T20 World Cup: It will not be going to be simple for us, says Babar Azam after Pakistan’s twin defeats

Babar Azam mentioned that it’s not going to be simple for Pakistan however harassed that his staff will not be below stress. Pakistan misplaced their first two matches of the T20 World Cup Super 12.

New Delhi ,UPDATED: Oct 30, 2022 13:26 IST

Babar Azam-led Pakistan reached the semis of 2021 T20 World Cup. (AP Photo)

By India Today Web Desk: Pakistan captain Babar Azam conceded that the continued T20 World Cup is not “easy” for his staff after struggling twin defeats initially of the Super 12 stage.

Pakistan went down in opposition to their arch-rivals India by 4 wickets within the final-over thriller after which fell quick by one run in opposition to Zimbabwe within the final over. Babar Azam harassed that though Pakistan are usually not below stress, his staff must click on as a unit.

“We are not under pressure, but it’s not going to be easy for us. We need to focus on this game. In T20, you need a good start in the first 6 overs. Our middle order has performed well in patches, but we need to step up as a unit,” Babar mentioned on the toss of Pakistan’s third fixture in opposition to Netherlands.

Pakistan, who reached the 2021 semi-finals below the captaincy of Babar, discover themselves in a spot of hassle. They have to win their remaining three matches – in opposition to Netherlands, South Africa and Bangladesh – in addition to hope South Africa and Zimbabwe do not win multiple of their remaining three matches with a purpose to preserve their slender hopes of nonetheless making it to the final 4 alive.

Meanwhile, Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf, in a pre-match press convention, mentioned that Pakistan are attempting to concentrate on returning to profitable methods whereas ignoring the skin noise.

“It is people’s job to talk, so they will talk. You face criticism in any sport you play,” Rauf was quoted as saying by The News International.

“We have come here to play a tournament and our focus is on that. So we try not to listen to them (ex-players and pundits) much and play our game. Even some positive talk can hurt you and negative talk can also hurt you.”

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Oct 30, 2022