Cricket World Cup | Preparations have been good, so has been the hospitality: Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan

Shadab Khan believes a team with consistent bowling will win the World Cup. He praised the hospitality and conditions in Hyderabad, and said the biggest challenge will be adapting to different venues. He also expressed hope that Fakhar Zaman will be back at his best. He said the past is past and Pakistan is looking to have a great run in the World Cup. He also praised Rohit Sharma as a difficult batter to bowl to.

The team with a bowling attack which performs consistently will win the World Cup, according to leg-spinning all-rounder Shadab Khan of Pakistan.

In a media interaction at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, the 24-year-old Shadab said: “We have a very good bowling attack and need to perform as a unit. We are confident of doing well in this World Cup,” he said.

“The preparations have been really good and so has been the hospitality here. The welcome was great and the playing conditions are so similar to Rawalpindi back home,” a visibly relaxed Shadab said.

“The biggest challenge may be playing in different conditions at different venues and how quickly we adapt,” he said.

“Well, expectations will be there when you wear the green jersey (Pakistan’s team dress), especially in a World Cup, from fans,” said Shadab, who has 83 wickets in 64 ODIs.

“The World Cup is a huge stage where if you perform consistently, you become a superstar. So, everyone will try to be one,” he said with a big smile.

“Fakhar Zaman is an impact player and wins you matches often. Every team wants players like him. We hope he will be back at his best,” Shadab said.