Azam Khan prefers performance over fitness

Islamabad United batsman, Azam Khan, is not bothered about criticism over his fitness as he focuses more on his performances.

The hard-hitting batsman played a blazing knock of 97 runs from 42 balls against Quetta Gladiators on Friday, which included nine fours and eight sixes.

While speaking in the post-match press conference, the 24-year-old said that national selection is not in his hands and he is rather focused on things which he can control i.e. batting.

"My fitness has always been great," Azam replied in a light-hearted way.

"My aim is to keep performing consistently. I rate my performances more [than fitness]. I don’t bother about negativity. As far as selection is concerned, it is the selectors’ call if they don’t want to select me. My performance is in front of everyone," he added.

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Azam also revealed what his father and opposition coach, Moin Khan, said to him after his blistering knock.

"When I met him after the match, he praised my innings and asked me to continue performing," he revealed.

"My father is my biggest inspiration. He made me mentally so strong and always backed me to perform well despite all the odds. He already told me about the criticism and helped me fight against it. I hope I will keep on making him proud," he added.