\"Australia boasts good batters, but we are no less. With Abdullah, Babar, Imam, Saud, and Agha in our ranks, we are well-equipped for the challenge,\" said Sarfaraz to reporters ahead of the four-day game against PM\u2019s XI at the Manuka Oval beginning from Wednesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sarfaraz praised the quality bowlers in his lineup, majority of who are going to play with the red-ball in Australia for the first time. \"Shaheen and Hasan are exceptional, and we have the likes of Mir Hamza, Khurram Shehzad, and Fahim, who have proven their mettle in domestic competitions.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He also recalled the visuals of West Indies big-hitter Chris Gayle\u2019s 200 in the 2015 Men\u2019s ODI World Cup at his venue and hoped to take inspiration from it ahead of a big series against Australia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I remember watching Chris Gayle's incredible innings of 200 runs against Zimbabwe at Manuka Oval. Now, as we brace ourselves for a four-day clash in Canberra against Australia, the weather seems to be good. This match holds an immense significance as it kickstarts the three-match test series against the formidable Australian team.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pakistan have never won a Test series in Australia and Sarfaraz wished good luck to newly-appointed captain Shan Masood. \"It's always an honor to lead your country, and I want to congratulate Shan Masood for his role. The camaraderie between Babar Azam, Muhammad Hafeez, and Shan Masood is a testament to the strong bond within our camp.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On a humble note, Sarfaraz concluded by saying he\u2019s happy to take any role in the team and chip in the side\u2019s success. \"I am happy to play any role \u2013 whether as a batter or a wicket-keeper \u2013 in contributing to the success of the team.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2023\/12\/australia-boasts-good-batters-but-we-are-no-less-says-pakistans-sarfaraz-ahmed.jpg", "alt_img": "Australia boasts good batters, but we are no less, says Pakistan\u2019s Sarfaraz Ahmed", "alt_title": "July 2019,London,England,World Cup 2019,press conference", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Australia Boasts Good Batters, But We Are No Less, Says Pakistan\u2019s Sarfaraz Ahmed On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Australia Boasts Good Batters, But We Are No Less, Says Pakistan\u2019s Sarfaraz Ahmed, ODI World Cup: Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Sarfaraz Ahmed acknowledged that Australia have good batters in Test cricket, but believes that his.", "seo_keywords": "Sarfaraz Ahmed, With Abdullah, Manuka Oval, Mir Hamza, Khurram Shehzad, West Indies, Chris Gayle, ODI World Cup, Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Muhammad Hafeez", "tag": "", "tagging": "Sarfaraz Ahmed, With Abdullah, Manuka Oval, Mir Hamza, Khurram Shehzad, West Indies, Chris Gayle, ODI World Cup, Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Muhammad Hafeez", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "australia-boasts-good-batters-but-we-are-no-less-says-pakistans-sarfaraz-ahmed", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "1256", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "1", "created": "2023-12-04 15:24:04", "updated": "2023-12-04 15:24:04", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Sarfaraz Ahmed, With Abdullah, Manuka Oval, Mir Hamza, Khurram Shehzad, West Indies, Chris Gayle, ODI World Cup, Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Muhammad Hafeez", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2023-12-04 15:24:04", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "1", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/australia-boasts-good-batters-but-we-are-no-less-says-pakistans-sarfaraz-ahmed-133417" }