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SHARJAH: Skipper Shadab Khan claimed that the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan proved helpful for Pakistan in strengthening their bench strength for future fixtures. 

Shadab, who captained the Green Shirts during their 2-1 series defeat against Afghanistan in Sharjah, stated the team achieved their desired objective from the series despite the forgettable results.

“The motive of this series was to prepare our bench strength and we have achieved this motive,” he said in a post-match press conference after Pakistan sealed a consolation win in the third T20I on Monday.

“Unfortunately the young players could not perform as we expected from them but definitely this new talent will prove beneficial for Pakistan in the future.”

Flanked by young opener Saim Ayub, who scored 49 from 40 to help Pakistan set a massive 183-run target, the Pakistan captain hailed the youngsters for their outstanding fightback under pressure and for outclassing the opponents in the competition.

“We’re happy that we prevailed in this match and answered the criticism happening against us in the media”

Saim, however, disclosed that the captain and team management had given constant support to the youngsters throughout the series.

“Obviously one undergoes a tremendous amount of pressure when he plays for his country for the first time,” said the 20-year-old.

“But I am happy that finally, I was able to score some runs after failures in the first two matches” he added.

The skipper, however, went on to suggest that the top performers of the series should be given a chance in the future as well.

“We must continue to support these new players as they all are very highly talented,” he requested to the nation.

It may be noted here that left-handed opener Saim Ayub’s sensible knock and a combined dominant effort by the bowlers led Pakistan to a 66-run victory in the third T20I and finished the series 2-1 against Afghanistan.

The national team suffered consecutive defeats after the inexperienced batting lineup slumped to batting collapses in the first two T20Is.

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ISLAMABAD: Islamabad United captain Shadab Khan continued to support his team’s fearless approach despite suffering the heaviest defeat of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) history. 

On Thursday, United lost their second clash against Lahore Qalandars in the ongoing PSL season 8 as they were bundled out for a meagre 107 while chasing a massive 227, giving defending champions a resounding 119-run victory.

“These failures are bound to happen when you are going with a fearless approach,” said Shadab in a post-match press conference, adding, “I will still back my team and this approach.”

He elaborated that the team had won a number of high-scoring matches with their attacking approach and it was not possible to win each and every game.

“We have chased targets above 200 in the last three matches. You cannot chase without such an approach. In fact, it’s not necessary that you chase 200 every day, especially against such quality bowling.”

United’s captain, however, did not shy away from accepting the loopholes in teams’ bowling and hoped that it would come back in the next matches.

“Our bowling has been conceding 200 runs consistently which I believe should not be the case,” he said.

Moreover, Shadab added that people should not demand modern-day cricket from the Pakistan team if they were not willing to accept the failures.

“When you ask a player or any team to score 200 (in T20s), there are higher chances of failures. But, as a nation, we do not accept it. We want modern-day cricket and at the same time not ready to accept failures, which is not possible” he said.

When asked about the nature of pitches in the PSL which saw bowlers not getting any kind of help, Shadab believed although the bowlers suffered at these wickets but gave the spectators the kind of entertainment they wanted to see.

“Crowd want to see sixes and fours. No one wants to see the dot balls. I think these days if you do not offer such entertainment to the crowd why would they bother to come to the stadiums,” he maintained.

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KARACHI: Shadab Khan, the captain of Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), while talking to the presser on Sunday said that he tries to focus on his performance regardless of the criticism.

During the press conference, Shadab stated that he only concentrates on putting on shows while responding to his critics.

“The job of the people is to criticize, while I try to focus on my performances,” Shadab said.

“I will promote myself in the batting order, this year as well,” he added.

When asked about the team combination for the PSL 7, the 23-year-old acknowledged that the line-up meets up to expectations., while determined of winning another title for the United.

“Our squad lined-up as per the expectations, we will try to win another title for the United,” he said.

“We are eager to carry on the previous year’s momentum,” he added.

Shadab also claimed that his former captain, Sarfaraz Ahmed, taught him a lot and that he now uses the same strategies against his side.

“I learned a lot from Sarfraz Bhai, and now use what he has taught against his own team in PSL,” he said.

Shadab also lauded Pakistan’s young pacer – Mohammad Hasnain for his remarkable stint in the Big Bash League (BBL).

“Our fast bowlers have always performed all over the world. Hasnain bowled brilliantly in Big Bash this time,” he said.

“And of course, the batsmen had a hard time playing it with the pace he bowled there,” he added.

Shadab also kept on saying that playing in the BBL will help our players to prepare for the next World Cup, scheduled in Australia.

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