Azhar Vows Pakistan Will Directly Qualify For World Cup 2019

Pakistan ODI Captain Azhar Ali has said that his side will be committed to qualifying directly for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 after 2019 after putting strong performance in the ICC Champions Trophy,which will be played in the summer next year.
"The ICC Champions Trophy 2017 is a crucial event for us,where as possible so that we can improve our team ranking and qualify automatically for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019,"he said in a statement after the ICC announced the Champions Trophy.
The tournament scheduled was announced at The Oval exactly a year before the first ball will be bowled in the tournament,in which a total of 15 matches-including three knockout games will be played over two and half weeks.
"A lot of ODI cricket scheduled in the lead up to the ICC Champions Trophy,and it will be our best chance to learn,improve and win as many matches as possible so that we arrive in England and Wales next year fully prepared and ready for challenge,"the Pakistan ODI Skipper said,"he is hoping that his team would work out its weakness in time to win the trophy."
The ICC Champions Trophy is one trophy which is missing from our cabinet.It has earned the status as one of the most demanding,challenging and intense competitions.So,it will be nice if we can get our hands on this piece of silverware next year.
"In the face of  competition from some outstanding teams and players,it will not be easy,"he said."But success at any "global event comes only after persistent preparations and efforts,which have to be backed up by consistent performances.
"I am hoping that over the next 12 months,we will be able to build on our strengths and achieve our objectives,"he added.