KARACHI: Quetta Gladiators' all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz aimed to give impactful performance for his team in upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
In an exclusive chat with Geo News, Nawaz said that the team has overcome the shortcomings of previous edition and this time they will produce better results.
“We all are very excited ahead of the tournament and want to put up a good show this time. We have a very good combination and everyone looks in great form ahead of the PSL 2023,” he said.
“Our squad is better than before this time because our overseas players are available for full season, which is why unlike last time our combination will not be disturbed,” the all-rounder added.
However, despite being confident on availability of overseas players, Nawaz said that it is important for the team to have its local players excel in the tournament.
He also expressed delight over the recent form of team’s local players.
“To have a better win ratio, it is important for teams to get performances from local players, and I will also add that our local players like Iftikhar are in very good form,” Nawaz said.
Nawaz is among players who started their career in PSL as emerging player and are now known as the product of this league.
He also shared how the league helped him learn about handling pressure.
“For a youngster like me, it was a great learning experience to share dressing room with likes of Viv Richards or Kevin Pietersen. They taught me a lot about dressing room environment and how to apply my skills during the game,” he narrated.
“One thing I still remember that Sir Viv told me was how to watch the ball and avoid planning the shot before it was delivered,” Nawaz said.
The senior all-rounder said that the league is always a great opportunity for youngsters and hoped that, like past editions, this season too will provide good talent for the country.
“All teams have emerging players in their ranks and this tournament will surely groom them as good talent,” Nawaz said.
Nawaz, now an experienced member of Gladiators squad, said that he will have his own role in team as all rounder and will try to contribute in team’s cause where ever possible.
“My aim is to give impactful performance, performances that can contribute in team’s win. That’s my role and aim in this PSL,” he concluded.
Faizan Lakhani Faizan Lakhani is Deputy Editor (Sports) at Geo News.