Zaka Ashraf wishes luck to Pakistan team ahead of World Cup 2023

Babar Azam puts belief in Pakistan bowling lineup ahead of world cup,

LAHORE /Ahmadabad_ PCB Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf extended best wishes to the Pakistan Men’s Team upon their participation in the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 in India.

The chairman extended his support to the team and urged the players to focus on playing great cricket rather than worrying about winning or losing.

“I extend my support and best wishes to the Pakistan team. I am confident that our team has the potential to achieve remarkable feats. They should focus on playing competitive cricket and delivering an excellent performance in the tournament.

“I believe they will be victorious and will bring the trophy home to us. The players just need to trust in their abilities and rest assured, the entire nation is firmly supporting them.”

Pakistan will be playing their opening match of the World Cup against the Netherlands at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on 6 October 2023.

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Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has placed his confidence in the bowling lineup of his side as the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 is all set to begin tomorrow (Oct 5) in India.

The World No.1 ODI batter expressed his views during the ICC Captains’ Day event, a traditional ceremony held prior to every world cup, in Ahmedabad where skippers of nine other sides had also gathered.

Responding to a question, Babar Azam banked on the performance of the bowlers, saying: “Our bowling is our strength”.

He ruled out any pressure on the team ahead of the world cup, saying the conditions in India were similar to Pakistan “but boundaries are a bit shorter here”.Appreciating the people of India for warm reception, he said Pakistani players were excited to play match against India.