Kamran Akmal: “Despite having risen to prominence from the Pakistan domestic cricket, Akif does not know how to land his front foot while bowling”
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Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal has taken aim at promising left-arm fast bowler Akif Javed, saying he “does not know how to land his front foot while bowling”.
Mohammad Rizwan: “Our bowling attack includes many young and inexperienced players like Ubaid Shah and Akif Javed. I want to guide them during the game, understand what’s going on in their minds, and help them stay composed”
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Pakistan ODI captain Mohammad Rizwan has been guiding young fast bowlers Ubaid Shah and Akif Javed as they are “young and inexperienced”.
Junaid Khan: “They think they know everything, and that’s why their performance level is going down”
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Former Pakistan left-arm seamer Junaid Khan has slammed the current pace attack, saying their performances haven’t been up to par since “they think they know everything”.
Mohammad Hafeez: “Give opportunities to other bowlers like Mohammad Ali, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Akif Javed, and Mir Hamza. These players are waiting for their chances – they are also Pakistani, and they deserve an opportunity”
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Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez thinks it is time to give opportunities to fast bowlers Mohammad Ali, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Akif Javed, and Mir Hamza.
Awais Zia: “Feed him or you will waste a good bowler”
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Pakistan opening batsman Awais Zia has urged the selectors not to “waste a good bowler” like Akif Javed.
Samiullah Khan: “Akif Javed is a future star for Pakistan”
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Former left-arm seamer Samiullah Khan sees up-and-coming fast bowler Akif Javed becoming a “future star for Pakistan”.
Samiullah Khan: “Bowling at 147-148 kph takes more than talent; it demands relentless fitness work”
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Former Pakistan left-arm seamer Samiullah Khan has told pace bowler Akif Javed that bowling at 147 to 148 kph “takes more than talent”.
Iftikhar Ahmed: “I think Akif is a product for international cricket and he is showing that he is ready for international cricket. Players like him should be developed”
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Pakistan power-hitter Iftikhar Ahmed believes left-arm fast bowler Akif Javed “is showing that he is ready for international cricket.
Shan Masood: “Akif Javed and Ali Raza showed promise”
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Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood said he has seen promising signs from the young Pakistan pace duo of Akif Javed and Ali Raza.
Ahmed Shehzad: “He relies on sheer pace, similar to Jason Gillespie and Waqar Younis. If he gets the right opportunity, he can definitely contribute to the Pakistan team”
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Ahmed Shehzad believes up-and-coming fast bowler Akif Javed is similar to legendary speedster Waqar Younis and former Australia quick Jason Gillespie, who currently coaches the Pakistan Test team.