Srinagar: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has said that pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi is fully fit and the pacer always gives hundred percent whenever he plays for Pakistan.
Babar said this during a media interaction of captains ahead of T20 World Cup 2022 start.
“Shaheen has come back, Fakhar has also come back. For the first game, we have six days and we have two practice games as well. We have to utilise that. Shaheen especially the way he has come back, he is fully fit and he always gives his 100 per cent. Looking forward to seeing him play,” said Babar.
“Pakistan have always come up with quality pace bowlers. Our fast-bowling lineup is also very strong. With Shaheen coming back, it will become stronger. We have played with different combinations in our previous games. Haris Rauf has improved his bowling with the new ball and at the death. We can go with different combinations,” said Babar.
About India clash he said: “Whenever you play against India, it is always a high-intensity game. Fans also wait for this match, we enjoy the contest on the field. We try to play good cricket and we look to give our best.”
“It’s just about guys peaking at the right time and not burning out too early.”