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'A player needs some time to perform in international cricket': Azam Khan

Pakistan wicketkeeper will be making a comeback in the T20I series against Ireland

By Web Desk

May 05, 2024

Azam Khan has played eight T20Is for Pakistan. - PCB

Hard-hitting wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan thinks a player needs some time in order to perform in international cricket.

The 25-year-old will be making a comeback in the T20I series against Ireland after he was ruled out of the New Zealand T20I series due to a tear in his calf muscle.

While talking to media persons on Sunday in Lahore, Azam said that he is vying to perform at his true potential for Pakistan.

"We are not robots that you press a button and we start performing. We all want to perform for the Pakistan team because that’s how you build your name. If given an opportunity, I will try to give my best," he said.

Meanwhile, Azam said that he can bat anywhere in the batting order and he is ready for the challenge if provided.

"There is no pressure of power-hitting. A batter needs to see the situation and take responsibility.

"I try to take advantage of the opportunity. If management sends me to any position, I am ready to bat," he added.

It must be noted Azam has played eight T20Is for Pakistan where he has only scored 29 runs.

Pakistan squad for Ireland and England T20Is

Babar Azam (c), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Khan