Azhar Ali wants to play limited overs cricket as well – Cricket News Update
Pakistani Test batsman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Azhar-Ali-c46890, has claimed that he can perform well in all three formats of the game, and predicted that the upcoming series between Pakistan and England is going to be a very interesting one since both the teams are in the best of forms.
The right-handed batsman made his debut during the controversial tour of England in 2010 and since then he has cemented his place in Pakistan’s Test team. The Lahori batsman is known for his composure and knack with the bat, which is the major reason as
to why he is considered among the best Test batsman Pakistan has today.
There have been question marks over his ability to score runs at a brisk pace and that is why he has been labelled as a Test specialist so far. Azhar is yet to make his debut in T20 cricket and has played only one 50-over match for the country.
The 26-year-old cricketer from Lahore came through the ranks of junior cricket in the country and represented http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 at the Under-15s, Under-17s and the Under-19s levels. During his initial days, Azhar was a genuine leg-spinner but with the passage of
time he became a proper top-order batsman.
While speaking to Pakpassion, Azhar expressed that he likes to bat at number 3, which is a crucial position for any team and only responsible batsmen are selected for it. However, the right-handed batsman emphasised that he can deliver the goods in limited
overs cricket as well.
Azhar said, "I bat in accordance with my own style, I don't try to do things at the crease that are not my strengths, but the importance of my batting at the number three position adds more responsibility to my role. If given a chance I will definitely try
to perform well in the twenty over and fifty over formats too".
While talking about the series against England, Azhar feels that Pakistan has an advantage because of the conditions but http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 is also a top team and a tough battle is expected.
"We have a slight edge over England when it comes to the conditions, but the England team is also preparing very hard for the series and will be very well prepared too when the matches begin", the right hander said.
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