Pakistan’s team is in good form ahead of the Asia Cup 2023. Pakistan is currently ranked number one in the world in ODI cricket, and Azam is confident that they can win the Asia Cup. After becoming the number one ODI team, skipper Babar Azam’s pride is on the seventh heaven. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has caused a stir with one of his remarks ahead of the Asia Cup 2023. Let us remind you that the Asia Cup 2023 will begin on August 30 on the soils of Pakistan and Sri Lanka. India will play their opening match against Pakistan on September 2nd at Kandy, Sri Lanka.
Pakistan clean swept Afghanistan in the one-day international series before the Asia Cup in 2023, winning 3-0. Pakistan captain Babar Azam stated, “If we have become the number one team in ODI cricket, it is the result of our hard work.” This must be continued. We’re looking forward to the Asia Cup. A win in the ODI series against Afghanistan will motivate us. It was not easy to win against Afghanistan. There was an underlying message for Team India in Babar Azam’s remark.
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‘Everyone knows that they play excellently in situations favourable to Afghanistan’s spin bowling,’ remarked Babar Azam. This series’ momentum will give us confidence heading into the Asia Cup. Our aim is to make sure that our supporters have a great time. With a 3-0 victory in this series, Pakistan has surpassed Australia to take top place in the ICC ODI rankings. Azam attributed this to the team’s efforts.
‘When you come in first position, you feel gratification,’ remarked Babar Azam. All of this is due to the efforts of the whole team, as well as the support personnel. We had previously topped the ODI standings but we fell to number two after losing a match. Coach Mickey Arthur also commented on the number one ODI rating, saying, “I know the feeling of being the number one team in ODI cricket is very special, but never take it lightly.” You’ve all worked hard for this, and it’s your accomplishment. So take advantage of it while you can and keep working hard for more.
