Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam is eagerly anticipating his participation in the Lanka Premier League 2023. Azam, who is in fine form, believes that the league will serve as excellent preparation for upcoming tournaments such as the Asia Cup and the ICC ODI World Cup. Representing the Colombo Strikers, Azam is excited to play alongside his teammates and aims to give his best performance throughout the tournament.
Speaking about his first experience in the league, Azam expressed his enthusiasm, stating, This is my first league and I am looking forward to playing all the matches. I joined the team a couple of days back and felt really happy after meeting my teammates. We have a young team and everyone is looking forward to giving their best, improving, and performing well for the franchise.
Azam’s team, the Colombo Strikers, is led by Niroshan Dickwella. The other participating teams in the tournament include Dambulla Aura captained by Kusal Mendis, Galle Titans led by Dasun Shanaka, B-Love Kandy captained by Wanindu Hasaranga, and defending champions Jaffna Kings led by Sri Lankan all-rounder Thisara Perera.
Despite the presence of several senior players, Azam is confident in the team’s potential and the positive impact it can have on the young cricketers. He emphasized the value of sharing a dressing room with experienced players, stating, When you share a dressing room with senior players, you take positive things.
Azam also highlighted the importance of adapting to different conditions, indicating that the LPL 2023 will provide him with valuable experience ahead of upcoming tournaments in the Asian subcontinent. Whenever you play different leagues, in different conditions, you end up learning a lot. I try my level best to perform well. I adapt to different conditions while facing different bowlers from Asia because we have a lot of cricket coming up in Asia. We have the Asia Cup, the Afghanistan series, and the World Cup as well. I will try to focus, adapt to the conditions, and face good spinners to prepare for these upcoming big tournaments, Azam explained.
The Pakistani skipper’s eagerness to dominate in the LPL 2023 reflects his determination to excel on the international stage. With his exceptional batting skills and positive mindset, Azam will undoubtedly be a key player to watch in the tournament. His presence in the Colombo Strikers will not only contribute to their success but also provide invaluable learning opportunities for the young members of the team.
As Azam continues his impressive form, fans eagerly anticipate his performance in the LPL 2023 and look forward to witnessing his excellence in the Asia Cup and the ICC ODI World Cup.
