Hyderabad Kingsmen all-rounder Maaz Sadaqat says the Pakistan Super League (PSL) continues to be an important platform for emerging players to showcase their talent.
Speaking to Geo News, Sadaqat reflected on Hyderabad Kingsmen’s strong comeback in PSL 11 and expressed confidence that the team can maintain momentum heading into the final phase of the tournament.
“We have made a strong comeback and, InshaAllah, we will try to continue this momentum. The remaining three matches are very important for us, especially with the knockout stage in sight,” he said.
Hyderabad Kingsmen endured a slow start to the season, struggling to find the right combination early on. However, a series of improved performances has revived their chances of finishing in the top four.
“From the beginning, our goal was to make it to the top four. Even when results were not going our way, we believed we could come back. That belief is still there,” Sadaqat said.
Reflecting on his own performances, the young batter admitted he has not been fully satisfied despite contributing useful innings, including a score above sixty and a couple of thirties.
“I am not satisfied. The sixty I scored should have been converted into a hundred, and the thirties should have gone on to become bigger scores. That is something I could not achieve,” he said. “In the remaining matches, I will try to score a hundred and a fifty to help my team win.”
Maaz Sadaqat also explained the challenges he has faced in converting starts into big innings, highlighting differences in playing conditions, especially in Karachi.
“In the powerplay, I try to utilize the field restrictions fully. But later on, I realized that the Karachi wicket is a bit slow. You cannot play shots freely here like in other venues,” he said. “You have to spend more time, rotate strike, and pick the right balls to attack. It is different from places like Lahore, where the ball comes onto the bat better.”
The youngster emphasized the value of sharing the dressing room with international players, noting that small technical adjustments have already helped improve his batting.
“They guide us a lot during practice. Recently, I was working on my cover drive, but my shots were not going in the right areas,” he said. “I was told that my bottom hand was a bit tight, and when I loosened it, my shot-making improved immediately. These are small but very important things.”
Looking ahead, Sadaqat made his ambitions clear: to represent Pakistan in all formats and build a long career at the highest level.
“My goal is to play for Pakistan in all three formats, represent my country for a long time, and win matches for the team,” he said.
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