Pakistan batter Salman Ali Agha has admitted that the national team has not delivered its best performance in the ongoing ODI tri-nation series. He acknowledged that several players have failed to meet expectations but expressed confidence ahead of the final against Sri Lanka.
Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, Salman said Pakistan should have secured a more comfortable victory against England. He also highlighted differences in pitch conditions and stressed the need to improve batting performances and utilise scoring opportunities.
Salman Calls for More Opportunities for Players
Salman believes young and senior cricketers need sufficient opportunities to learn from their mistakes and improve their performances. He opposed dropping players during an ongoing series and expressed hope that the team would avoid repeating this practice.
He also urged underperforming players to deliver better results in the final. According to Salman, Pakistan have enough talent to win the title if everyone performs according to their abilities.
Salman Backs Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman
The national batter praised senior players Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman for their contributions to Pakistan cricket over the past decade. He highlighted their role in winning important matches and series while expressing hope that both would score valuable runs in the final.
Furthermore, Salman praised Shadab Khan for his ability to contribute with the bat at number eight. He also appreciated Shadab and Haris Rauf for remaining composed under pressure and helping Pakistan secure a close victory against England.
Pakistan will face Sri Lanka in the ODI tri-series final on Saturday. Salman believes the team can win comfortably if players maintain their focus and perform to their full potential.
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