Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim believes the side can win the ICC Cricket World Cup despite being yet to pick up a result since arriving on English soil.
The tourists trail the Royal London One-Day Series 2-0 lead heading into the penultimate fixture of the five match series at Trent Bridge tomorrow (Friday).
Despite going on a losing run in recent times, Pakistan have fond memories of playing global tournaments in this country, having won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017.
However, Wasim is keen to leave that success in the past and focus firmly on the two remaining matches in the series and the World Cup looming on the horizon.
“There is no point in playing if you are not confident of winning the World Cup,” said Wasim.
“The Champions Trophy is in the past and the positive thing about the first two games is that we have batted well and I believe our bowling has got the capability to dismiss any team. It’s going to be an exciting time for us.”
The left-arm spinner has had differing fortunes in the first two ODIs; bowling his full allocation in England’s 12-run victory in Southampton for just 63 runs before going for 58 inside just seven overs in Tuesday’s match in Bristol.
With Trent Bridge having hosted many a record-breaking encounter over recent summers, Wasim knows there is likely to be no let-up in the high scoring.
“They are a tough team to bowl at, that is why they are the best in the world,” he said.
“Going into the World Cup we are going to have to play aggressive cricket, so the amount of runs they are scoring is a positive for us as well. We have had to play really well to stay with them.
“A pitch is always going to be a belter for both teams so we’ll be doing our very best to beat England tomorrow.
“It’s fine margins, but the team is confident and our dressing room is very tight. As a bowler in white ball cricket, one day then can hit you everywhere but the next is a new day.
“They played really well at Bristol, especially Bairstow, but I think some day I am going to get him.”
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