Pakistan’s young fast bowler Naseem Shah has expressed his desire to play against India and challenge the Indian skipper i.e. Virat Kohli. So, here is what the teenager had to say in one of his recent interviews with PakPassion.net.
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Pacer Ready To Play Against India
While explaining that he was ready for the big occasion Naseem said, “India versus Pakistan is always special, and I have already been told that players can become heroes and villains in those matches…They are special matches as they happen so rarely and yes, I am looking forward to playing against India whenever that opportunity arises.”
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Naseem Shah Up For The Virat Kohli Challenge
Naseem Shah also said that he was ready to the challenge the Indian skipper and hence, further said, “As for Virat Kohli, I respect him but don’t fear him. It’s always a challenge to bowl to the best, but that’s where you have to raise your game. I look forward to playing against Virat Kohli and India whenever that chance comes.”
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Says he Is Blessed
Pakistan’s teenage sensation also said that he felt blessed to have had the opportunity to play for the country while he is still only 17 years of age. For him then it is an unbelievable experience as he said, he still pinches himself at times to remind that he is playing international cricket.