We Are A Great Side, Now We Want To Become Champions: Shadab.

Lahore -- Pakistan T20I side vice captain and all-rounder Shadab Khan has said that he wants to the Asia Cup to bring back smiles on the faces of Pakistani people, who have been affected by one of the worst floods in the history of their country.

In a note published on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official website, Shadab said: 'Due to the unprecedented weather conditions, one-third of Pakistan is currently underwater. Since we're away from our beloved homeland, watching the devastating calamity from afar makes it even more painful for us. We would like to win this tournament to bring lively smiles back on the faces of the people affected by the flood.

'When we lost the first match of the tournament against India, we were confident we will rise. And rise we did. Rizwan played exceptionally well against Hong Kong, followed by a comprehensive bowling display that helped us earn a confidence-boosting win.

'Nawaz demonstrated great all-round skills against India in the Super-4 match, and although, I was the player of the match against Afghanistan, those two sixes by Naseem Shah will be eternally remembered,' the all-rounder said.

Explaining what makes a champion side, Shadab said that Pakistan needs to win the tournament to be called a champion side. 'We are a great team, but in order to become a champion side, we need to win this tournament and other high-profile series. I have said this before that champion teams handle pressure well and prevail in clutch moments, and this is what we will aim for on the Sunday (today) Finale. Winning against Sri Lanka and claiming the Asia Cup title is the real deal for us.'

The T20I vice captain further said: 'Amidst Shaheen's absence and some of our batters' problems in searching for form, there was a...