Pakistan Has Always Given Them A Tough Time - Babar Azam Gears Up For Limited-Overs Series In England

Pakistan captain Babar Azam prepares for the limited-overs series – 3 ODIs followed by 3 T20Is – in England. The first ODI is slated for July 8 in Cardiff. After the matches in England, the Men In Green will fly to West Indies for 5 T20Is and 2 Tests.

Babar Azam says that Pakistan have often troubled the Three Lions in the past in their home. He asserts that the conditions in England are conducive to the cricket Pakistan plays, especially for their pacers who have plenty of purchase in these conditions.

Pakistan are coming off ODI and T20I series wins in South Africa, and T20I and Test series wins in Zimbabwe. They have landed in Birmingham and commenced their mandatory quarantine. England, meanwhile, after losing in all three formats in India, have registered a T20I series win at home against Sri Lanka.

“We performed well on South Africa tour and will try to continue that momentum in England as well. England are one of the best teams in ODI cricket but Pakistan always given them tough time. Pakistan has a good record in England because pitches are good and suit our playing style,” Babar Azam said while speaking on the PCB Podcast.

Enjoying responsibility as a captain across all three formats: Babar Azam

On his new captaincy role as an all-format captain, Babar Azam underlined with the support of the management and his players’ cooperation he has so far had a happy time at the helm. The T20 World Cup later in the year in the UAE would be his first ICC assignment as Pakistan’s captain.

“I’m enjoying responsibility as a captain across all three formats as it is an honour for me. I try to keep calm under pressure and plan what could be better for the team. Captaincy isn’t very challenging as teammates cooperate and back me. They try to ensure that there is no pressure on me and carry out the roles given to them,” the 26-year-old concluded.

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