Pakistan are focused on 2023 World Cup in India: Babar Azam

Ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has stated that his team is focused and is ready to put up a good show in the tournament. They have done well on the world stage in recent times and thus, Pakistan are confident of their chances of winning the prestigious trophy this time around.

Azam reckoned that they have a good solid combination at the top of the order as he along with Rizwan will eye to give me a good start to the team. The skipper also mentioned that they have players who are eager to play a match-winning role for the team and that will help them in the competition.

“We are focused on the World Cup in India and will try to put up a good show during the tournament. I will try to score runs alongside Mohammad Rizwan since we have a good combination at the top. But having said that it is not possible to score in every innings, which is why it is important not to depend on only two players in the team."

"However, we also have other players in the team who are eager to play a match-winning role for the team on the field,” Babar was quoted as saying in an interview with Geo News.

Meanwhile, after India refused to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming Asia Cup, there were concerns about whether the Men in Green will eventually show up in the World Cup as Ramiz Raja previously stated that the Pakistan team will not be travelling to India if the Men in Blue refuse to play the Asia Cup in their country. 

Later, the current PCB chief Najam Sethi had a meeting with ACC officials to discuss the matter but nothing substantial could be concluded from the meeting. Babar in the meantime has also spoken about criticisms and how he deals with them.

“Criticism will continue because it is not possible that everyone will speak in your favour. I always try to stay positive since it improves my level of confidence,” the 28-year-old added.

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