Abdullah719
T20I Captain
- Joined
- Apr 16, 2013
- Runs
- 44,826
Younis Khan speaking after Day 1 of the tour match against Cricket Australia XI:
"It was a good effort from the CA XI bowlers, they hit the deck very well all the time. There weren't any easy runs for us and the outfield is slow."
"International cricket is all about adjusting and dealing with the situation. We didn't have any time to prepare in NZ but we've come here a bit earlier and we have some time to prepare. We will be focused."
"It's good that we have Mickey Arthur with us. The good thing about him is he spends time with us and gives us some tips and motivation. If you play according to the situation and know the opposition then it becomes easier."
"I feel for the CA XI youngsters. It's not easy when you're facing Amir, Rahat and Wahab."
"There's more seam and swing here under lights. Normally there isn't much swing in Australia. Big difference between Dubai and here with the pink ball."
"The way Amir ended the day was exciting. We just want there to be good cricket between Pakistan and Australia, two good teams."
"If you have swing and pace bowlers then you have a good chance in these conditions. There's always something there for the bowlers. If you're brave enough to work on your technique, there's something for the batsmen too."
"For me, I live in the present. I don't think about the past. The hundreds I scored against Australia in UAE are in the past. If I do well, I'm happy - if not, I work hard."
"As a senior player, it's my duty to pass my experience onto the youngsters like Babar Azam, Asad Shafiq and Mohammad Nawaz. They need advice. I have a lot of respect for them, and they for me."
"The way Misbah leads the side is good for us and he motivates us and makes the youngsters calm."
"For us, it's all about the team. In the last two or three years, we just play for each other and for the people back in Pakistan since there is no cricket back home. Everyone watches and follows us. If I do something for my nation, I will be a relieved man so I motivate myself at this age and same goes for Misbah. We're successful as a team due to this thinking."
"When we drew the series in England, everyone was happy about it. Even though we didn't win the series, we played well at Lord's and at the The Oval. The reception to that motivates us further and we know people will be very happy if we can perform well in this series."
"It was a good effort from the CA XI bowlers, they hit the deck very well all the time. There weren't any easy runs for us and the outfield is slow."
"International cricket is all about adjusting and dealing with the situation. We didn't have any time to prepare in NZ but we've come here a bit earlier and we have some time to prepare. We will be focused."
"It's good that we have Mickey Arthur with us. The good thing about him is he spends time with us and gives us some tips and motivation. If you play according to the situation and know the opposition then it becomes easier."
"I feel for the CA XI youngsters. It's not easy when you're facing Amir, Rahat and Wahab."
"There's more seam and swing here under lights. Normally there isn't much swing in Australia. Big difference between Dubai and here with the pink ball."
"The way Amir ended the day was exciting. We just want there to be good cricket between Pakistan and Australia, two good teams."
"If you have swing and pace bowlers then you have a good chance in these conditions. There's always something there for the bowlers. If you're brave enough to work on your technique, there's something for the batsmen too."
"For me, I live in the present. I don't think about the past. The hundreds I scored against Australia in UAE are in the past. If I do well, I'm happy - if not, I work hard."
"As a senior player, it's my duty to pass my experience onto the youngsters like Babar Azam, Asad Shafiq and Mohammad Nawaz. They need advice. I have a lot of respect for them, and they for me."
"The way Misbah leads the side is good for us and he motivates us and makes the youngsters calm."
"For us, it's all about the team. In the last two or three years, we just play for each other and for the people back in Pakistan since there is no cricket back home. Everyone watches and follows us. If I do something for my nation, I will be a relieved man so I motivate myself at this age and same goes for Misbah. We're successful as a team due to this thinking."
"When we drew the series in England, everyone was happy about it. Even though we didn't win the series, we played well at Lord's and at the The Oval. The reception to that motivates us further and we know people will be very happy if we can perform well in this series."
