Karachi: Australia batsman Steve Smith On Tuesday, he said he cannot wait to play a Test match on Pakistani soil and that his long cherished dream will finally come true when the visitors play a five-day match here after 24 years.
Smith said, “I have always wanted to play a Test series in Pakistan because it is a challenge and we are finally getting that opportunity. It feels good to be part of the historic tour that could see a full return of international cricket to Pakistan. Is.” Interacting with the media ahead of the first Test of the three-match series starting March 4 in Rawalpindi.
“Many of us are visiting Pakistan for the first time so it is an exciting tour for us and we are looking forward to some challenging cricket.”
Team’s vice-captain Smith also praised Pat Cummins For leading the team brilliantly in Test cricket.
Former Australia captain Smith said that he is expecting the pitches here to help the spinners.
Smith also made it clear that he trusted the security measures put in place for him in Pakistan and that he and his teammates felt “incredibly safe” on their first tour of Pakistan in nearly 24 years, a day after it Was told that the spinner Ashton AgarA few days before the start of the first Test, his partner had received death threats through social media.
Pakistan Cricket Board And Cricket Australia later said they had investigated the threat and found it not credible.
Smith said Pakistan have a good Test team and the people here are passionate about the game and the coming series will produce some competitive cricket.
He was also asked about the injury he suffered while fielding when his head hit the ground in a T20 match against Sri Lanka in Sydney last month and Smith said he was feeling fine and in a good place.
“I think I have made good progress and this is my first season to face fast bowling. I am recovering from injury and I have had to face some side-arm and spinners,” Smith said.
Smith said, “I have always wanted to play a Test series in Pakistan because it is a challenge and we are finally getting that opportunity. It feels good to be part of the historic tour that could see a full return of international cricket to Pakistan. Is.” Interacting with the media ahead of the first Test of the three-match series starting March 4 in Rawalpindi.
“Many of us are visiting Pakistan for the first time so it is an exciting tour for us and we are looking forward to some challenging cricket.”
Team’s vice-captain Smith also praised Pat Cummins For leading the team brilliantly in Test cricket.
Former Australia captain Smith said that he is expecting the pitches here to help the spinners.
Smith also made it clear that he trusted the security measures put in place for him in Pakistan and that he and his teammates felt “incredibly safe” on their first tour of Pakistan in nearly 24 years, a day after it Was told that the spinner Ashton AgarA few days before the start of the first Test, his partner had received death threats through social media.
Pakistan Cricket Board And Cricket Australia later said they had investigated the threat and found it not credible.
Smith said Pakistan have a good Test team and the people here are passionate about the game and the coming series will produce some competitive cricket.
He was also asked about the injury he suffered while fielding when his head hit the ground in a T20 match against Sri Lanka in Sydney last month and Smith said he was feeling fine and in a good place.
“I think I have made good progress and this is my first season to face fast bowling. I am recovering from injury and I have had to face some side-arm and spinners,” Smith said.