Mohammad Hafeez: “Saim Ayub should take a break from international cricket”
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Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has recommended that opening batsman Saim Ayub take a break from international cricket.
Mohammad Wasim: “Only Hasan Nawaz”
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Former Pakistan chief selector Mohammad Wasim believes Hasan Nawaz is the only modern batsman in the country right now.
Mohammad Amir: “I was the best bowler for Pakistan in the [2024 T20 World Cup] but after that no one contacted me. They said leave him”
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Pakistan left-arm speedster Mohammad Amir has claimed that “no one contacted me” even though he was the best bowler for the men in green in the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Salman Butt: “Abdullah Shafique, Said Ayub, Imam-ul-Haq are such batters who possess the ability to score centuries; all three should be included in the national ODI squad keeping the 2027 World Cup in mind”
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Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt wants the batting trio of Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub and Imam-ul-Haq to be part of the ODI squad going forward as they have the ability to score centuries.
Rashid Latif: “Sahibzada Farhan should be picked in Test Cricket as well”
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Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif believes opening batsman Sahibzada Farhan should be included in the Test team.
Shahid Afridi: “If I had to pick a coach for Tests, it’d be Younis Khan”
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Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has revealed that legendary batsman Younis Khan would be his top choice for the Pakistan red-ball head coach job.
Mohammad Hafeez: “If Saim Ayub doesn’t score runs, what’s the benefit of his wickets? Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz – if they don’t take wickets, what’s the point of their runs?”
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Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has criticised all-rounders Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz, saying that if they are not fulfilling their primary roles effectively, there is little point in selecting them for the side.
Abid Ali: “Babar Azam remains Pakistan’s batting cornerstone – elite technique, consistency and big-match class across formats. Back him with trust and the right role – he’ll bounce back strong”
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Veteran Pakistan opener Abid Ali believes Babar Azam is still the country’s “batting cornerstone” and should continue to be backed and trusted.
Imad Wasim: “Why didn’t Asif Ali become an Iftikhar? Why didn’t Khushdil become an Iftikhar? There is a very simple answer. The environment and template did not support them”
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Former Pakistan left-arm spinner Imad Wasim has said that Asif Ali and Khushdil Shah were unable to establish themselves as long-term power-hitters in the national side like Iftikhar Ahmed because the environment “did not support them”.
Basit Ali: “Aaqib Javed is good for nothing, he does not even know himself why he placed Babar Azam at number four”
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Former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali has lashed out at Director of High-Performance Aaqib Javed, saying he is “good for nothing”.
