http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Asad-Shafiq-c46208 gains momentum for T20s after Lankan tour-Cricket News Update
Pakistani top order batsman, Asad Shafiq, is eager to take up more responsibility in the batting line up after his obstinate performance in the final Test against Sri Lanka, a series which the Men in Green went onto loose.
The right-hander scored 75 in the first innings and followed it up with a ton in the second and despite his efforts, Pakistan failed to claim a win which would have seen them take the share of the spoils.
“My batting performance in Sri Lanka has made me more aware of my role besides giving me a clearer idea as to what I could achieve in the future. While seeking to learn further from mistakes I look forward to improvement for future contests,” http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shafiq-c89281 said.
The 26-year-old managed an impressive innings under difficult circumstances as wickets kept tumbling on the other end. Along with the Asad, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Azhar-Ali-c46890 had been the most consistent performer for the side on the tour, averaging 45.27.
Both made their debuts in 2010 and have already proved dependable campaigners, sharing a number of decent partnerships for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 in their young career.
“Azhar has been phenomenal with the bat, and played magnificently in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758. I have good understanding with him and it certainly helps both of us in building partnerships in the middle order,” he said.
The right-handed, Asad, began playing in the streets before his talent was introduced to domestic first-class cricket. He average of 42.15 in 53 matches is reasonable which includes a cracking double ton, further adding to his credentials. He is now further
being touted as a permanent replacement for someone like http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Younis-Khan-c98325 in the ODI format, having the temperament to play long innings.
He is all set to play Australia in the upcoming series in UAE where the two teams will meet for three ODIs and three T20 internationals which are placed just before the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka, scheduled for mid-September. A good showing in the upcoming
series will surely help him cement a permanent place in the T20 side after being named in the mega event squad.
“Considering it will be the last competition for us before the World Twenty20, the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 series is very important for us,” he said.
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