11 English players have played in HBL PSL since its start in 2016
17 September, 2022
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England batter Phil Salt believes that playing HBL Pakistan Super League has provided English cricketers with an understanding of conditions in Pakistan and a bit of information on what sort of challenge they would face in the upcoming series against Pakistan.
11 English players have played in HBL PSL since its start in 2016 and Phil Salt is of opinion that the England camp has an idea of how things would be in Pakistan.
“We have conversations around how the surface will play and what certain bowlers do. I'm certainly not alone in playing PSL, a lot of our guys have come out, so there's a little bit of info there. But, obviously, we have to play well,” he said after their first training session in Karachi," said Salt, who has played for Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United.
England had its first training session at National Stadium in Karachi for almost three hours yesterday. Phil Salt is looking forward to be part of the historic tour as England is playing in the country after almost 17 years.
“The mood in the camp is good. It's something special to be a part of and coming back here in an England shirt, first time in 17 years. So, I think the guys are fully aware of the gravity of that and I'm very proud to be a part of it,” he said.
“It feels good. The boys are excited to be here. We know all about how much fun it is playing cricket in front of the crowds here, a lot of guys have played PSL over here. So, it's something we're looking forward to as a side,” he added.
On the other hand, Salt emphasised that England would have to play well in order to beat Pakistan on their home soil.
“We know that Pakistan are a good side. With the World Cup coming up, every team wants to be putting their best foot forward and hitting a bit of form right now. So, we know that it is Pakistan’s home territory, and we have to play well,” he concluded.
