Ahsan wants to be one of Pak's best openers.

LAHORE -- Young and talented batsman Ahsan Ali has vowed that he wants to be one of the best openers of Pakistan and help the national team register crucial victories.

Talking to the reporters here at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday, Ahsan said: 'My favourite batsman is Rohit Sharma, who is one of the best openers in the world. I have a game plan and I will try to show it to the world and become one of Pakistan's best openers. I will try to execute my plan and help my team win and play for the country as much as possible.

'I am thankful to Allah for giving me such a big opportunity. Playing for Pakistan is every cricketer's dream and with my selection in the national T20 team against Bangladesh, my dream has come true. There isn't any pressure on me as I have played PSL as well and I have handled the pressure. When I get a chance, I will try to do well and make a permanent spot in the team for myself.'

Revealing his training and hard work, which helped him get place in the national T20 squad, the opening batsman said: 'I didn't sleep much at night as I kept waiting as we had a practice session in the morning. When I heard that the team would be announced at 2:30pm so I was sitting in front of the TV at 1:30pm and was wishing time would go past quickly, but it wasn't happening. When the team was announced, I was so excited and I can't express how I felt.'

Praising the champion batsman and captain of T20 team, Ahsan said: 'Skipper Babar Azam is a big player and he is the world number one batsman. It will be a proud moment for me to open the batting with Babar Azam on my debut and I will get to learn a lot from him because he has wide experience and knowledge, which will prove very helpful for the youngsters like me.

'I will try to play according to the pitch and conditions. I will try to play according to the tactics and plan according to what is required. I will play sensible and hit where it is required. I will do that and I won't just go...