'Can't explain the feeling' Babar on playing first-ever Test at home ground

Pakistan and Australia are gearing up for the Test series decider at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and the home side skipper is excited to play his first-ever Test at the home ground.

The 27-year-old will play his 40th match of the Test career and his first at the home venue. While talking to reporters, Babar opined that the feeling is unexplainable.

"I can't explain this feeling' Babar said. "Playing in front of the home crowd is a different feeling, I am highly hopeful of performing and most importantly winning the match for Pakistan.

After the first two Tests of the series ended in a draw, Babar is confident of producing results by giving their best against the No.1 ranked Test side.

"Definitely, it means a lot. If you win against Australia in a home series, it would be a proud moment for us as a team and the way our side is improving day by day, it will give us a lot of confidence. Our mindset will be to win, rest is in Allah's hands," he maintained.

Meanwhile, Babar reiterated that the pitch looks the same as of Rawalpindi and Karachi but believes that the bowl will turn as the cracks are not bigger compared to the other two venues.

"There is not a lot of difference, it looks the same," said the Pakistan captain ahead of the third Test in a virtual press conference. 

"I think the ball will turn here for sure, the cracks are not quite open, they are very little. And in that case, spinners get help and there will be rough patches. I think the wicket will play differently as compared to Karachi."

On the other hand, Babar revealed the main motive behind bowling regularly in Test cricket now.
"A batter must face a different type of bowling and they get set while facing a particular bowler and when a part-timer comes to bowl, the batter gets relaxed and look to play freely, there is a chance of mistake and opportunity of a wicket," he added.

"I have been bowling in the nets for long and try to do better each and every day."

It must be noted that the third Test will start from tomorrow. Gaddafi Stadium is hosting a Test after a gap of 13 years.