Babar Azam confident ahead England ODI series

Pakistan’s all-format captain Babar Azam is confident ahead of his team’s upcoming One-day International (ODI) series against England.

Pakistan will face the home side in a three-match series, starting on July 8 in Cardiff.

“We performed well on South Africa tour and will try to continue that momentum in England as well. England are one of the best teams in ODI cricket but Pakistan always given them tough time. Pakistan has a good record in England because pitches are good and suit our playing style,” said Babar while speaking on the PCB Podcast.

He was also hopeful that inclusion of Haris Sohail and Saud Shakeel will strengthen Pakistan’s middle-order.

“Pakistan has a settled combination in ODI cricket, there are just one or two changes in the squad. We are struggling a bit in the middle-order but I’m hopeful that Haris Sohail and Saud Shakeel’s inclusion will help us in this regard,” he said.

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Babar also opened up about his captaincy tenure, so far, while heaping praise on his teammates.

“I’m enjoying responsibility as a captain across all three formats as it is an honour for me. I try to keep calm under pressure and plan what could be better for the team. Captaincy isn’t very challenging as teammates cooperate and back me. They try to ensure that there is no pressure on me and carry out the roles given to them,” he concluded.