Sarfraz is the best thing which has happened to Pakistan cricket: Imad Wasim

Karachi: Pakistani all-rounder Imad Wasim has termed captain Sarfraz Ahmed as the best thing ever which has happened to Pakistan cricket.

Imad told media in Karachi that Sarfraz is leading the side in a good manner and has instilled confidence in players and there’s no need for him or anyone else to think about becoming Pakistan’s captain in his presence.

“He doesn’t eye personal pride, he is always there for Pakistan and wants to do the best for the country,” Imad said after being named as captain by PSL team Karachi Kings.

“He’s the best thing ever that happened to Pakistan Cricket,” said the Wales born all-rounder.

Imad also said that no player ever feels offended for being scolded by Sarfraz in the field as everyone realises that it is for the betterment of the team.

“He’s always like this, he’s like a brother to us and everyone knows his style of leading the side. Those who don’t know him are making an issue, but we are comfortable with the way he’s leading the team,” added Imad.

“Sarfaraz is good enough a captain and there’s no need for me or anyone else to think of captaincy,” he said.

Imad also credited the team’s management for giving confidence to all the players, saying that the current atmosphere in the dressing room is the best he has ever seen.

The all-rounder, who was also the top T20I bowler for a brief period, added that players have realised how to carry the game and the team has started playing aggressive cricket which is need of the time.

“Team management deserves all the credit, the management is dealing with us very well. We have all realised the importance of fitness. We have understood how to carry the game. We have now started playing attacking cricket which is must for every format of the game,” he said.

“Coach, batting coach, bowling coach, fielding coach… everyone in management has been supporting players and the team environment is very morale-boosting, which is giving us confidence. The team atmosphere has given us the confidence that the Pakistan team is now capable of beating any team in the world,” said the all-rounder. 

He also emphasised on individual performance and said that he’s working hard to perform according to the team’s requirements.

“Performance is everything for you, if you perform you’ll remain in the team and if you don’t you are out. You can’t survive on basis of favoritism. How much you’re respected in the team’s dressing room should matter for everyone,” Imad said.