Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed commented on his professional career’s future after being named the mentor of the Dolphins for the upcoming Champions One-Day Cup, scheduled to run from September 12 to 29.
Sarfaraz addressed the media after unveiling the Dolphins’ logo and was asked about his future as a professional cricketer. In response, the wicketkeeper batter shared that he wants to play as long as he can.
“This is a great opportunity for me. It’s also a chance for me to learn. I will strive to bring forward good players who can represent Pakistan,” Sarfaraz said.
“I will be available for the Pakistan team. When I will have domestic duties, I will fulfil them. Whenever I am selected, I will be available.
“With time, everything will fall into place. Right now, I feel I can still play. I will continue to play as long as I can.”
Sarfaraz Ahmed also commented on Pakistan’s first-ever Test series defeat against Bangladesh and assured the fans that the national team would make a comeback.
“My message to the fans is that this Pakistan team will make a comeback. Support your players. Support your players in the Champions Cup.”
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He expressed his excitement to be given the opportunity to serve as the mentor of the Dolphins, based at the Hanif Mohammad High-Performance Centre in Karachi.
“Mentoring a highly-rated Dolphins side in what promises to be a keenly contested and hard-fought tournament is something I’m eagerly looking forward to,” said Sarfaraz Ahmed.
“This will be a new experience for me and I’m excited about the opportunity to learn and further develop my skills as a cricket professional.
“What makes this role even more exciting and challenging is that I will also be participating in the tournament as a player.
“While my passion and drive to win each match remain as strong as ever, my role will also involve supporting and assisting the captain, players, and coaching staff to enhance their skills and become better players.
“I am fully committed to this role and am eager to make a meaningful contribution to the Dolphins side, with whom I have been involved in some of the most memorable matches.”