Expressing his aspiration to participate in all three formats of the game, Mohammad Haris, Pakistan’s young wicketkeeper-batsman, drew inspiration from the likes of Rishabh Pant from India and former Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist.
In an interview with Geo News, Haris emphasized the need to cultivate patience as a batsman on the pitch.
“I am actively working on improving my patience as a batsman during the ongoing training camp,” Haris stated.
While acknowledging his ability to hit boundaries, he emphasized the importance of incorporating singles and doubles into his game and enhancing his ground shots.
Haris expressed his ambition to not confine himself to being a T20 specialist but rather to represent Pakistan in all formats, drawing parallels with players like Rishabh Pant, who perform at a similar tempo across all formats. He also mentioned Adam Gilchrist, who had a similar approach in the past.
Regarding the competition for the wicketkeeper role in the Pakistan team, Haris praised Mohammad Rizwan as the first-choice wicketkeeper. He aims to improve his fielding skills to secure a place in the team solely as a batter.
Haris highlighted the influence of Rizwan on his game, stating that he learns a great deal from him. He also expressed gratitude for Rizwan’s support and the opportunities he received when they played together for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Furthermore, Haris credited Pakistan’s pacers as the best in the world, noting the positive impact on his batting after facing them in training sessions. He mentioned that this experience made it easier for him to face opposition pacers during the T20 World Cup.