NED vs PAK: ODI collection: The 50-over matches between Pakistan and the Netherlands are scheduled to get underway on Tuesday, August 16.
Players are prepared to specific themselves: Babar asks PAK to not be complacent in NED ODIs. Courtesy: Reuters
HIGHLIGHTSThe first ODI will happen on August 16The Netherlands ODIs shall be Pakistan’s final worldwide matches earlier than Asia CupPakistan’s marketing campaign in Asia Cup will begin on August 28
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has urged his teammates to not be complacent within the upcoming three-match ODI collection towards the Netherlands. On Tuesday, August 16, the 2 groups are scheduled to lock horns within the first ODI at Hazelaarweg in Rotterdam.
The 27-year-old Babar hoped that the white-ball collection would assist popularize the sport within the Netherlands.
“I do follow Netherlands cricket and I am impressed with their passion for the game. I am very hopeful that the series starting tomorrow will go a long way to promoting the game in this region,” Babar was quoted as saying.
The Lahore-born Babar additionally requested the kids to step up within the absence of their injured quick bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
“We will not become complacent here and the players are ready to express themselves on the ground. In the absence of Shaheen Shah Afridi, this is an opportunity for youngsters to come forward and showcase their skills,” he said.
“We are looking forward to a good contest between bat and ball and I am hopeful the fans will turn up in numbers to witness the series,” Babar added.
Earlier, Shaheen sustained a knee harm throughout the opening Test towards Sri Lanka. Thereafter, he was dominated out of the second Test. However, Shaheen discovered his method into the squad for the Netherlands ODIs and the upcoming Asia Cup 2022 within the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Babar had mentioned that he was attempting his greatest to provide Shaheen a minimum of one match on the tour of the Netherlands.
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