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"I want to become number one all-rounder in all three formats of the game" : Mohammad Nawaz

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"I want to become number one all-rounder in all three formats of the game" : Mohammad Nawaz

ISLAMABAD - Muhammad Nawaz has revealed that becoming top bowler of Pakistan Super League (PSL) is his main target and he is also keen to win the best player of the tournament award.

In an interview with The Nation, Nawaz said: “The first PSL was good for me but the second was ordinary, but this year, I am on target and want to give credit to skipper Sarfraz Ahmed, coaches, Sir Vivi Richards and all the senior players for this. Rawalpindi Region head coach Sabih Azhar is also a name behind my series of successes while my club captain Raja Naeem was also very kind to me, so I am grateful to Almighty that I am delivering for Quetta and also keen to help my country register crucial wins.”

Nawaz said he held onto his position for national team, but Imad Wasim then took over. “I have injury concerns but I always work very hard and my basic aim is to perform for Pakistan team and help it achieve new heights. I want to become number one all-rounder in all three formats of the game and it is my utmost priority to deliver when it matters the most.”

He said besides Sarfraz Ahmed, Kevin Pieterson and Shane Watson are also very supportive and always come to him and guide well. “I always enjoyed while playing under Sarfraz’ captaincy, who always demand 100 percent, as he always leads from the front and never compromises on second best. When likes of KP and Watson are around, things are very simple and one learns a lot. Their presence is a source of great inspiration not only for me but also for all teammates and obviously, we are all playing as unit and gathering momentum.”

Nawaz said: “Now things are smooth and everybody in the team is hungry and want to contribute, that is what we were missing in the first few matches, but now we are back on track. The way team owner Nadeem Omar is involved is really amazing and it puts a new lease of life in all of us. Now we are fully focused on first grabbing a place in the semifinals and then the mega final.

“It is in Karachi, so we all want to win the title and go one step better. It was sheer disappointment in the first two seasons, as despite reaching the final and playing superb cricket, we fell short at last hurdle, but this year, I believe we will earn glory and win the coveted trophy,” Nawaz concluded.

https://nation.com.pk/12-Mar-2018/nawaz-keen-to-become-top-bowler-of-psl-3
 
Good to dream but you should also learn how to bat. His halwa bowling will be smacked all over the park by good players on flat pitches.
 
:)) Even Ishant Sharma wants to become the best bowler in the world across all three formats of the game.
 
One step at a time. Make a comeback in one format first win matches and take next steps. Big statements always hurts your confidence. Having a good psl and keep up the good work.
 
Nawaz vows to carry PSL form to national team

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan cricket team all-rounder and one of the super stars of Quetta Gladiators in Pakistan Super League (PSL) M Nawaz has vowed to carry PSL form to national team .

Talking to The Nation, Nawaz said: “I am eager to deliver for Pakistan in T20 series against West Indies, just like I did for Gladiators in the PSL. It was really wonderful feeling to witness so many people coming to witness the final in National Stadium Karachi, which was a clear message to international community that Pakistanis are peace-loving nation and support sports a lot.

“It was hard to explain the love and passion of Karachiites, who came out in great numbers to support their heroes while the government also played its due role in making PSL final a success, as they embellished the roads well with players hoardings while the entire city was giving bridal look.

I am sure that each and every player, who came and played here, would have informed his respective cricket boards about the hospitality and respect, they were rendered by Pakistan people. In fact, it was victory of people, sports and all those, who trusted in the PCB and government,” he added.

Nawaz said Quetta Gladiators played superb cricket throughout the PSL but couldn’t finish well in the last stage. “We were a bit off-colour in the middle of the tournament and lost too many matches, which we could have easily won. But once we started settling down, the results were quite easy to judge. Sarfraz’ unconditional backing and support paid wonders for me and others and helped us deliver for our team.”

About eliminator against Zalmi, Nawaz said: “It hurts as we came very close to the victory, but we couldn’t finish well. The absence of two of our main stars Kevin Petersen and Shane Watson also made a difference for us as both were main stay of our batting and Watson was also delivering with the leather for Gladiators. So these are some factors which cost us dearly during the eliminator.”

The all-rounder said he had played for national team in Lahore previously and just like every other player, he wants to play international cricket in front of home crowd. “Now the West Indies is coming for three-match T20 International series to be held in Karachi. I will try my best to repeat same performances, which I had for Gladiators.”

He ruled out the expression that the West Indies series would be an easy one saying everybody is fully aware how tough and serious competitors the Caribbean are, when it comes to shorter format of the game. “They are hard nut to crack, while we need to win the series comfortably to further consolidate our position in the ICC T20 rankings. I am sure our players will deliver and we will succeed in winning the series,” Nawaz concluded.

https://nation.com.pk/29-Mar-2018/nawaz-vows-to-carry-psl-form-to-national-team
 
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