Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz is very hopeful on defeating England and the players would exculpate any pressure that would be brought on them as this is for the first time for the national squad to play against England for a full-tour after the famous spot-fixing scandal in 2010.
Wahab believed that the Pakistan squad is relaxed and united to cope up with extra pressures if any come on their way and they will take this tour like any other.
“It’s going to be the same as any match; it’s going to be nothing different. If you play cricket and enjoy your cricket, you are able to perform. If you take the stress, or are worried about other things, you are not able to perform,” the 30-year-old told the sources.
“You can see the laugh on my face,” he added.
Wahab, who will partner with Mohammad Amir in Pakistan’s pace attack, believed that his compatriot, who was one of the three convicted cricketers in the spot-fixing case, will have the team’s full support.
The fast-bowler said that even if the crowd makes its feelings known in a negative manner, the Pakistan players will bear it.
“Obviously you cannot say anything to the crowd, people come there to watch the cricket, they have their own right to do whatever – to celebrate, or wish you good luck or wish you bad luck – so that’s not in our hands,” he clarified.
“As a team of 17 plus our team management are going to support Mohammad Amir,” concluded Wahab.
