Asia Cup 2022: I Usually Hit 100-150 Sixes Daily So That...: Asif Ali

Star Pakistani batsman Asif Ali discussed his preparations for the upcoming T20I tournament as he gets ready for the upcoming Asia Cup 2022.

He acknowledged that he hits 100-150 sixes daily and is a well-known power hitter. He discussed his batting strategy with PCB and gave a justification for it.

At the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai, Pakistan will play India in the tournament’s opening match on Sunday. Asif also discussed the value of playing tape-ball cricket and how it improved his power-hitting.

Tabe-Ball Cricket Helps A Lot In Power Hitting; Asif Ali

“I bat in a position where an average of over 10 is required. For that, you need to hit big shots and that requires a lot of practice, I usually hit 100-150 sixes daily so that I can hit 4 to 5 in the match,” he said.

“It depends on the match situation. When I come to bat in T20Is, there is always pressure on me. I try to hit the ball according to its line and length. I never think of playing the same shot again and again,” he added about adapting to match situations.

Tape-ball cricket helps me a lot in power-hitting. In tape-ball cricket, you have to play with a straight bat and still head which increases your concentration. Also, there are limited overs and you score big targets. Still, today whenever I get time, I play tape-ball cricket.”

Shaheen Shah Afridi, Pakistan’s star pacer, won’t be competing in the competition. Due to an injury, the pacer is not working. Mohammad Hasnain has taken over as his replacement. Inzamam-ul-Haq, a former Pakistani captain, recently described it as “a massive setback for Pakistan.”

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