Aaqib Javed: “Players like Saim (Ayub) and Fakhar (Zaman) create a positive impact in matches”
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Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed has heaped praise on big-hitting batsmen Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman, saying they “create a positive impact in matches”.
Umar Gul: “What a talent this young boy is”
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Former Pakistan fast bowler Umar Gul sees so much potential and talent in opening batsman Saim Ayub.
Kamran Akmal: “He came into form very late, but he won the hearts of the people”
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Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal said opener Saim Ayub “came into form very late”, but still managed to win the hearts of the people with his grit and determination.
Mohsin Naqvi: “Saim Ayub is a stylish batsman and an asset to Pakistan cricket”
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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has lauded opening batsman Saim Ayub, calling him a “stylish batsman” and an “asset to Pakistan cricket”.
Azhar Mahmood: “A special shoutout to young Saim Ayub on his brilliance on the field, composure under pressure, and ability to take on the opposition with such flair is a joy to watch”
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Pakistan assistant coach Azhar Mahmood said opening batsman Saim Ayub is such a “joy to watch” as he takes on “the opposition with such flair”.
Asad Shafiq: “Whenever Saim is fit, he will make a comeback”
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Pakistan selector Asad Shafiq has announced that opening batsman Saim Ayub will return to the national team when he makes a full recovery from the ankle injury he sustained.
Salman Ali Agha: “We will certainly miss Saim Ayub, who has been a key player for us”
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Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha has admitted that the team is missing opening batsman Saim Ayub.
Basit Ali: “After Saim left, everything fell apart”
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Former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali believes everything fell apart for the men in green after they lost opener Saim Ayub to injury.
Haris Rauf: “Obviously, both Saim and Fakhar were our in-form batsmen, and their absence has led to several changes, including adjustments in the batting line-up”
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Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf admitted it is tough not having openers Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman in the team right now as they were the “in-form batsmen”.
Yasir Hameed: “His development is more important than anything… he is genuine and [a] quick learner”
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Former Pakistan batsman Yasir Hameed said opener Saim Ayub’s development “is more important than anything”.
