Newly-appointed Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Afridi has issued a message to his teammates forward of the three-match ODI sequence in opposition to Sri Lanka. Pakistan will host their Asian rival for 3 ODI contests commencing in Rawalpindi on Tuesday and Afridi has urged his aspect to proceed the profitable momentum they found throughout a latest sequence success in opposition to South Africa.
The sequence in opposition to South Africa was Afridi’s first sequence in control of Pakistan since he was appointed ODI skipper and the quick bowler made a superb begin to his reign because the aspect collected a slim 2-1 sequence overcome the Proteas.
The victory over South Africa marked a much-needed return to type in 50-over cricket for Pakistan after their disappointing displaying on the ICC Champions Trophy on dwelling soil earlier this yr. Afridi now hopes his group can construct higher consistency as they proceed to develop as a unit.
“The sequence win in opposition to South Africa in Faisalabad was an ideal enhance for our confidence. It was my first sequence as ODI captain and I used to be actually pleased with the way in which the gamers responded to totally different conditions and performed as a unit. The vitality, intent and teamwork had been excellent,” Afridi stated.
“Going into the Sri Lanka sequence, our focus is to hold that profitable momentum ahead. We need to construct consistency in our performances and guarantee that we hold enhancing as a group in each division.
Sri Lanka are a disciplined aspect and at all times problem you with their expertise. We might want to play sensible cricket, stick with our plans and keep constructive. The purpose is to maintain creating as a group and to proceed giving our followers performances they are often pleased with,” he added.
The 25-year-old Afridi stated it was essential that each member of Pakistan’s squad too duty for his or her performances in 50-over cricket and that it wasn’t at all times left to the senior members to prepared the ground.
“All of the gamers ought to take duty. It is not Shaheen, Fakhar (Zaman), Babar (Azam), or Saim’s (Ayub) job, all of us ought to do our greatest,” Afridi stated.
“We should always even again these gamers who usually are not performing and at all times consider that we are able to carry out as a group,” he added.
Charith Asalanka Opens Up On Challenges Of Taking part in In Pakistan
In the meantime, Sri Lanka additionally enter the sequence in good type, with the aspect having registered a 2-0 clear sweep over Zimbabwe of their most up-to-date ODI contests in August on the again of a Participant of the Sequence efficiency from skilled batter Pathum Nissanka.
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka is wanting ahead to the sequence in opposition to Pakistan, although is aware of it should show a tough activity for his aspect away from dwelling.
“That is at all times a troublesome sequence in relation to Pakistan, their dwelling, their situations,” Asalanka stated.
“Pakistan performed good cricket of their final sequence and we too. We performed 30-45 days in the past in Zimbabwe and did actually very well, particularly our ODI aspect has been doing very well,” he added.
Pakistan squad: Shaheen Afridi (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha
Sri Lanka squad: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan, Eshan Malinga.
PAK vs SL ODI Sequence Schedule:
First ODI: November 11, Rawalpindi
Second ODI: November 13, Rawalpindi
Third ODI: November 15, Rawalpindi