ISLAMABAD, Pakistani wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan was left speechless by former great Zaheer Abbas\u2019s remarks regarding his performance in international cricket, saying he would work hard to live up to the Asian Bradman\u2019s expectations.<\/p>\n
Rizwan said that the Asian Bradman\u2019s comments were special for him. \u201cThis is the first time I\u2019m hearing this. I didn\u2019t know what Zaheer bhai had said because I hardly use social media. I don\u2019t know how to describe my feelings on this. Praise from Zaheer bhai is very special for me. It has given me a boost in motivation to work even harder and continue to meet his expectations,\u201d cricketpakistan.com.pk quoted Rizwan as saying.<\/p>\n
Earlier, Zaheer Abbas had said that Rizwan has been batting really well. \u201cI didn\u2019t expect him to improve his batting, in such a manner, in international cricket all of a sudden.<\/p>\n
Thankfully, we now have someone other than Babar who can support the batting department. If we can get two or three more batsmen like Rizwan and Babar, then our team will become one of the best in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n
To a question, Rizwan said he was on good terms with former Pakistani captain Sarfaraz Ahmed. \u201cHe is like my brother. There is no issue between us. My relationship with Saifi Bhai is the same as my relationship with Babar Azam, Azhar Ali and Shaheen Afridi,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I initially played for Pakistan, I used to field and Sarfaraz used to keep wickets. We did the same in recent Africa tour and everything was great. This is not my club team. It is Pakistan\u2019s team and our objective is to perform for Pakistan. I respect Sarfaraz as a senior,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Rizwan does not get bogged down by expectations from fans either and instead revels in it. \u201cI enjoy the fact that people have expectations from me and Babar Azam like they used to have with past great players like Inzamam ul Haq, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis,\u201d Rizwan said.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy objective is to give my hundred percent, not be behind anyone in hard work and leave the rest to Almighty Allah,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Speaking about the remaining Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six matches, Rizwan, who was also Multan Sultans\u2019 captain said when he played for Pakistan \u2018A\u2019 in Abu Dhabi few years ago, there wasn\u2019t much spin on offer.<\/p>\n
\u201cHowever, we would like the pitches to provide turn as I believe that we have the strongest spin attack in the competition. We hope that we get turning tracks and our bowlers are able to take advantage of the conditions,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is not much difference in pitches between Karachi and Abu Dhabi. But when I last played in Abu Dhabi two years ago, the pitches there had a little more pace and it was not easy to score against the pacers there. Whereas in Karachi, you get a little more time to hit and matches are generally high-scoring,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Rizwan also said that he wasn\u2019t bothered by the soaring temperatures in Abu Dhabi but cautioned that foreign players might find it difficult to adjust to the heat.<\/p>\n
\u201cI enjoy playing cricket in soaring heat. I am ready to play even in 50 degree celsius temperature. Pakistan players are also accustomed to playing hot weather, so they won\u2019t face any trouble. However, foreign players might find it difficult to adjust initially,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD, Pakistani wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan was left speechless by former great Zaheer Abbas\u2019s remarks regarding his performance in international cricket, saying he would work hard to live up to the Asian Bradman\u2019s expectations. Rizwan said that the Asian Bradman\u2019s comments were special for him. \u201cThis […]<\/p>\n
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