ILT20 Excitement Builds with Tom Moody's Praise for Azam Khan

As the cricket world prepares for the upcoming DP World ILT20 season, former Australian cricketer Tom Moody has expressed his enthusiasm for the tournament, particularly praising Pakistan wicket-keeper Azam Khan as a rare talent with exceptional batting abilities.

Moody, who serves as the Director of Cricket for Desert Vipers, highlighted Azam's impressive stats from the previous season, where he scored 159 runs in 7 innings at an average of 31.80 and a strike rate of 176.66. Moody believes Azam will be a valuable asset for the team in the 2025 ILT20 season. Additionally, Moody complimented Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir, describing him as an "outstanding bowler" and a significant asset to the team. The Desert Vipers team has also assigned wicket-keeping responsibilities to Tanish Suri, a UAE international cricketer, for the start of the tournament.

Discussing the team's preparation for the ILT20 season, which begins on January 11, Moody emphasized the squad's experience, the bowling-friendly conditions, and enhanced mental preparation as key factors. He also shared his thoughts on the debate surrounding franchise cricket versus international cricket, stating that franchise cricket allows players to adapt to new situations and be exposed to different styles of play. This exposure, according to Moody, is invaluable for players looking to expand their skill sets and grow as cricketers.

With the ILT20 season approaching, cricket fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the action-packed tournament. The combination of talented players like Azam Khan and Mohammad Amir, along with the expertise of Tom Moody, is expected to make the Desert Vipers a formidable team in the competition.