HBL PSL 6: Shadab highlights importance of workload management

Islamabad United’s captain Shadab Khan, while talking at a virtual press conference on Wednesday, highlighted the importance of workload management by stating that some key players who have been playing for a while recently will be looked after according to the situation.

The leg-spinner praised pacer Hasan Ali and his never give up attitude while claiming that the fiery cricketer will boost the confidence of the entire team.

“It is a good sign for us as a side to have a cricketer such as Hasan Ali who has a never give up attitude. He is in great form and will pick up our whole team. A player like that boosts the confidence of the whole side. We will try to manage his workload as well according to the situation. We also have Faheem Ashraf in mind as far as workload management is concerned because he has been playing a lot for Pakistan as well,” Shadab said.

The 22-year-old believed that Islamabad United’s squad comprised of players who were enjoying a good run-of-form which would help them succeed in the upcoming tournament.

“The best thing is that we have a combination of players who have been playing consistently and are in good knick. This is always a good sign for a team. The national team players are fresh off a T20 series while the overseas players are coming directly from the BBL or T10 League. All the players seem to be in good form which bodes well for our side,” he said.

“We tried to not repeat the mistakes of the past by making a combination that we wanted and we succeeded in doing so. We thought of three to four combinations during the draft. We will try to do better this time around,” he added.

Shadab revealed that he planned on batting in the top-order while claiming that he was working at the mental aspect of bouncing back after his recent injuries.

“I haven’t decided a number but I will try to bat in the top-order. I will try to bat wherever the team needs me and to take the side out of trouble if it finds itself in a tricky spot. As an all-rounder, you have to be ready for any situation. I don’t have any issues. When you recover from an injury you need some time to mentally come back. The more I practice the more I will be comfortable with my body and bounce back,” he concluded.