I am keen to do well in South Africa, reveals http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Azhar-Ali-c46890 – Cricket News Update
Having performed exceptionally well in almost all parts of the world, Pakistan’s emerging batting star, Azhar Ali, is now geared up to deliver the goods in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 and wants to make a mark against one of the world’s finest fast bowling attacks.
The Green Shirts are scheduled to visit South Africa early next year, where they will play three Tests, two T20 Internationals and five One Day Internationals (ODIs).
Pakistani batsmen are usually not too comfortable against quality pace bowling on bouncy tracks, which South Africa is going to offer; hence, the upcoming series will test the true mettle of the Men in Green.
Azhar, 27, since making his way to international arena in 2010, has been doing a brilliant job against all oppositions in different conditions. However, the batsman’s abilities will be severely tested in South Africa, when he will face the likes of Dale
Steyn, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Vernon-Philander-c2753.
Recognizing the forthcoming challenge, the cricketer from Lahore is keen to do well against the Proteas. The batsman fully understands that in order to make a name for himself, he must score big runs against major Test playing nations.
While speaking to ESPNcricinfo, the leg-spinner turned batsman rated the 'Rainbow Nation' as the best Test team of the globe.
"South Africa is one of the countries I wish to play in and perform well against. Countries like http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 and South Africa are the places where your performance is recognised and highlighted," the top-order player said. "South Africa are currently
the best side, with challenging fast bowlers, especially in their home conditions. So it's something I am focusing on."
Some of the sporting pundits are of the view that Azhar must enhance his game against short-pitch bowling, if he wants to be successful in South African conditions.
The talented youngster admitted that he did not have a wide range of shots at the start of his career but claims to be improving with every single international encounter.
Azhar mentioned, "Since I turned from a bowler into a batsman, earlier I had a limited number of shots with which to score runs. I relied on two or three shots, but now the range has increased with every game I play."
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