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Former New Zealand captain and Karachi Kings player Kane Williamson has shared his thoughts on the Pakistani pacers who have impressed him the most in recent years.
While speaking during a recent interview with a sports platform, Williamson praised Pakistani pacers Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi, acknowledging the country’s depth in fast bowlers.
“Pakistan has always had great depth in fast bowlers, which has been a strength of their cricket. There are many threats,” he said.
“Shaheen has been incredible, especially with the new ball. Then there’s Haris Rauf, who’s been a fantastic performer for Pakistan for a long time. These two bowlers have done really well,” he added.
Kane Williamson praised Pakistan’s ace batter Babar Azam, stating that he has always enjoyed watching him play.
“I’ve only been here for a couple of days, so I’m still enjoying watching everybody play. But having faced Pakistan frequently over the years, I’ve always enjoyed watching Babar bat.”
“He’s an amazing player, and a beautiful player to watch,” Williamson said. “He’s one that I’ve always enjoyed,” he remarked.
The 34-year-old shed light on the ongoing criticism of Pakistan’s Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan’s strike rates in T20 cricket, emphasizing the team’s requirements in different situations.
“It’s all about what the team requires and trying to win games for your team,” he explained.
The right-handed batter emphasized the need for adaptability, mentioning that there had been both high and low scores in the PSL.
“As we’ve seen in the PSL, there have been scores of 230, but we’ve also seen scores around 140 and 130. You have to be adaptable, and ultimately, it’s about your role in the team that contributes to its best performance.”
“Whether it’s scoring quickly on some days or playing more conservatively, as long as it’s geared towards winning games for your side, that’s what’s important,” Kane Williamson concluded.
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