Mohammad Hafeez: “We have [the] utmost confidence in Babar’s ability to perform even though he is going through a lean patch. But if it is needed, he can be given a break. But we will speak to him to find out what he wants”
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Pakistan team director Mohammad Hafeez has confirmed that batsman Babar Azam can take a break from international cricket if he feels it will help end his struggles with the bat.
Imad Wasim: “He has the ability to dominate bowlers”
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Pakistan left-arm spinner Imad Wasim knows former captain Babar Azam is a top-tier batsman who “has the ability to dominate bowlers.”
Mickey Arthur: “He hasn’t lost his ability to turn the ball”
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Recently removed Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur insisted that spinner Shadab Khan has not “lost his ability to turn the ball.”
Mohammad Yousuf: “Any good player should be allowed to continue as a captain for a long time. He [was] the captain because he has the ability. He did not become the captain because he is related to the PCB chairman. He [was] a genuine skipper”
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New Pakistan Under-19 head coach Mohammad Yousuf has defended Babar Azam, saying he wasn’t appointed captain since he was related to the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Shahid Afridi: “I supported him a lot because I wasn’t finding an opener of his ability in Pakistan”
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Iconic big-hitter Shahid Afridi said he couldn’t find another opener as good as Ahmed Shehzad in Pakistan.
Matthew Hayden on Babar Azam: “His ability to be able to consistently react to the ball is really second to none that I’ve seen”
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Legendary Australia opening batsman Matthew Hayden said Pakistan captain Babar Azam’s “ability to be able to consistently react to the ball is really second to none that I’ve seen”.’
Harsha Bhogle: “I had seen Asif Ali a few times before and thought he was a powerful batsman. But this level of hitting is insane”
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Renowned cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle said Pakistan batsman Asif Ali’s ability to hit the ball is “insane”.
Stephen Fleming on Waqar Younis: “His ability to unsettle batsmen was something to behold, so him in full flight, running in, unleashing himself at you, it was one of the most daunting prospects that top order batsmen could face”
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Iconic New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming said Pakistan legend Waqar Younis’ “ability to unsettle batsmen was something to behold”.
Misbah-ul-Haq: “I want to congratulate uncapped Amad Butt, Danish Aziz, Imran Butt and Rohail Nazir who have impressed the selectors with their form, technique, temperament and ability to secure places in the 35-player pool”
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Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq has said that Amad Butt, Danish Aziz, Imran Butt and Rohail Nazir’s form, technique, temperament and ability is outstanding.
Faisal Iqbal: “Brilliant set up by Taj Wali, sticking on the bowling plan and areas to pitch [for] particular batsmen and [the] end result was [brilliant] for his team and for him”
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Balochistan head coach Faisal Iqbal has hailed left-arm pace bowler Taj Wali’s ability to follow the bowling plan.
