Ravi Bopara: “His batting is really coming on and he’s becoming more and more powerful and confident”
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Karachi Kings assistant coach Ravi Bopara acknowledged up-and-coming Pakistan batsman Irfan Khan is “becoming more and more powerful.”
His comments come after Irfan had a strong showing in the 2024 Pakistan Super League (PSL), where he accumulated 171 runs in nine matches at an average of 42.75 and a strike-rate of 140.16.
Aside from his power, Bopara pointed out that he has seen the 21-year-old from Mianwali exuding more confidence as well.
“His batting is really coming on and he’s becoming more and more powerful and confident,” the former England all-rounder was quoted as saying by A Sports.
Irfan’s success in PSL 9 further boosts the strong start he has made to his professional career as he has been a dominant force in first-class cricket as well, having amassed 800 runs in 13 matches, which includes a century and five fifties, at an average of 57.14.
The talented youngster made his international debut in Pakistan’s five-match T20I series against New Zealand in April and amassed 48 runs in three matches.
Pakistan’s next assignment will be a three-match T20I series against Ireland from May 10 to 14.
After that, they will play four T20Is against England from May 22 to May 30.
Pakistan Squad for Ireland and England T20I Series: Babar Azam (capt), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan