KARACHI: Quetta Gladiators star batsman Khawaja Nafay recently gave an exclusive interview where he said that playing under former franchise captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been beneficial.
Noting the learning opportunities provided by veterans like Sir Vivian Richards, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Shane Watson, Nafay highlighted his focus on natural batting and adapting to match situations.
“There’s a lot to learn from Sir Vivian Richards, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Shane Watson, I play my natural bat and play according to the situation, I try to practice every shot for two, three hours,” he said.
With a view to the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL), Nafay expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance and highlighted the league as a significant platform for young cricketers.
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“The PSL experience has been great so far, the PSL is a huge platform for the youth,” said Nafay.
Furthermore, Nafay shared his pride in representing Quetta Gladiators, a team he has been associated with since his early cricketing days. Aspiring to win the title, the right-handed batsman reiterated his determination to contribute to the team’s success.
“Many Quetta Gladiators players are from Pakistan Cricket Club, where I also played. I will do everything for us to win the title.”
In addition, Nafay recalled his long association with Saim Ayub, who traveled together since childhood and even played in India.
“I have been playing with Saim Ayub since childhood, we also went to India together in the past
