Focused, motivated to perform strongly in World Cup: U-19 captain Rohail Nazir.

Pakistan's Under-19 captain Rohail Nazir on Saturday said that his team is "completely focused, motivated and determined to perform strongly" in the Under-19 World Cup ahead of tomorrow's first clash against Scotland in Potchefstroom.

"We are fully prepared to take on Scotland in our opener in less than 24 hours. Of course we are nervous but our coach's [Ijaz Ahmed] pep talks have already calmed down lots of nerves and we are completely focused, motivated and determined to perform strongly," Nazir said..

The 18-year-old added that his side is well-equipped for the challenge, though is not underestimating his opponents and expects a competition.

"I firmly believe we are best prepared for the World Cup but I think all other 15 sides have arrived in South Africa firmly believing they can win the tournament," he said.

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"We all know stakes are high in this tournament and if we can achieve strong results, then we edge closer to our dreams of representing Pakistan at the highest level," Nazir said. "At this level, this incentive is greater and bigger than anything and will...