ISLAMABAD – Pakistan boast a formidable record on English shores – despitethe conditions contrasting sharply to those in Lahore or Islamabad.
They won both the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 as well as the ICC T20 WorldCup 2009, while they drew a two-match Test series with England last summer.
Preparation this time around has been less than ideal though, with SarfarazAhmed’s side losing the ODI series with England earlier this month beforebeing edged out by Afghanistan in their opening World Cup warm-up game.
But batting stalwart Hafeez is counting on the large Pakistani community inthe UK to help them turn things around.
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“Every time we come here, the first thing we get is the massive support. Wealways feel when coming here like we’re playing at home,” he said.
“The fans are very fanatic and they want us to get success. That’s whatwe’re here for. It’s a boost, to be honest.
