Shamyl Hussain: “I batted with Babar bhai in one match, that feeling was different. He keeps guiding you, and you start paying more attention to what he say”
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Up-and-coming Pakistan batter Shamyl Hussain has praised Babar Azam for taking the time to offer him guidance.
Babar Azam: “He’s the best player in the world. He has a very sharp mind. Whenever I talk to him, he gives me great advice”
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Pakistan batsman Babar Azam has hailed Australia’s Steve Smith as the “best player in the world” following their time together with the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League (BBL).
Sahibzada Farhan: “Whenever I need help, I go to Babar bhai and he explains things to me”
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Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan has revealed that he often turns to Babar Azam for advice, saying the star batsman is always willing to help and guide him.
Pakistan batsman Sahibzada Farhan: “He told me not to be relaxed. He said, ‘There are people behind you who can replace you at any time'”
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Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan has revealed that veteran batsman Fakhar Zaman advised him “not to be relaxed”, reminding him that in international cricket, anyone can be replaced at any time.
Babar Azam: “The advice I’d give to any youngster who’s stuck in bad form is belief. You can motivate yourself for a few days but hard work and dedication needs to be there every day”
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Pakistan star batsman Babar Azam has offered advice to young cricketers going through a rough patch, stressing that daily “hard work and dedication” are key to regaining form.
Pakistan pace bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi: “I have no ego and I talk to everyone for advice, even our former captains”
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Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi has dismissed suggestions that he has an ego, insisting that he is always open to learning and seeking advice from others.
Basit Ali: “He should start skipping ropes. I am giving him this advice which was given to me by Asian Bradman, Zaheer Abbas. It helps in feet movement”
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Former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali has advised limited overs captain Babar Azam to start skipping rope as it will help improve his foot movement.
Pakistan batsman Mohammad Haris: “I’ve been working hard with the batting coach, working on my calmness, and how to tackle spin”
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Pakistan batsman Mohammad Haris confirmed he has been working on playing spin bowling, recognising the need to improve in that department.
Kamran Akmal: “I have advice for Babar Azam. If he gets the contract, he should go and play county cricket. If he wants to get back in form and become a big player, it will benefit him”
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Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has advised batsman Babar Azam to play county cricket in England as it will help him “get back in form and become a big player”.
Imad Wasim: “We spoke about it, it was me and Azam sitting and talking about cricket he loved it there were things that what I advised him to sort it out you need to lose not 40 kgs or 30 kgs you just need to lose a bit”
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Pakistan left-arm spinner Imad Wasim has advised wicketkeeper-batsman Azam Khan to “lose a bit” of weight, but insisted he is not talking about 30 to 40 kg.
