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Hesson's faith: Azam & Zaman to shine in final
31 Oct
Summary
- Coach backs Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman for final performance.
- Pakistan reached the final despite inconsistent top-order batting.
- Shadab Khan's century was crucial in a previous thrilling victory.
Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has voiced his full support for senior batters Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman ahead of the ODI tri-series final. He described them as two of Pakistan's greatest players and anticipates they will rise to the occasion in the match against Sri Lanka.
Despite their individual struggles in the tournament, Pakistan has secured a spot in the final with three successive victories. This achievement is seen by Hesson as a positive indicator of the team's depth and resilience. He highlighted that the team's ability to win without consistent contributions from its established top-order batters is a promising sign.
Hesson believes that the upcoming final at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium is the perfect platform for Azam and Zaman to produce the match-winning performances expected of them. While acknowledging a previous eight-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka, he remains satisfied with the team's overall progress, expressing hope that they are saving their best performance for the title clash.
