Jamal says he ‘intended to go for shots’ no matter what Australia bowlers do

Listen to Story Aamer Jamal said that he didn’t want to die wondering with the bat in hand in Pakistan’s third and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Jamal raced his way to scoring 82 runs off 97 balls with the help of nine fours and four sixes. The 27 year old said that he did not want to get bogged down by the bouncers bowled by the Australian bowlers.

“Whenever our batters from No.7 come in to bat, they start bowling bouncers. This time I indicated that no matter what they do, I will face the bouncers and go for my shots,” Jamal was quoted as saying in the press conference after the day’s play. Jamal also put on 86 runs for the 10th wicket and helped Pakistan score 313 runs in the first innings.

He came to bat at No.9, got to his half century off 71 balls and did not allow the Australian bowlers to dictate terms. BADMASHI — Zak (@Zakr1a) Jamal made his debut in Perth and in the first innings. In the first two Tests, the pacer picked up 12 wickets and was Pakistan’s most successful bowler in the series.

"I have struggled a lot to get this far, but I never gave up. It means the world to me,” Jamal said. The Mianwali born Jamal also recalled the times when he wasn’t a part of the Pakistan national team. "Last time I came to Sydney, I was cheering up my team because I wasn't playing for Pakistan," he added.

After playing the masterful knock where he made the Australian bowlers sweat, Jamal has a task on his hands as Pakistan look to bowl Australia out cheaply in the first innings..