Players are stepping up, looking for opportunities to deliver for the team: Babar Azam

GALLE: Ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Galle, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam insisted that players in the side are always eager to step up and are looking for chances to play their role in helping the side cross the line.

Pakistan are high on confidence with a 1-0 lead in the two-match series, coming by chasing down 342 to secure the highest successful run chase at Galle, with Abdullah Shafique's unbeaten 160 leading the chase for the visitors. Azam himself was the main contributor in the four-wicket win with a brilliant 119 in the first innings.

"We are chasing scores at different venues that people often think are not achievable, but we have the faith. We are looking to make records when we take the field and it is our hard work and belief that is making it happen. We are united and players are stepping up and looking for opportunities to deliver for the team."

"We look for solutions for the challenges we encounter through partnerships or through our bowling plans. We plan for every situation. Of course, we are sportspeople and mistakes do happen, but we learn from them and make sure we do not repeat them," said Azam to PCB Digital.

Asked how the atmosphere in the team is ahead of the second Test, which gives them a chance to clinch the series in Sri Lanka, Azam remarked, "The morale is quite high in the camp as posting a good win gives you a lot of confidence. We had complete rest for one day and relaxed our bodies after spending five days in the field. It is very important to look after your body and look after your mental health." IANS

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