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LAHORE: Lahore Qalandars top-order batter Abdullah Shafique shared his thoughts after a match-winning knock against Karachi Kings.
Set to chase a 191-run target, Lahore Qalandars comfortably knocked the winning runs with eight balls to spare. Player of the Match Abdullah Shafique starred with the bat, scoring 65 off 35 balls with the help of five sixes and three fours.
Speaking in the post-match press conference, Abdullah expressed satisfaction over his recent performance and said he aims to contribute in ways that help the team win.
“First of all, I thank Allah for giving me the opportunity to perform well. “My focus is always on contributing in a way that benefits the team,” Abdullah Shafique told reporters.
He added that adapting to modern-day cricket demands constant self-improvement while hailing the team’s clarity regarding playing roles.
“You have to train according to the requirements of modern cricket. But more than training, it’s about mindset. If the mindset is positive, results follow.”
“Every player knows his role and performs accordingly,” he explained.
Responding to a question about his batting position, he said: “I’ve played as an opener from the beginning of my career, but I always try to adapt based on the team’s needs.”
He also threw his support behind skipper Shaheen Afridi, expressing support for the fast bowler.
“Shaheen is our leader, and we are all standing firmly with him,” Abdullah Said
Looking ahead to the Eliminator against Islamabad United, Abdullah remained optimistic about his team’s chances of reaching the final, stressing the sloppy fielding.
“We are hopeful of putting in a strong performance and qualifying for the final. Catches do get dropped; it’s part of the game. I tried to make up for the fielding mistakes with my batting,” he concluded.
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