Asia Cup 2022: Pakistan cricketers fine-tune their game in Dubai

The Babar Azam-led team works out during a rigorous practice session at the ICC Academy

Published: August 25, 2022 18:23 Gulf News Report

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Pakistan, who have won the Asia Cup twice, are keen to regain the title. The team led by Babar Azam had a rigorous workout at a nets session at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Wednesday. Image Credit: PCB/Twitter

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Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has been in red-hot form and he is expected to anchor the side’s batting. His batting and leadership skills have been a significant factor in Pakistan’s victories. Image Credit: PCB/Twitter

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Asif Ali is one of the powerhitters in the squad. "I focused on shot selection and improving power-hitting during the off-season,” he said ahead of the Asia Cup. Image Credit: PCB/Twitter

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The absence of Shaheen Shah Afridi has been a big blow to Pakistan as the pacer regularly provided the early breakthrough. His replacement Mohammed Hasnain, a young tearaway, can bowl at express speed and swing the ball. Image Credit: PCB/Twitter

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Fakhar Zaman has been a consistent scorer and Pakistan will look for runs from his flashing blade to pile up quick runs. He will get ample support from skipper Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Ifthikar Ahmed, and Haider Ali. Image Credit: PCB/Twitter

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Haris Rauf will spearhead the Pakistan pace attack in the absence of Shaheen Shah Afridi, who is recovering from an injury. Naseem Shah and Mohammed Hasnain are expected to provide additional firepower. Image Credit: PCB/Twitter

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Pakistan boasts of a strong batting, headed by captain Babar Azam. Fakhar Zaman, Mohammed Rizwan, Haider Ali, Ifthekar Ahmed, Asif Ali can tear apart the best of bowling attacks on their day. Image Credit: PCB/Twitter

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