PAK vs ENG: Former Pakistan Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed Talks About His Comeback

Sarfaraz Ahmed, who last played for his national team in October last year, has been picked in the 29-member squad for Pakistan's much-awaited tour of England later this year.

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Following Pakistan cricket team's poor performance in 2019 World Cup, Sarfaraz Ahmed’s recent form with the bat resulted in him being dropped from Pakistan’s Test and T20I squads. Post Sarfaraz's axing, Azhar Ali and Babar Azam took over the captaincy in Test and T20I format, respectively. Sarfaraz, who last played for his national team in October last year, has been picked in the 29-member squad for Pakistan's much-awaited tour of England later this year. Pakistan will play three Tests and as many T20Is against England between August 5 to September 1. "I am positive about the opportunity now and I will give my best whenever I get the chance in order to regain my regular place in the team," Sarfaraz was quoted as saying by GeoSuper.TV. "I want to make my comeback memorable with a stellar performance for the team. Ups and downs are part and parcel of a player's career. "When I was captain, I was more focused on how the team performed but now I will be able to focus on my own performance." Head coach Misbah-ul-Haq had said after squad announcement that Sarfaraz had been included in the squad as a back-up stumper behind Mohammad Rizwan considering their lengthy tour of England. "As far as being a back-up wicketkeeper is concerned, I am not worried about being the first or second choice," the veteran wicket-keeper said. "I am happy that I am back in the team and having two wicket keepers is good for the team. We have seen this in past with Moin Khan and Rashid Latif."