ISLAMABAD: Peshawar Zalmi’s young wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris said that he is not satisfied with his performance in the Pakistan Super League 2023 and feels that he hasn’t been able to justify his talent so far.
In an exclusive interview to Geo News in Islamabad, the 21-year-old cricketer said that he realises that he must convert his 20s and 30s into 50s and 50s into 80s and 100s if he wants to cement his place as a match-winner.
“I am not satisfied at all, look how other openers have scored and where I am standing, I need to improve myself and needs to score more and spend more time on wicket,” he said referring to scores of Mohammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman compared to his score in the tournament.
“I know that I am not able to deliver what I am capable of doing and I am seeking guidance of my seniors on how to improve myself, they’ve suggested me few things and I will try to apply those things in matches to come,” said Peshawar Zalmi player.
Replying to a question, Haris said that he aims to win the title of best wicketkeeper in the tournament and also wants to help his side lift the PSL trophy for the second time.
Peshawar Zalmi next plays Karachi Kings in Rawalpindi on March 1 and Haris was confident that his team will be able to produce match-winning performance.
“The tournament is wide open and any team can make a comeback, we have to play well and I am sure we will do that and finish among top four to qualify for playoffs at the end of league stage of the tournament,” he said.
Haris said that sharing dressing room with a top batter like Babar Azam is blessing for him and he is trying to learn from Pakistan’s captain, who is also leading Peshawar Zalmi’s side in the PSL8.
“Everyone wants to play alongside Babar Azam, I am fortunate that I have got this opportunity. Babar is telling me about areas that I need to improve on and off the field. He is around like an elder brother to me,” he concluded.
Faizan Lakhani Faizan Lakhani is Deputy Editor (Sports) at Geo News.