We will do our best to face Anderson: Shan Masood

Left-handed opener says he would take it as a challenge to take on England's lethal bowlers

Pakistan batsman Shan Masood said on Thursday that openers would do their best to play world number one Test bowler James Anderson in the upcoming tour of England.

Speaking at a press conference at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, the left-handed opener said that he would take it as a challenge to face bowlers like James Anderson and Stuart Broad during Pakistan’s tour of England next month.

“We have to take this as a challenge and work hard in order to prevail in the series against England,” he said.



Responding to a question about how he faltered in front of England’s Anderson in UAE in the past, Masood said that the scenario has now changed and he can make amends for his previous poor performance.

“For Anderson, those were difficult bowling conditions, yet he was focused on getting the best outcome,” he said.

“Similarly, I can also focus on improving and performing well on England’s pitches, which are generally considered to be a batsman’s nightmare,” he added.



The left-handed opener lauded the efforts of his teammates who have gone through the military boot camp and are now participating in skills camp in Lahore in order to prepare for tour of England.

Masood further said that Pakistan have 11 Tests in coming seven months, so this would be a perfect opportunity for him to perform consistently and make a name for himself in national colours.

Correspondingly, 20-year-old opener Sami Aslam also spoke at the press conference stating that it was an opportunity of a lifetime representing Pakistan in England and he intends on making the most of it.