Pakistan’s T20 cricket captain Salman Ali on Monday said the team’s primary focus is the upcoming T20 World Cup, and preparations are underway to strengthen both combination and strategy.
Speaking at a press conference at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, he said the team aims to maintain the momentum built over the past few months under a clear strategic approach in T20 cricket.
Salman, was of the view that Pakistan is equipped with excellent all-rounders, who continue to contribute effectively with both bat and ball.
He added that a strong combination will be visible in the tri-nation series as well, with the plan being to give every squad member an opportunity to ensure the best possible lineup is identified before the World Cup.
“We will try our best to provide chances to every youngster who is part of the squad,” he noted.
He stressed that performances in the lower order are not a cause for concern.
“Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, and Shaheen Shah Afridi have consistently shown improvement with the bat and played crucial roles even during the Asia Cup,” he said.
Highlighting concerns in the batting lineup, he admitted that the middle order has not been performing consistently, and the team is working to address this issue.
He added that both he and Saim are trying to contribute to the ball as well.
“We are making efforts for both of us to bowl whenever needed,” he said.
To a question, he said, "Hopefully, Hassan Nawaz returns soon. For this series, we plan to use Abdul Samad at No. 6, he's the type of finisher we need".