Openers have it easy in PSL, but middle order a challenge, says Mohammad Haris

Peshawar Zalmi's Mohammad Haris believes that batting as an opener in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is comparatively easier than assuming a role in the middle order.

Haris expressed the prevailing reluctance among players to take on the responsibility of batting in the middle order due to the demanding nature of those positions.

"It's easy to score a fifty as an opener in the PSL. If you let me open, I will score a fifty as well," Haris told a local sports channel.

"No one is ready to bat at fourth and fifth as it's tough to bat in the middle order because the situation requires different demands at those positions, and you cannot be consistent," he added.

He acknowledged the expectations of Pakistani fans for consistency even in the lower batting order but highlighted the inherent challenges.

"Pakistani fans want consistency even at those numbers but it is difficult since one can perform three to four times out of ten."

"This is the reason many of them not batting at those positions," he added.

However, he commended selectors for providing more opportunities to players in those positions, expressing optimism about the team's middle-order stability leading up to the T20 World Cup.

"It also depends on players how they take these opportunities. I am hopeful that till the T20 World Cup, our bench strength and middle-order will be settled," he added.