#PAKvsSL: Zaka Ashraf Wants Babar Azam To Play Fearless Cricket

Zaka Ashraf has asked Babar Azam to play fearless cricket during the #PAKvsSL Test series and so, here is a look at what else the new chairman, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had to say to the country’s skipper.

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Zaka Ashraf Advises Babar Azam To Play Fearless Cricket

Cricket Pakistan in its story reported Zaka Ashraf as saying to Babar Azam, “Wish the whole team good luck for the Sri Lanka tour and the Asia Cup. The entire nation is behind you. We expect a lot from you. Play cricket with a brave heart, good spirit, and positivity. Leave behind the fear of defeat. The victory of the Pakistan team brings joy to the whole nation. There is immense talent among all of you. Raise the name of Pakistan high in the cricket field.”

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While quoting Babar Azam’s response on the other hand, the publication wrote, “We won Asia Cup when you were the chairman previously. We will try to win the Asian event once again in your presence. We will not leave any stone unturned to take the Pakistan team further up. We will enter the field with full energy and dedication for the sake of Pakistan.”

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It is worth mentioning here that Babar Azam has a decent record as the country’s limited overs captain however, his Test record particularly, during the last season wasn’t impressive at all. The green shirts played defensive cricket for most part and lost to formidable opponents like England and Australia at home.