Bangladesh quick bowler Shoriful Islam is aiming to select up his ‘dream wicket’ of Babar Azam within the upcoming Take a look at sequence in opposition to Pakistan. The left-arm seamer known as Babar Azam a troublesome problem for Bangladesh and asserted the necessity to decide up his wicket early within the innings.
Shoriful is making a return to the Take a look at format as he was busy enjoying varied franchise tournaments like LPL and GT20 Canada. He’s a key a part of Bangladesh’s white-ball plans. Nonetheless, he misplaced his place within the T20I facet to the teenager Tanzim Hasan Sakib, who had a wonderful T20 World Cup 2024.
Shoriful had little time to arrange for the longest format of the sport after his franchise league commitments. He joined the group on August 16 (Friday) however is happy to play in opposition to world-class batters in Pakistan’s line-up, particularly Babar.
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Shoriful Islam trying to decide up his ‘dream wicket’ of Babar Azam
Whereas talking forward of the primary Take a look at match at a press convention, Shoriful Islam said that Pakistan have world-class batters within the type of Shan Masood and Babar Azam however confirmed confidence in Bangladesh’s bowling line-up to provide them a troublesome combat.
“Babar (Azam), and Shan Masood are world-class batsmen. However our bowling assault can also be robust sufficient. We will put up a powerful combat in opposition to them. As they’re enjoying of their house floor, our job can be troublesome. Now we have to remain ready,” Shoriful stated.
“Babar (Azam) is a troublesome problem for Bangladesh” – Shoriful Islam
The teenager additionally added that dismissing Babar Azam can be key for Bangladesh. He additionally known as Babar his dream wicket and can be aiming to select up his wicket as rapidly as attainable.
“Babar (Azam) is a troublesome problem for Bangladesh. So, we have now to take his wicket rapidly. My dream wicket is Babar Azam bhai. I can be very joyful if I can get his wicket. I performed with him final 12 months within the LPL. He’s additionally a pleasant man,” he added.
“Babar Azam bhai is my dream wicket”
Shoriful Islam
— Abu Bakar Tarar (@abubakartarar_) August 16, 2024
Babar Azam and Shoriful Islam have performed with one another for Colombo Strikers within the Lanka Premier League (LPL). Each have a great relationship off the sector however the left-arm seamer can be keen to select up the wicket of Pakistan’s finest batter.
“We have to alter right here a bit” – Shoriful Islam on the circumstances in Rawalpindi
Shoriful Islam additionally spoke about the necessity to alter to the circumstances in Pakistan as Bangladesh haven’t performed a lot cricket there. The circumstances in Rawalpindi are often good for batting but additionally favors quick bowlers.
“Now we have not performed a lot cricket in Pakistan. So, we have to alter right here a bit. Additionally, there’s a want for adjustment for the Rawalpindi’s wicket,” he added.
The primary Take a look at of the two-match Take a look at sequence between Pakistan and Bangladesh can be performed from August 21-25 in Rawalpindi. The second Take a look at can be performed in Karachi from August 30-September 3. The sequence is extraordinarily essential for each groups as each can be aiming for essential factors within the World Take a look at Championship.
