Abdullah Shafiq, the emerging opening batsman of the national cricket team, has expressed his admiration for the exceptional skills of Babar Azam, highlighting the significance of receiving praise from such an accomplished player.
Addressing the media in Lahore, young cricketer Abdullah Shafiq emphasized his intention to carry forward his successful Test form into the One Day International (ODI) format, acknowledging the evolving nature of ODI cricket. He stressed the importance of adhering to a well-defined game plan.
Shafiq acknowledged the unique intensity of matches against India while underscoring the team’s primary focus on delivering strong performances. He acknowledged Babar Azam’s stature as a world-class player and appreciated hearing accolades from him, but he remains committed to enhancing his own on-field performance.
Meanwhile, the national cricketers are rigorously training in Lahore as part of the preparations for the upcoming series against Afghanistan and the Asia Cup. The training camp’s activities continued into the second day.
It is noteworthy that the national team is scheduled to commence the series against Afghanistan with the first ODI match on August 22 in Sri Lanka.
