Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam says the team is fully prepared and confident heading into the two-match Test series against West Indies starting tomorrow at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. As a team we are ready. Our preparation has gone really well. For almost two months we have been preparing for this series and especially for the Test matches,” Babar said.
“There’s no pressure, I’m confident. The main thing is to get performances out of the players so that Pakistan wins”
Babar, leading the Test side again, said he has learned from his previous captaincy stint and wants to make better decisions for Pakistan. He praised the squad balance of seniors and in-form domestic youngsters, adding that the group is very focused and giving 100%. The captain also wished a speedy recovery to a Abdullah Fazal who ruled out of both Test series with a back injury. He also Praised his talent ” The kind of player he is the kind of talent he has I was quite inspired by him. I wish him a quick recovery and come back. On conditions, Babar said the rain and moisture have made the pitch hard to judge, but expects help for fast bowlers. The weather and conditions here are a bit challenging. As a player, whatever challenge comes, you have to tackle it. The 1st Test begins tomorrow as Pakistan aim to bounce back in the World Test Championship.
