I never thought the Hong Kong Sixes would return, says Pakistan captain Sohail Tanvir
The all-rounder was part of the victorious 2011 squad and is confident they have the players to win a sixth title
Pakistan captain Sohail Tanvir said he never thought he would be given another chance to win the Hong Kong World Sixes as the tournament returns for the first time since 2012.
Sohail was part of the Pakistan team who won the 2011 event, beating England in the final and he is delighted to be leading his side this weekend at the Kowloon Cricket Club.
Inaugural champions in 1992 with a team featuring legendary bowlers Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis, Pakistan face Hong Kong, defending champions South Africa and Marylebone Cricket Club in pool A of this year’s edition.
“I was in the UK a few weeks ago and heard that the tournament was happening again,” said Sohail. “I really thought it had gone forever so it’s good that it has come back.
“It’s fun cricket but obviously at the same time when you play for your country you can’t take anything for granted and you take it seriously.
“Three of us have played before and we how it goes with super sixes. You have to have a good strategy and I think with our team, we have five all-rounders, so we have a very good chance of winning it.”
