KARACHI:
A on the face of it forgotten entity till recently, Fawad Alam was finally given his due for his consistent domestic performance over 3 years because the national selectors recalled him for the Asia Cup.
The 28-year-old even his choice, striking good knocks of seventy four against People's Republic of Bangladesh ANd an unconquered 114 within the final against state within the tournament.
In doing therefore, he became Pakistan’s 1st left-handed middle-order baseball player to attain a century within the 50-over format.
Fawad’s comeback in international cricket came once December 2010, wherever he featured in an exceedingly Twenty20 game against New Seeland.
After that, though his batting performance remained consistent in domestic seasons, he remained sidelined from the national team for 3 years.
“Years of isolation from Asian country team gave Pine Tree State the spirit to fight,” Fawad told The specific apsis in AN interview, bearing on his knocks within the Asia Cup.
The baseball player wasn't the highest selection for the team management ANd was solely chosen within the taking part in eleven once opener Sharjeel Khan sustained an injury.
“I knew that i'll not get opportunities like this. After all, the possibility came to Pine Tree State once plenty of diligence.
“I was longing terribly tough times [prior to the Asia Cup]. At times, I wont to feel demoralised after I wasn't most well-liked despite my diligence. However, i'm lucky to possess individuals around WHO supported Pine Tree State in those powerful times.
“I recognize the worth of sporting the national colors and failed to need to waste the possibility. I created full-scale efforts to carry my team however it's unfortunate that my innings couldn't facilitate Asian country win the ultimate.”
The baseball player else that head coach Moin Khan and captain Misbahul Haq were terribly adjunct.
“Scoring like that once a protracted time wouldn't are doable while not their help.
“Moin was a fighting player and his steerage created plenty of distinction whereas Misbah’s recommendation at the crease was a large facilitate too.”
Misbah content with overall performance
Misbah, in conjunction with different team members, came back home from the UAE yesterday.
Speaking to reporters at the Lahore field, the Asian country captain expressed satisfaction over the team’s overall performance within the Asia Cup.
“Losing the ultimate was unsatisfactory, however i'm happy with the performance within the tournament,” he said.
“It was a tricky tournament for the fast-bowlers as a result of there was very little help for them. However, we have a tendency to square measure returning with plenty of positives.”
The captain appeared irked with criticism on his slow-pace batting.
“Ask critics what ought to be the approach after you lose 3 fast wickets within the begin. All the world’s best groups adopt identical approach to endure such a state of affairs.”
The check and One-Day International captain hoped Asian country would had best within the approaching World Twenty20, spoken communication the team has the momentum before the event.
Published within the specific apsis, March 11th, 2014.
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