Pakistan don’t have any concern of anybody at T20 World Cup: Hafeez

Pakistan have been unstoppable since their historic 10-wicket win over bitter rivals India firstly of the marketing campaign.

The 2009 champions have gone on to beat a powerful New Zealand aspect, Afghanistan and Namibia.

Pakistan will face the runners-up of Group 1, more likely to be both Australia or South Africa who play their final group matches afterward Saturday.

Hafeez — a former captain of the Twenty20 aspect — mentioned Pakistan have been prepared for any opponent.

“To be sincere, with regards to a cricket match we do not take into consideration who we wish to play,” mentioned 41-year-old Hafeez on Saturday on the eve of their match with Scotland.

“Whoever comes we’re prepared for that as our confidence is excessive, we’re shaping up nicely and we’re performing nicely.

“However first we’ve got a recreation in opposition to Scotland so we have to take them on with the identical depth and confidence. The objective is to win the Cup for the nation and we’re near that,” he mentioned.

Pakistan have gained all their three T20Is in opposition to Scotland, as soon as within the inaugural T20 World Cup in South Africa in 2007 and two in Scotland in 2018.

Hafeez mentioned there was additional satisfaction over their sturdy performances contemplating the difficult lead-up they needed to the event.

“We performed just one match out of 5 within the West Indies as a result of climate,” he mentioned.

“Then New Zealand and England deserted their excursions so we have been quick on that entrance however the entire crew and the administration have completed nicely on this event.”

New Zealand deserted their tour because of a safety alert, minutes earlier than the beginning of the primary ODI in Rawalpindi in September after which England withdrew from two T20Is in October, citing gamers’ psychological and bodily well being issues.

Hafeez singled out the primary match in opposition to India as the boldness booster — Pakistan’s first win over them in 13 World Cup matches.

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“In any event once you win the primary match, it offers you confidence so after we beat India it lifted our confidence vastly.

“I’ve been a part of many World Cup matches in opposition to India and in any case these defeats we needed to bear the results however we at all times used to have sturdy comebacks.

“This time we gained and it was nice to be a part of that crew which beat India,” he mentioned.

Hafeez side-stepped talks of retirement.

“I’m specializing in this World Cup so after this event I’ll determine what to do,” he mentioned.

“I’m a really emotional form of participant and enjoying for Pakistan is a superb pleasure for me. “