I'd be lying if I say that not scoring a Test century was a burden on me.

Babar Azam

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I don't get happy with personal milestones. I get happy when my team wins.

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Of course, every batsman gets out. I know that. It is almost inevitable that no matter what you do, you will get out at some point or the other.

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I can never forget my early days, when I was running from pillar to post to get chance to exhibit my prowess at higher level, but no one was ready to give me a break.

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I have heard good things about Somerset from Azhar Ali, and I want to play a part in the Club winning matches.

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I'm looking forward to the new challenge that playing T20 cricket in England will bring.

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My aim is to be the best in the world and perform in each of Pakistan's wins.

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I keep learning from my mistakes, and I take advice from my seniors, and the aim is to be the best in the world across all formats.

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I try to learn with experience. This is my process of learning, so I try my 100 per cent.

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I try to play like Kohli and compete with him.

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If I can be number one in the world without power hitting, then I don't need power hitting. But when I need to, I utilise it well.

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My individual role is to take the innings as deep as I can and perform in a way that benefits the team most.

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Runs are runs, even if they are coming off playing cut shots or in front, but it's not like T20 can only be played with big shots.

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It is not my role to go out and do the power hitting. My job is to play my natural game.

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There is always a plan, and that is very simple - to lead the game till the end - and my role is to play the anchor while the team plays around me.

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I do not pay any heed to the negative thoughts, I just go with the plan my team gives me.

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In the U.A.E., the wickets are on the slower side. You can't play through the line; you need to take your time and be patient.

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I don't just play along the ground. I practice hitting the ball big, and when needed, I use it.

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My role is to play out the full overs.

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The World Cup is a very big event. Every player dreams of playing in one, and it was my dream, too.

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Even when I played in club matches, I would take it to heart that I had got out early.

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