Pakistan cricketer Shadab Khan intends to become a player in the Tournament at the next Asia Cup. He understands the odds are against him but affirmed that the ultimate aim is to lift the trophy.
Shadab Khan at 23, is one of the most integral Player for Pakistan in the 2022 Asia Cup. The right-handed batter is one of the specialist cricketers in the line-up and the Men in Green will rely on him for runs at the backend.
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Speaking to the PCB, Khan said that his personal goal is to be the Player of the Tournament and believes his hard work will pay off. He said:
“Personally, I want to be the player in the Asia Cup. I know it is easier said than done when there are so many world-class competitors, but where there is a will, there is a way.”
He added:
“It will be great if I can translate my dreams of lifting the player of the tournament trophy, but the much bigger and ultimate objective is to win the glittering trophy for Pakistan, rest is secondary.”
Shadab Khan was the most budget bowler during Pakistan’s conflict against India in the 2021 T20 World Cup. He terminated with figures of 4-0-22-0, asserting the wicket of Rishabh Pant.
“The dressing room is quiet and relaxed” – Shadab Khan ahead of Sunday’s match against India
Khan further stated that they are composed and do not overthink the clash against India on Sunday (August 28) in Dubai. He said:
“The dressing room is calm and relaxed, but we aren’t complacent. We are trying to keep things simple and straight, and our focus is one game at a time. Like any competition, Sunday’s match is important as it will set the tone for the remaining matches. But we are not overthinking, a tactic that worked for all of us last year.”
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It’s worth remarking that the Men in Green haven’t defeated India in the Asia Cup since their match in Mirpur in 2014.