Pakistan batter Azan Awais is eager to play his first Test series on home soil after featuring in his first three Test series abroad.
Speaking to PCB Digital, Awais said the ongoing warm-up match between PCB Patrons XI and Sri Lanka had provided him with valuable preparation ahead of the upcoming Test series.
He described the playing conditions as challenging but said he managed to score runs after successfully negotiating the new ball.
The young batter added that he continued to work on improving his shots and remained focused on achieving the goals he had set for himself.
Having played his first three Test series overseas, Awais said he was now excited about the opportunity to experience Test cricket in front of his home crowd.
Pakistan Test squad members arrive in Islamabad
Meanwhile, several members of Pakistan’s Test squad have reported to a private hotel in Islamabad, according to sources.
Arafat Minhas, Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Abbas and Razaullah are among the players who have arrived at the team hotel.
Sources said Babar Azam, Ghazi Ghori and other squad members were expected to report on Friday.
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The national Test squad will begin its training sessions at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on November 7.
Mohammad Salman and Ali Shabbir are also likely to join the squad, sources added.
Fast bowlers feature in warm-up match
Meanwhile, two fast bowlers are representing PCB Patrons XI in the ongoing practice match against Sri Lanka.
The warm-up fixture is providing Pakistan’s players with an opportunity to prepare for the two-Test series, which begins in Rawalpindi on November 9.
