Babar Azam, the captain of the Pakistan cricket staff, stays optimistic regardless of the staff's defeat to New Zealand within the fourth T20I match on Thursday. The best-handed batsman emphasised that the staff is experimenting with new methods in every sport as they put together for the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2024.
He acknowledged that the staff is dealing with criticism following their loss to New Zealand, however he stays undeterred, specializing in the larger image of settling the staff earlier than the T20 World Cup commences.
“We are attempting one thing new and totally different in each sport. Hopefully, we might be settled earlier than going for the T20 World Cup,” babar mentioned.
The problem for Pakistan has been evident as they confronted a aggressive New Zealand aspect regardless of the absence of key gamers who’re taking part within the Indian Premier League. The expectation of dominating the collection at dwelling has not been met, with Pakistan trailing 1-2 with one match left to play.
The match in opposition to New Zealand noticed Pakistan opting to bowl first after successful the toss. Regardless of a robust begin by the Kiwi openers, the Pakistan bowlers managed to make a comeback, limiting New Zealand to a manageable whole of 178/7 of their 20 overs.
In response, Fakhar Zaman's spectacular innings of 61 off 45 balls offered hope for Pakistan of their run chase. Nonetheless, the staff fell brief, ending at 174/eight and dropping the match by 4 runs.
“They began properly however our bowlers made comeback, we caught to a size. Within the first six overs, we misplaced fairly a variety of wickets. Fakhar's innings was excellent, sadly, we couldn't chase it down, Imad additionally performed good innings,” Babar famous.
“It was a special floor, the typical rating right here is 190 and we did effectively to limit them and it was a chaseable whole. Our children did effectively.” Babar added.
Babar Azam returned as Pakistan's captain final month, months after he has stepped down from the position following a disappointing outing on the T20 World Cup. Shaheen Afridi was named the skipper of the aspect following Babar's resignation; nevertheless, the quick bowler's stint lasted solely three months. Whereas Babar holds the management position in each white-ball codecs, Shan Masood presently retains the captaincy in Take a look at cricket.