KARACHI
\nFormer New Zealand captain and Karachi Kings player Kane Williamson has weighed in on the ongoing criticism faced by Pakistan batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan regarding their strike rates in T20 cricket.
\nWith both players often questioned for their conservative approach early in the innings, Williamson offered a balanced perspective, emphasizing the importance of understanding one\u2019s role in the team.
\nIn an exclusive interview with Cricket Pakistan, Williamson shared his thoughts on the debate surrounding strike rates and batting approach in modern T20 cricket.
\n\u201cI mean, it\u2019s all about what the team requires and trying to win games for your team,\u201d he said. \u201cAs we\u2019ve seen in the PSL already, that we\u2019ve seen scores that have been 230, but we\u2019ve also seen scores around 140 and 130.
\nSo, you know, you have to be adaptable and whoever you are and, you know, ultimately it\u2019s what\u2019s your role for the team that adds to your team\u2019s best performance.
\nAnd then try and do to the best of your ability, whether on some days it\u2019s scoring quicker than others, as long as it\u2019s geared towards trying to win games for your side,\u201d he explained.
\nWilliamson\u2019s remarks highlight the nuanced nature of T20 cricket, where playing conditions and team strategy often dictate a player\u2019s tempo.
\nHe revealed the Pakistani cricketer who impressed him the most over the years. Although he is currently only a few days into his Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 campaign, Williamson reflected on his past experiences playing against Pakistan and highlighted one player in particular.
\n\u201cI\u2019ve been here only for a couple of days, so, you know, I\u2019m still enjoying watching everybody play. But obviously over the years, having played against Pakistan a lot, I always have enjoyed watching Babar bat. You know, he\u2019s an amazing player and a beautiful player to watch,\u201d he said.
\n\u201cSo, he\u2019s one that I\u2019ve always enjoyed,\u201d he added.
\nHe also spoke about the current Pakistani bowlers who have challenged him the most. Known for his calm and composed approach at the crease, Williamson shared his views on the strength of Pakistan\u2019s bowling attack, especially in the fast bowling department.
\n\u201cYeah, I mean, they have great depth in fast bowlers, which has always been a strength of Pakistan cricket. So, there are a lot of threats,\u201d he said about Pakistan\u2019s bowling attack.
\n\u201cShaheen has been incredible, especially with the new ball. Then you got the likes of Haris Rauf, who\u2019s been a fantastic performer for Pakistan for a long time. So, those are two bowlers that have done really, really well,\u201d he added.
\nThe record-breaking New Zealand player sounded excited about playing PSL. \u201cIt\u2019s great to be back in Pakistan. I\u2019ve been fortunate to come here for a few series and the champions trophy.
\nI\u2019ve heard a lot about the PSL from friends of mine that have played in it, like Luke Ronchi who always spoke really highly about the competition, so to be able to experience that and join the Karachi kings has been really nice.\u201d
\n\u201cThere were a few things, some prior commitments that were already locked in, and also getting the body right. So it was all kind of part of the picture, but now it\u2019s nice to be here, and i\u2019ve been looking forward to this opportunity,\u201d said the master batsman.
\n\u201cI will stay for the duration of the tournament and hopefully, we will give some good performances and end up in the final, which is obviously the goal.
\nSpeaking about his recent experience of doing commentary in the IPL in India, Williamson said: \u201cIt was a good experience, for me at this stage of my career, it was nice to try something a little bit different whilst still playing, and playing right now is the priority. But yeah it was nice to have an experience at the other side of the rope, and it was enjoyable.
\nIt\u2019s still closely connected to the game that I love and overall it was nice to have that experience for a couple of weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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