Abdur Rauf: “A similar mistake to what Pakistan did by dropping Abdullah Shafique, who had performed exceptionally well in the [2023] World Cup”
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Former Pakistan seamer Abdur Rauf believes it was a mistake to drop opening batsman Abdullah Shafique from the national team.
Zaka Ashraf: “Babar Azam took a stand and refused to drop players despite poor performance for the World Cup”
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Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has called out limited overs captain Babar Azam, saying he refused to drop poor performing players.
Ramiz Raja: “Babar Azam has added new shots, his range has expanded. He is relaxed because he is not captaining Pakistan now. I love the way he is improvising now, the way he is accelerating his innings and playing shots which he didn’t”
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Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has praised Babar Azam for his improvisation when batting and pointed out that the 29-year-old is “playing shots which he didn’t” in the past.
Ramiz Raja: “Naseem Shah is the pillar of his family and the superstar of Pakistan cricket”
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Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has branded fast bowler Naseem Shah “the superstar of Pakistan cricket.”
Usama Mir: “Yes, the performance at the World Cup affected my confidence but I learned from my mistakes”
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Pakistan leg-spinner Usama Mir has admitted that his confidence took a hit following his poor performance in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Mohammad Amir: “Personally, I like Naseem Shah. To me, he is a complete bowler. It’s Pakistan’s misfortune that he got injured before the World Cup. He could have made a difference”
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Pakistan left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir believes Naseem Shah is a “complete bowler” and someone who can make a huge difference.
Pakistan seamer Ihsanullah: “Missing the World Cup due to surgery was painful, I was disturbed but I told myself that injuries are part of the game”
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Pakistan seamer Ihsanullah admitted he was “disturbed” that he had to miss the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup due to an elbow injury that required surgery.
Pakistan fast bowler Ihsanullah: “I’m feeling way better than before, I tried to swing the ball with full pace during the practice sessions, and I was able to do it accurately”
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Pakistan fast bowler Ihsanullah said he is “feeling way better than before” and swinging the ball with full pace as he continues making headway in his impending return to competitive cricket.
Babar Azam: “Bounce back stronger. Get well soon Kane Williamson”
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Babar Azam, the Pakistan cricket captain, hopes to see his New Zealand counterpart Kane Williamson “bounce back stronger”.
Haroon Rasheed: “Pakistan has to play [the] 2023 World Cup in India. Haris Sohail is an outstanding middle order batter who can play spinners really well”
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Haroon Rasheed, the Pakistan chief selector, said it is possible that “outstanding middle order batter” Haris Sohail will be picked for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in India.
