“We Have A Plan”: Babar Azam’s Clear Take On Pakistan’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Semis Scenarios | Cricket News

Pakistan cricket staff skipper Babar Azam mentioned on Friday that the staff is conscious of the inconceivable situations that may result in their qualification for the Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-finals and so they have already formulated a plan in accordance to the conditions. Following New Zealand’s big win over Sri Lanka on Thursday, Pakistan will now must win by greater than 287 runs in the event that they bat first and in case of a chase, they should full it with 284 balls to spare. While the state of affairs is closely in opposition to the 1992 champions, Babar maintained that ‘something can occur’ within the recreation of cricket.

“Anything can happen in cricket. We will try to finish the tournament on a high note,” Azam mentioned throughout a pre-match press convention on Friday.

“We have a plan for net run-rate and will try to execute it. We have planned about how to play the first 10 overs and what to do after that. If Fakhar Zaman plays for 20-30 overs, we can achieve what’s required.”

“The role of Iftikhar Ahmed and Mohammad Rizwan will also be important during the match.”

The Pakistan skipper additionally had a transparent message for ex-cricketers who’ve been extraordinarily essential of his performances – each as a batter in addition to a captain – through the ongoing competitors.

“There is no pressure on me. I was performing and leading the side for the past three years as well. It is easy to say things while sitting on TV. People who want to advise me can contact me on my number,” he mentioned.

“Right now, my focus is on the next match. I will think about the future of captaincy later,” he added.

Babar additionally spoke concerning the enjoying situations in India through the Cricket World Cup 2023 and the way a scarcity of familiarity performed a task within the staff’s performances.

“I bat in accordance with the situation of the match. Sometimes conditions don’t allow us to play freely. Every venue has different conditions in India. We are touring India for the first time and didn’t know much about the conditions. I admit that I have not been able to performance in line with expectations,” he mentioned.