Babar Azam focused on ICC World Cup 2023 in India

Azam also brushed aside criticism regarding his captaincy and style of batting — AFPPakistan captain Babar Azam is focused on doing well in this year’s ICC World Cup in India. Azam, who is currently leading Peshawar Zalmi during the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight, is keen on doing well in the mega event. “We are focused on the World Cup in India and will try to put up a good show during the tournament,” Azam told Geo News in an exclusive interview on Thursday.“I will try to score runs alongside Mohammad Rizwan since we have a good combination at the top. But having said that it is not possible to score in every innings which is why it is important not to depend on only two players in the team. “However, we also have other players in the team who are eager to play a match-winning role for the team on the field.” Azam also brushed aside criticism regarding his captaincy and style of batting.“Criticism will continue because it is not possible that everyone will speak in your favour. I always try to stay positive since it improves my level of confidence,” he said. He was also satisfied with Zalmi’s progress, who are placed on fourth position in the points table after six points in six matches, in PSL 8.“It has been a good journey so far with Peshawar Zalmi. We made some mistakes which is why we weren’t able to win some of the matches. However, we will try to do better in the upcoming matches,” he said. The closing ceremony and final will be played on March 19 in Lahore, which will also host play-offs.The winner will not only lift the Supernova Trophy but will also collect a cheque of Rs120m, while the runners-up will receive a cheque of Rs48m.Remaining PSL 8 matches2 Mar - Lahore Qalandars v Quetta Gladiators, Gaddafi Stadium3 Mar - Islamabad United v Karachi Kings, Pindi Cricket Stadium4 Mar - Lahore Qalandars v Multan Sultans, Gaddafi Stadium5 Mar - Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators, Pindi Cricket Stadium6 Mar - Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings, Pindi Cricket Stadium7 Mar - Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Islamabad United v Multan Sultans, Pindi Cricket Stadium8 Mar - Pakistan Women’s League Exhibition Match 1, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Peshawar Zalmi v Quetta Gladiators, Pindi Cricket Stadium9 Mar - Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars, Pindi Cricket Stadium10 Mar - Pakistan Women’s League Exhibition Match 2, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Peshawar Zalmi v Multan Sultans, Pindi Cricket Stadium11 Mar - Pakistan Women’s League Exhibition Match 3, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Quetta Gladiators v Multan Sultans, Pindi Cricket Stadium12 Mar - Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings, Gaddafi Stadium15 Mar - Qualifier (1 v 2), Gaddafi Stadium 16 Mar - Eliminator 1 (3 v 4), Gaddafi Stadium17 Mar - Eliminator 2 (loser Qualifier v winner Eliminator 1), Gaddafi Stadium19 Mar - Final, Gaddafi Stadium Sohail Imran Sohail Imran is a senior reporter for Geo News. Comments Submit مضمون کا ماخذ:مصری ڈریمز ڈیلکس