Lahore: Hard hitting Rawalpindi opener Awais Zia has said that he idolizes Pakistani super star Shahid Afridi and wants to be like him. “Afridi has always inspired me.”
“He is my idol, I want to be like him, he is a dangerous and brave batsman who always inspires me,” left handed Awais Zia told ESPNCricinfo in an interview.
Zia expressing his admiration for striking Shahid Afridi said that he admire his (Afridi) courage to hit the ball without being overwhelmed by the bowler he is facing, this is how a batsman should be.
Comparing himself with the most popular Pakistani cricketer, flamboyant batsman said, “I have a similar instinct and the guts to hit the ball out of the ground, no matter who the bowler in front of me is. I think I need to work on my temperament by playing more first-class cricket to get myself refined for top cricket.”
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