Pakistan captain Babar Azam had admitted that it was he who gave Iftikhar Ahmad the nickname of “chachu” within the dressing room, and now he feels “embarrassed” about it. Nevertheless, regardless of this sense, he’s glad that individuals take pleasure in it.
“Generally, I really feel embarrassed that attributable to me, Iftikhar is now generally known as ‘Chacha’ however I’m glad that individuals take pleasure in it,” Babar stated in a press convention.
Iftikhar Ahmed missed out on his first ODI century and made a combating unbeaten 94 off 72 balls after Pakistan’s top-order stuttered for the primary time within the collection.
Iftikhar and Salman Ali Agha put Pakistan’s chase again on monitor with a 97-run fifth-wicket stand earlier than Shipley returned and broke the partnership by having Agha caught at mid-off within the thirty fifth over.
Iftikhar ran out of companions within the loss of life overs with left-arm spinner Rachin Ravindra ending with 3-65 as No. 11 Haris Rauf was run out on the non-striker’s finish whereas making an attempt a second run.
“He gave some good performances in T20 cricket and right now he took the sport deep alone however sadly, he didn’t get help from the opposite finish.
“That’s the reason we gave him an opportunity in ODIs as a result of he has been enjoying nice cricket for the final five-six months and we have been struggling on these numbers so we’re getting loads of assist from Iftikhar and Salman Ali Agha,” Babar stated.
Babar additionally revealed that behind his thoughts, he is aware of which fifteen gamers are going into the World Cup however on this season, they determined to rotate to test the bench energy.
“On this collection, we determined to test our bench energy. We’ve got the momentum. Again of the thoughts, I do know who’re these 15 cricketers, who will go within the World Cup,” he stated.