Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, Habib Bank's leading runscorer this season and former Pakistan batsman Hasan Raza stated that he is confident that he could solve Pakistan's top order batting problems.

"If I am given a consistent run in the Pakistan side, then I am totally confident that I can score well in Australia" stated Hasan, who has been captaining Habib Bank Limited in the Quaid E Azam Trophy in the absence of both Shahid Afridi and Younus Khan.

"I've been in good form this season and scored nearly 600 runs at an average of nearly 55, including 5 half centuries and one century. I've come across some very difficult surfaces and my best innings of the season so far was the 124 in the last match against a very good PIA bowling attack".

Hasan last played for Pakistan exactly 4 years ago to the day, scoring 21 against England in a comfortable inninngs victory for Pakistan in Lahore and stated to PakPassion that he feels he is a far more mature cricketer nowadays. "I'm 27 now and I'm a far more complete batsman these days. I have scored over 11,000 runs in domestic cricket having played nearly 170 matches and captaining Habib Bank this season has really helped me develop as a cricketer. We currently sit at the top of Group A after 8 games and I hope we can carry on our good form as a team and win the Quaid E Azam Trophy".

"Having not played for my country for four years hurts and I really want to be given another chance to prove myself at the highest level of cricket. The tour of Australia will be a tough one and one that I think needs the more experienced players in the team. I am confident that I can do very well in Australia if I am given a chance" stated Hasan.

Habib Bank's next match in the Quaid E Azam Trophy is against Pakistan Customs at Islamabad and commences on 3rd December.