Hasan Nawaz, Pakistan’s rising middle-order sensation, declared the current T20 side as the “best assembled in recent times,” expressing full confidence that after clinching the tri-series, the Green Shirts would set their sights firmly on winning the upcoming Asia Cup.
Speaking to media in a post-match interaction , Hasan emphasized that while victories and defeats are part and parcel of cricket, what sets this team apart is its balance, depth, and hunger.
Pakistan’s emerging batter Hasan Nawaz believes he is a part of the country’s “best T20 team” following back-to-back wins in the opening two matches of the ongoing tri-series in the United Arab Emirates.
In the tournament being played as warm-up ahead of the Asia Cup — which starts Sept. 9 — Pakistan have started with thrashings of Afghanistan and UAE thanks to a number of players chipping in with impactful contributions.
After seasoned pacer Haris Rauf and skipper Salman Ali Agha led Pakistan to a 39-run win over Afghanistan in the opener, Saim Ayub and Hasan Nawaz himself scored half centuries each to see the side down UAE by 31 runs.
The UAE fixture saw Pakistan cross the 200-mark as Hasan Nawaz launched a late onslaught after opener Saim Ayub had set the stage. Experienced fast bowler Hasan Ali then wrapped up the proceedings with 3-47 as UAE’s Asif Khan’s blistering 77 off 35 went in vain.
