Star all-rounder, Shadab Khan, has opened up about his return to red-ball cricket and his comeback to the national side for the Test series against Australia.

Shadab expressed his desire to represent the country in the longest format and mentioned that he is ready to play first-class cricket to improve his skills.

“I am ready to play first-class cricket to stake a claim. I will be eyeing the Test series in Australia after the World Cup to make a comeback in the Test side,” he said.

The 24-year-old spinner said that red-ball cricket requires specific skills, techniques, temperament, and sufficient time for preparation due to its challenging nature.

Reflecting on his time in the Test squad, Shadab mentioned that playing five consecutive Test matches allowed him to feel comfortable and establish himself as a red-ball cricketer.

“I am ready to play first-class cricket to stake a claim. I will be eyeing the Test series in Australia after the World Cup to make a comeback in the Test side,” he said.

The 24-year-old spinner said that red-ball cricket requires specific skills, techniques, temperament, and sufficient time for preparation due to its challenging nature.

Reflecting on his time in the Test squad, Shadab mentioned that playing five consecutive Test matches allowed him to feel comfortable and establish himself as a red-ball cricketer.

Source: Pro Pakistani