Sohail confident of giving a good performance (29 October 1998)
DHAKA, Oct 28: "We enjoy playing against West Indies, they're a very competitive side
29-Oct-1998
29 October 1998
Sohail confident of giving a good performance
By Hasan Saeed
DHAKA, Oct 28: "We enjoy playing against West Indies, they're a very
competitive side. I believe it'll be a good contest tomorrow," said
Pakistani skipper Aamir Sohail today.
At a press briefing at Sonargaon Hotel in the morning, he admitted
that Pakistan lost most of the one-day matches against West Indies,
but said this is a knock-out tournament and "we've come here to win
the trophy."
Replying to a question, the Pakistani skipper said everybody knows the
power of Pakistan cricket and the ability of the team. "We played many
tournaments and showed our capabilities."
Asked if he feels any pressure from their recent defeat against
Australia, Sohail said: "We'll play a very positive cricket tomorrow
... forget about the defeat in the test series, because one-day is a
different game."
Responding to a query about the absence of batting stars Saeed Anwar
and Inzamam-ul-Haq, he said: "It'll be a good opportunity for our
youngsters to show their best."
Reminded of their bad luck in the past two tournaments here, the
Pakistani captain said: "Yes, we lost the 1998 Asia Cup and this
year's Independence Cup. But we've forgotten about those and now want
to prove ourselves."
On the pitch condition, the stylist left-handed batsman said: "I
believe, the pitch of the Dhaka Stadium will be suitable for batting
as there is no possibility to swing or spin the ball."
Sohail told a questioner that the ground of the newly-built Dhaka
Stadium is excellent. "It's different from the last year when we
played in the Independence Cup," he said.
Legendary former cricketer Javed Miandad, now in his new role as
Pakistan coach, said he was satisfied with the present team and
believed they would play "very positively."
Replying to a question if the absence of Saeed Anwar and Inzamamul Haq
will weaken the Pakistan batting, he said only time will say what will
happen tomorrow. "I don't think about who's playing or not. I am happy
with this side."
Responding to another query, Miandad said: "I have been enjoying my
new job and trying to forward the Pakistan team."
Source :: Dawn (https://dawn.com/)