Mohammad Hafeez vows for a better performance in the rest of the series – Cricket News Update
Pakistan’s vice-captain, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758, and also admitted that he needs to raise his performance with the bat.
The opening batsman has had a miserable tour so far and has struggled to give solid starts to his team. Questions are being raised about Hafeez’s place in the side and the right-hander needs to start performing sooner rather than later, in order to justify
his persistent selection.
The 31-year-old confessed that his showings have been below par on the tour, but claimed that he is working overtime in the nets to regain his touch.
"I know my form is not good and I'm working hard at it. I'm sure that just spending time at the crease will give me more confidence," Hafeez expressed.
The Green Shirts were dismissed for only 100 runs in the first innings of the Galle Test but after conceding a massive 371-run lead, they bounced back well in the second innings and scored 300 runs. This should raise the morale of the batsmen, although http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755
failed to avoid defeat in the match.
Younis Khan and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mohammad-Ayub-c76805 also showed character on the fourth day and the result could have been different, had some umpiring decisions
gone in Pakistan’s way.
Hafeez praised his middle-order batsmen and vowed for a better showing in the remainder of the series, which is still open.
The opening batsman added, "A big thumbs up to my team for the spirit and character they showed. It was tough out there, their conduct was pleasing. I liked the way the boys fought it out on the last day when the conditions were tough. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Younis-Khan-c98325, Asad
Shafiq and Adnan Akmal showed great character. These are positive signs for Pakistan going into the next two matches.”
Misbah ul Haq’s return will surely boost Pakistan’s batting line-up for the second Test, which is scheduled to be played between June 30th and July 4th, at Colombo.
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