Quetta Gladiators spinner Abrar Ahmed has expressed optimism that his team will turn things around in the Karachi leg of the 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL 11), following a lackluster start in Lahore. In an exclusive conversation, Abrar revealed that Quetta has put its earlier struggles behind and is now fully focused on reviving its campaign. “We’ve effectively moved on from the previous stage, as it wasn’t serving us well. Now, we’re eager to start anew from here,” he stated. Abrar is hopeful that the conditions in Karachi will favor bowlers, particularly spinners, as the tournament progresses. Reflecting on Quetta’s performance in Lahore, he acknowledged that the team had been in strong positions but ultimately lost matches due to errors in the middle order. “We were winning some matches, but we lost them because of mistakes in the middle order. In a couple of games, including against Islamabad and Karachi Kings, we had control, but we couldn’t seal the deal,” he said. Abrar emphasized that the team’s primary objective is collective success, rather than individual achievements. “My personal goal is straightforward – to help Quetta Gladiators lift the trophy,” he said. He added that maintaining a good economy rate and bowling consistently is more important than leading the wicket charts if it contributes to the team’s success. Discussing modern T20 cricket, Abrar noted that bowlers need to be more strategic in a format that favors batters. “You have to read the wicket, understand the batter, and adjust your plans accordingly. It’s all about situation-based bowling,” he explained. Abrar also touched on the impact of the absence of crowds, stating that players miss the energy and atmosphere fans bring to the game and expressing his hope that supporters will return to the stands soon. Addressing criticism, Abrar remained focused on his performance, stressing that his role is to play cricket and stay committed to his game regardless of where he plays.
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