Kamran Akmal: “If you want him to be the captain of the team, Pakistan cricket will have to bear a big loss as he might not be around for too long (as a batter)”
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Pakistan veteran Kamran Akmal said if Babar Azam continues captaining the team, he “might not be around for too long” as a batsman.
Kamran Akmal: “If he considers me an elder brother, Babar Azam should quit captaincy after [the] World Cup”
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Senior wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal has called on Babar Azam to quit as Pakistan captain.
Mohammad Rizwan: “He is a plus point in our bowling”
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Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan said fast bowler Mohammad Wasim Jnr “is a plus point” for the bowling attack.
Younis Khan on Babar Azam: “Leadership qualities aren’t there in everyone, there’s no spark in his captaincy”
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Legendary Pakistan batsman Younis Khan has taken aim at Babar Azam, suggesting that he doesn’t have the necessary qualities to be a leader as there is “no spark”.
Wasim Akram: “I was impressed by Pakistan’s bowlers. Dahani, playing his 3rd or 4th game, Naseem Shah, [19] years old”
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Pakistan fast bowling icon Wasim Akram said the young pace duo of Shahnawaz Dahani and Naseem Shah have impressed him.
Mickey Arthur: “Fakhar hits the ball in different areas, it frustrates the bowlers a little bit”
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Former Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur said Fakhar Zaman has the ability to frustrate the opposition bowlers as he “hits the ball in different areas”.
Younis Khan: “He should take full advantage of his good form and make lots of runs”
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Iconic Pakistan batsman Younis Khan wants to see opener Abdullah Shafique take full advantage of his sublime form and “make lots of runs”.
Mahela Jayawardene: “It depends on the amount of cricket, who’s playing when and how much but the Babar might be the guy”
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Iconic Sri Lanka cricketer Mahela Jayawardene believes Pakistan captain Babar Azam “might be the guy” to dethrone England’s Joe Root as the number one Test batsman.
Shahid Afridi: “Inzi bhai, Mushi bhai had pushed for it (players’ association), but we know the board would never let it happen. Having a players’ association is a very good thing”
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Shahid Afridi revealed former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq and spinner Mushtaq Ahmed demanded the formation of a players’ association.
Younis Khan: “I hope he focuses on the game and makes his technique even better”
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Former Pakistan batting coach Younis Khan has urged opening batsman Abdullah Shafique to remain focused following his sparkling start to Test cricket.
