Published 11:48 IST, January 1st 2020

Pakistan U-19 batsman Haider Ali says good show against India has made him confident

Pakistan's Under-19 team batsman Haider Ali says the win over India in Asia Emerging nations Cup has given him immense confidence as he gears up for the WC

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Pakistan's Under-19 team batsman Haider Ali says win over India in Asia Emerging nations Cup has given him immense confidence as he gears up for ICC Youth World Cup scheduled later this month. Haider said he and skipper Rohail Nazir performed well in recent Asia Emerging Nations Cup, which Pakistan won in Bangladesh after beating India in semifinals, and that has helped ir confidence. "Beating India and n having done well in first class matches we have gained a lot of confidence and we want to carry burden of Pakistan's campaign in junior World Cup," Ali said. Ali said Pakistan won't be affected by withdrawal of Test fast-bowler Naseem Shah from line-up. Haider, who scored a brilliant 134 runs for rrn Punjab in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final against winners Central Punjab, said he and Rohail had matured eugh and were keen to lead team's push to win World Cup in South Africa starting January 17.

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Ali says good show against India has made him confident

"I and Rohail have matured a lot in last few years specially after getting a chance to play first-class cricket and our experience in Asia Emerging Nations Cup which Pakistan won," Haider said.

"And both of us believe we can spearhead and motivate or players to perform well and try to win World Cup," he added.

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Wicketkeeper-batsman Rohail, who is also captain of Pakistan junior team and got half centuries in both innings of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final, also made it clear that t having Naseem in squad would t make a big difference. "If he had been selected it would have been a great boost for us but mentally we have been preparing to play without him in junior World Cup and back-up pace bowlers we have are also good," he said. 

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11:48 IST, January 1st 2020