Karachi: Pakistan’s Test skipper Azhar Ali and senior batsman Asad Shafiq have picked their dream batting partners respectively.
Azhar chose former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq whereas Asad chose legendary Javed Miandad as their ideal batting partner.
“My wish was to bat alongside Inzamam, my favorite player but unfortunately I came in the team after his retirement,” Azhar said.
.@AzharAli_ has chosen the legendary Test batsman @Inzamam08 as his middle-order batting partner. Here is Azhar explaining his #DreamPairs selection. pic.twitter.com/8mDGwt9lLQ
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) May 1, 2020
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“I would love to pair with Javed Miandad because of his skills. I am his fan since the start as to how he used to play mind games with the bowlers, placing singles. So yes, he would be my ideal pair,” Asad said.
Pakistan middle-order star @asadshafiq1986's ideal partner as his #DreamPairs selection is the legendary Javed Miandad. Here's the record holder for the most Test centuries at number six speaking about his choice. pic.twitter.com/Z9m6WDVM1u
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) May 1, 2020
It must be noted that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has initiated the “Dream pairs” campaign where fans have a chance to come up with their favorite combinations.
