ISLAMABAD – In a surprise, Opener Ahmed Shahzad is furious over comparisonwith Umar Akmal.
Pakistan opening batsman Ahmed Shehzad has urged media and fans to stopdrawing a comparison between him and hard-hitting batsman Umar Akmal.
While talking to media ahead of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy match, Shehzad claimedthat comparisons should only be made based on performances.
I request that we should not be compared and judged together as a duo. Weare two different individuals. I should be judged on what I do and he onhis own conduct. It would also be unfair on him if I were to make a mistakebut the blame was to fall on him.
Ahmed Shehzad and Umar Akmal were both included in Pakistan’s side againstSri Lanka but both failed to impress the selectors due to their poorperformances and were later dropped for the Australia series.
The opener, however, took full responsibility for his failures and claimedthat he is sure he can do better if given another chance.
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I believe that the amount of hard work I put in in the last two years, Ihad never done it in my entire life. It was unfortunate. I tried but it didnot happen. Maybe God wants some more hard work from me. I cannot giveexcuses. I cannot say that I only got two matches and someone else got fiveof 10. I will try to do more next time whenever I get the chance.
He further added that he also lacks support from fans as well.
Sometimes people get really harsh in their criticism. It feels like I amnot from this country. I have no idea why people are so annoyed with me. Ihave always tried to improve myself.
