In a video posted by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Pakistani hard-hitter Asif Ali talked about his preparations for the Asia Cup 2022. Asif, who trained at National High-Performance Center (NHPC), revealed that he hits 100-150 sixes daily.
“I bat on a position where an average of over 10 is required. For that, you need to hit big shots and that requires a lot of practice. I usually hit 100-150 sixes daily so that I can hit 4 to 5 in the match,” Asif shared.
“It depends on the match situation. When I come to bat in T20Is, there is always pressure on me. I try to hit the ball according to its line and length. I never think of playing the same shot again and again,” he added.
Asif also put emphasize on playing tape ball cricket which eventually helped him in increased concentration and power-hitting ability.
“Tape ball cricket helps me a lot in power-hitting. In Tape ball cricket, you have to play with a straight bat and still head which increases your concentration. Also, there are limited overs and you score big targets,” he said.
“Still today, whenever I get time, I play tape ball cricket,” he ended.
The Asia Cup 2022 is all set to get underway on 27th August with Afghanistan taking on hosts Sri Lanka. The tournament will be crucial for all the teams as it will help in preparing for the T20 World Cup in Australia later this year.
Pakistani cricketers who were in the Netherlands reached Dubai on Tuesday morning for the multi-nation event. Asif Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Usman Qadir and Haider Ali will reach Dubai today in the afternoon. Mohammad Hasnain who walked into the squad as a replacement for Shaheen Shah Afridi will come from the United Kingdom.
