Highlights
- Shan has been recalled to the Pakistan T20 facet after being on the sidelines since early 2021
- He mentioned that he wouldn’t be blaming anybody if he’s not profitable within the residence sequence in opposition to ENG
- He famous that even when he was dropped from the workforce it was as a result of his personal errors and shortcomings
Pakistan’s Shan Masood expressed his emotions ahead of his T20I debut in opposition to England. He shared his pleasure to put on the Pakistan jersey and the way he would not wish to carry the luggage of stress.
“I have learnt a lot with time and have grown as a person and player. They are more important things in life than cricket so I just feel blessed to be doing what I do,” Shan mentioned at a press convention in Karachi on Saturday.
He additionally spoke concerning the death of his sister this yr who very near him.
“My sister’s passing away made me look at things differently. I just feel now it is great to be getting a chance to play for your country or your favourite sport and earning from it but there is more to life than success and failure in cricket,” he mentioned.
The 32-year-old left hander has been recalled to the Pakistan T20 facet and included within the World Cup squad after being on the sidelines since early 2021.
Known as a specialist take a look at opener, Shan’s comeback to the T20 facet as a middle-order batsman has been the consequence of his sensible efficiency in all three codecs together with the Pakistan Super League, the Vitality Blast in England, and the National T20 Championship.
He mentioned that he wouldn’t be blaming anybody if he’s not profitable within the residence sequence in opposition to England.
“I just think you try to do your best when you get your opportunity and if you can’t perform, only you are to be blamed. No one else. I will not blame anyone if I can’t make a successful comeback. I can only do my best but the result is not in my hands.”
He famous that even when he was dropped from the Pakistan facet it was as a result of his personal errors and shortcomings.
“As an athlete, you can never put blame on anyone for your failure. It is all about you.”
Shan mentioned it was thrilling to be enjoying a house sequence in opposition to the world’s greatest T20 facet and mentioned he had learnt loads as a participant and particular person whereas enjoying within the English county season for Derbyshire.
“I played against and alongside some very good players and our coach, Mickey Arthur was a big help for me and helped me understand how I can challenge myself.”Â
(Inputs from PTI)
