Asia Cup 2022: Ahead of India clash, Pakistan batter Asif Ali says ‘I hit 100-150 sixes daily’ – Firstcricket News, Firstpost

Much-awaited India vs Pakistan contest in the Asia Cup 2022 is around the corner as the match is scheduled to be played in Dubai on August 28. The arch-rivals are placed in group A along with the qualifier team.

Ahead of the high-voltage match, Pakistan’s hard-hitting batter Asif Ali claimed that he hits 100-150 sixes daily in order to prepare for the upcoming T20 Asia Cup.

In a video shared by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Asif, who is a hard-hitting batter, revealed his mantra and said, “I bat on a position where an average of over 10 is required. For that, you need to hit big shots and that requires a lot of practice.”

“I usually hit 100-150 sixes daily so that I can hit 4 to 5 in the match,” Asif shared.

“It depends on the match situation. When I come to bat in T20Is, there is always pressure on me. I try to hit the ball according to its line and length. I never think of playing the same shot again and again,” he maintained.

Asif also revealed that playing tape ball cricket helped him in power-hitting.

“Tape ball cricket helps me a lot in power-hitting. In Tape ball cricket, you have to play with a straight bat and still head which increases your concentration. Also, there are limited overs and you score big targets,” he said.

“Still today, whenever I get time, I play tape ball cricket,” Asif concluded.