All-rounder Shoaib Malik said that his tennis-star wife Sania Mirza will be supporting India in the Asia Cup match against Pakistan but wants him to perform as well. “We maintain the same status. She [Sania] supports team India and wants her husband to do well, perform well in the middle if he is playing,” said Malik.
The 34-year-old opined that Pakistan could give their arch-rivals India a tough fight even with the momentum on their side.
“Indian batsmen are very consistent but we have a good bowling attack,” said Malik. “This is going to be a great game. This is going to be a big opportunity for players of both the teams.”
Malik further stated that the recently concluded Pakistan Super League (PSL) has helped the players prepare well for the Asia Cup.
“Coming after playing the PSL straightaway, our preparation has been very good,” he said. “There’s no doubt India have performed very well in Australia and even versus Bangladesh, I think it will be a great battle between two good teams.”
All-rounder Imad Wasim, who is part of the national ODI and T20I squads, is hoping to see his career take off by helping Pakistan win both the Asia Cup and the World T20.
“I understand the importance of both tournaments and if I can help Pakistan win, I would be the happiest man in the world,” said Imad while talking exclusively to The Express Tribune at the Conrad Hotel in Dubai. “I hope to play a leading role as that would be a career-defining moment for me.” – Agencies
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