Rain isn’t in our hands, but victory is: Sahibzada Farhan upbeat ahead of England clash
Rain isn’t in our hands, but victory is: Sahibzada Farhan upbeat ahead of England clash
By Nawaz Gohar ; National team opener Sahibzada Farhan has stated that while the rain is beyond their control, the team’s morale remains high, and they are committed to playing quality cricket against England.
Speaking at a press conference, he mentioned that there hasn’t been much internal discussion regarding the points table yet; the entire focus is currently on the next match, and the players are awaiting the captain’s final decisions.
According to Farhan, the team is seriously addressing the recent batting collapses. He emphasized that the top order, in particular, needs to carry the innings further, adding that “improvement will definitely come.” He noted that the bowling department is performing well and consistently.
Sahibzada Farhan shared that this is his first time playing at this venue, whereas some seniors have prior experience here. “I’ve heard the ball comes onto the bat well here, though the wicket in the last match was slightly different. Even Babar Azam looked at the pitch and remarked that it is typically a batting-friendly wicket,” he said.
He further commented that while scoring a century boosts individual confidence, cricket is a team sport and everyone must take responsibility. “It shouldn’t be the case that if the openers fail to perform, the lower order fails too. My effort is always to play a long innings and post a big total for the team.”
Responding to a question about England’s fast bowler Jofra Archer, he stated that they have faced him before and it’s not as if Archer alone will cause difficulties. “If they have a plan for us, we have a plan for them. We also have strong fast bowlers and excellent spinners, and we will give England a tough time.”
He described Saim Ayub as an “impact player,” noting that Ayub has the capability to play long innings in every match and expressed hope for a strong performance from him.
He described Saim Ayub as an “impact player,” noting that Ayub has the capability to play long innings in every match and expressed hope for a strong performance from him.
When asked about the Hundred League, he expressed hope for selection, calling it one of the best leagues, though he noted that selection is ultimately out of the players’ hands.
Regarding records, he mentioned that he doesn’t keep a close eye on statistics, though people often send them to him.
Finally, he clarified that he isn’t focused on breaking Virat Kohli’s record for the most runs in a World Cup. “Records are meant to be broken. My goal is simply to score as many runs as possible for Pakistan and make the country proud.”
