KARACHI: Pakistan captain Babar Azam, who is set to represent former champions Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight has his sights set on trying something new with the bat in this year’s marquee league.
While talking to a press conference here ahead of their anticipated clash against hosts Karachi Kings, Babar revealed that the right-handed batter did some experiments with his batting style amid practice and is determined to execute them in the PSL season 8.
“I’m trying something new in batting. I have done some experiments in practice and will try to replicate them in the upcoming matches,” said Babar.
Zalmi’s newly appointed captain Babar, who was previously linked with the Kings, is excited to play against his former PSL franchise, stating that playing against each other is a different kind of fun.
“We [Zalmi] have a match against Karachi Kings, who have a very strong bowling attack. I was associated with Karachi Kings as a family for six years but playing against each other is a different kind of fun,” said Babar.
“This is my first year with the Zalmi so my goal is to win,” he added.
Pakistan’s all-format captain Babar further commented on the lineups of all PSL teams, stating that all sides look solid on paper while also sharing that he will be reviewing the performances of the players.
“The PSL 8 is starting today so I would like to say best of luck to all the teams. I think, on paper, all sides look really good,” Babar shared.
“I will also be reviewing the performance of some players,” he concluded.
The eighth edition of Pakistan’s marquee league is all set to kick off with a grand opening ceremony today in Multan followed by the inaugural match between defending champion Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans.
Babar-led Zalmi, on the other hand, will play their first game against home side Kings on February 15 in Multan.
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