Abdullah719
T20I Captain
- Joined
- Apr 16, 2013
- Runs
- 44,825
"We didn't experience this sort of reception (before), I'm loving it at the moment" : Mahmudullah
Mahmudullah at a press conference ahead of the first T20I in Lahore:
"Security won't be on our mind at all, we left that when we boarded the plane in Bangladesh. We're just thinking about playing good cricket in Pakistan, it's good to be back here and we're looking forward to putting on a good show.
"If you think about the rankings, it can affect your game so we're not thinking about that. We know Pakistan is a good strong team and has been consistent in the T20I format and their ranking reflects that. But if you look at our T20I performance graph, it's been going good in the past few series, we've played some good cricket and we'll be hoping to repeat some of the good performances. The way that the boys have been working, I think we can put up a good show.
"If I get the opportunity to bat in the top order, I'll be happy but it's more important to contribute for the team and I think that's how everybody is thinking.
"If you see our recent BPL campaign, we have a good young team with some young guns so we'll be counting on them. Experience wise, Soumya, me, Tamim, Mustafizur, Rubel, Al-Amin, Shafiul, I think we have a good mix of youth and experience. We need to think about our games individually and team wise so we can perform well.
"We aren't affected, we left everything behind in Bangladesh when we boarded the plane and we're ready to play some good cricket in Pakistan, that's all we're thinking about.
"It's a good opportunity for youngsters to put their hands up and perform well in the international arena and I think they are up for it.
"It's good to be back in Pakistan, I've been here before. There's a great atmosphere when you play in Pakistan and we're looking forward to playing some good cricket here.
"Amir and Wahab have been very experienced players for Pakistan, now it's an opportunity for the other guys as well in team Pakistan to put their hands up. I'm not worried about those things, we're concentrating on our performances.
"We've just come here for 3 T20Is at the moment so we're thinking about this only. Playing good cricket here and hoping to beat Pakistan is what we're thinking about.
"Haris Rauf has been performing well in BBL so I am happy for him.
"We didn't experience this sort of reception (before), I'm loving it at the moment. Security wise, I think Pakistan is probably providing us the best security they can have so I'm happy with all the arrangements.
"Babar Azam has been prolific in all 3 formats and it shows in the rankings, how good a player he is. We have been planning for all the batters and to cope and get them out, the bowling unit has been working hard. We'll sit together and plan accordingly.
"Gearing up for the World Cup, it's important that we perform well and keep winning matches and series. It's a great opportunity for us to win a series in Pakistan after a long time so we're looking forward to the series.
Mahmudullah at a press conference ahead of the first T20I in Lahore:
"Security won't be on our mind at all, we left that when we boarded the plane in Bangladesh. We're just thinking about playing good cricket in Pakistan, it's good to be back here and we're looking forward to putting on a good show.
"If you think about the rankings, it can affect your game so we're not thinking about that. We know Pakistan is a good strong team and has been consistent in the T20I format and their ranking reflects that. But if you look at our T20I performance graph, it's been going good in the past few series, we've played some good cricket and we'll be hoping to repeat some of the good performances. The way that the boys have been working, I think we can put up a good show.
"If I get the opportunity to bat in the top order, I'll be happy but it's more important to contribute for the team and I think that's how everybody is thinking.
"If you see our recent BPL campaign, we have a good young team with some young guns so we'll be counting on them. Experience wise, Soumya, me, Tamim, Mustafizur, Rubel, Al-Amin, Shafiul, I think we have a good mix of youth and experience. We need to think about our games individually and team wise so we can perform well.
"We aren't affected, we left everything behind in Bangladesh when we boarded the plane and we're ready to play some good cricket in Pakistan, that's all we're thinking about.
"It's a good opportunity for youngsters to put their hands up and perform well in the international arena and I think they are up for it.
"It's good to be back in Pakistan, I've been here before. There's a great atmosphere when you play in Pakistan and we're looking forward to playing some good cricket here.
"Amir and Wahab have been very experienced players for Pakistan, now it's an opportunity for the other guys as well in team Pakistan to put their hands up. I'm not worried about those things, we're concentrating on our performances.
"We've just come here for 3 T20Is at the moment so we're thinking about this only. Playing good cricket here and hoping to beat Pakistan is what we're thinking about.
"Haris Rauf has been performing well in BBL so I am happy for him.
"We didn't experience this sort of reception (before), I'm loving it at the moment. Security wise, I think Pakistan is probably providing us the best security they can have so I'm happy with all the arrangements.
"Babar Azam has been prolific in all 3 formats and it shows in the rankings, how good a player he is. We have been planning for all the batters and to cope and get them out, the bowling unit has been working hard. We'll sit together and plan accordingly.
"Gearing up for the World Cup, it's important that we perform well and keep winning matches and series. It's a great opportunity for us to win a series in Pakistan after a long time so we're looking forward to the series.
