Azhar Ali: “Babar Azam, Asad Shafiq and Abid Ali seemed in total control, Shan Masood adapted well to the conditions and Mohammad Rizwan looked in good shape”
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Pakistan Test captain Azhar Ali said Babar Azam, Asad Shafiq and Abid Ali seem to be “in total control” in England.
Azhar’s praise for the trio comes after they starred in the two-day inter-squad scenario-based practice match in Worcester from July 5 to 6.
In addition to Azam, Shafiq and Abid, Azhar was also impressed with opener Shan Masood and wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan’s performance.
“Both batsmen and bowlers have adapted to the conditions. The wind was troubling the bowlers initially but they overcame it, which was heartening. Definitely, the players are going to need some time to adjust. Despite the break, they are in good shape which is a positive sign for us,” Azhar was quoted as saying by Cricket Pakistan.
“All the batsmen batted quite well especially Babar Azam, Asad Shafiq and Abid Ali seemed in total control, Shan Masood adapted well to the conditions and Mohammad Rizwan looked in good shape.”
Pakistan are scheduled to play three Tests and three T20 Internationals against England, with the first Test starting on August 5 and the T20 series beginning on August 28.
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