'There is a big responsibility on me to do well' : Razzaq

Abdul Razzaq is willing to accept responsibility inthe absence of Shoaib Akhtar © Getty Images

Abdur Razzaq is the senior-most member in the Pakistan side after Inzamam-ul-Haq, and he appeared keen to accept that responsibility. Before Mohammad Kaif stole the show, it was Razzaq who had started off the fireworks on a bright Friday morning. At the press conference, he talked about the team's performance, and his own form.

On such a weak batting performance on the eve of the Test match
Our main motive was to get some practise from this game as we hardly had any practice back home after the Australia tour. We wanted the batsmen to get some hits and get acclimatised to the wicket. Our batting, that way, is powerful.

On his own batting in the game
It felt nice to do well and get a fifty just before the Test series, and I look forward to how the wicket will be at Mohali.

On his bowling
It was raining in Pakistan so I could hardly train, but I was steadily getting back to my rhythm today.

On his role as an allrounder
Considering that we don't have Shoaib Akthar in the bowling line-up and without any senior bowler, there is a big responsibility on me to do well and guide the youngsters.

On how they expect to fare if given similar kind of pitches
The conditions are completely different for international games, and the players also adapt accordingly.