AUCKLAND: Pakistan’s leg-spinner Yasir Shah is keen to leave an impact in the two-match Test series against New Zealand, saying that spinners can succeed in any conditions.
Talking to a local newspaper, Yasir Shah acknowledged that New Zealand pitches generally assist the fast bowlers, but he felt that he could succeed if he bowled good line and lengths.
“New Zealand pitches are usually more favourable to pacers. Spinners don’t get many opportunities, however, a spinner can succeed in any conditions if he bowls at a good line and length,” he remarked
“If given an opportunity, I will try my best to make use of the conditions and provide support to the pacers,” said the leg-spinner. He said he is hoping to register a memorable performance on New Zealand shores in the upcoming series.
He further said, “Training in Queenstown helped me in getting back in rhythm. I took five wickets in the four-day match against New Zealand A, which also improved my bowling form. I am determined to leave an impact in the series,” he added.
“My main job is to bowl well and provide support to pacers. However, if required, I will also try to contribute to the team’s total with my batting,” Shah maintained.
In December 2019, Yasir got his name on the Adelaide Oval honours board for scoring a Test hundred at the ground, after his resilient 113-run knock in the first innings of the second Test against Australia.
All-rounder Shadab Khan has been ruled out of the first Test against New Zealand due to a thigh injury, following which the team management has included left-arm spinner Zafar Gohar as reinforcement.
Commenting on Zafar Gohar, he said, “I have given some tips to Zafar Gohar during net practice regarding how to use the conditions if he is handed a Test debut in the series.”
