I am ahead in life from those who criticise me: Azam Khan

Pakistan's young wicketkeeper batsman, Azam Khan, has spoken about the criticism regarding his poor performance in the recent three-match T20I series against Afghanistan at Sharjah.

In a recent interview with a local media channel, Azam addressed those critics who compare his fitness with his form and who always spread negativity against him.

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"I cannot shut everyones mouth, if there is destructive criticism, keep it aside. Because those who write such things are often far inferior and have not progressed much in life," he said.

The 24-year-old's comments showcase his confidence and determination to focus on his own growth as a player, rather than getting bogged down by negative criticism.

"Those who label me as a pindi-pitched based batsman should also observe my recent performances. While I respect their opinion, I do not play cricket to prove them wrong. Rather, I play cricket for my own satisfaction, and as long as that satisfaction remains within me, I will continue to play," said Azam. 

Previously, former Pakistan pacer, Aaqib Javed, has expressed his concerns over the fitness levels of players representing Pakistan in international cricket. 

"I am not sure what sort of experiment this was. It's clear to me that no consideration was taken when selecting the squad for this series about what standard of skills and fitness levels are needed to represent Pakistan," said Javed. 

 "If I was a player in that squad, I would have refused to play with this team. First at least attain some levels of fitness before playing. Hopefully they will have learnt from this," he concluded.