I really enjoy the youngster’s second spell.”
“He bowls exactly like the plan we give to him for the match,” he added. Babar who deems to perform like Former great Younis Khan in future said he always try to give his 100 percent in the match. “The more hard work we put in, the more reward we get.”
To a question, he said he was optimistic that Yasir Shah would regain his form and perform better. He said the Rawalpindi crowd had been outstanding and the wicket and out field was also excellent. “The crowd of Rawalpindi has been very supportive whether the team is bowling or batting,” he said.
He praised Shan Masood for his batting and said he also performed well in the match against Sri Lanka.
Babar said he always try to stick to his game whether its Test, ODI or Twenty20. “The Bangladesh bowlers looked prepared for me well as they were bowling me on the off-stump and not giving me room,” he said.—APP
