Saim Ayub: “I wouldn’t call it a bad patch; it’s a challenge for me. Such phases come in a career. I am trying to learn and improve. Even when I am not going through a tough time, I still try to learn. I am not concerned about results – I focus on the process”
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Pakistan opening batsman Saim Ayub has dismissed suggestions that he is going through a rough patch, insisting that his recent low scores are simply part of the game.
Javed Miandad: “This is unfortunate that no one is around to guide Babar Azam in his bad patch”
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Legendary Pakistan cricketer Javed Miandad has admitted it is unfortunate that there is no one around to guide batsman Babar Azam as he continues to battle through his rough patch.
Mushtaq Ahmed: “Babar Azam will become more mentally tougher and come up with more strong performances once gets out of his bad patch”
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Iconic Pakistan spinner Mushtaq Ahmed has backed Babar Azam to become “mentally tougher” and produce stronger performances when he breaks out of his current rough patch.
Hussain Talat: “Babar Azam has been giving performances for Pakistan since many years. A bad patch based on [a] few matches cannot define his class”
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Pakistan all-rounder Hussain Talat has thrown his support behind Babar Azam, saying he has performed at the highest level for many years.
Sarfaraz Ahmed: “Those who criticise him are only focusing on Babar Azam, but I believe they should look at other players as well. Many players are hiding behind Babar”
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Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed believes it is unfair for people to only criticise Babar Azam as he has “delivered so many performances over the past 3-4 years”.
Saeed Ajmal: “You have only one star. If you degrade him also, then how will your cricket run? These are the big issues. Our former cricketers should keep their mouths shut”
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Legendary spinner Saeed Ajmal has slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for dropping batsman Babar Azam from the T20I team.
Wahab Riaz: “We expect Shaheen to perform every day but [a] bad patch does happen. He is determined to do well. We should give him some time”
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Pakistan chief selector Wahab Riaz is not overly concerned about T20I captain Shaheen Shah Afridi’s subpar bowling performances as of late, noting that every player goes through bad patches.
Aamer Sohail: “The PCB also needs to support him and don’t treat him like Sarfaraz Ahmed. Babar needs to be backed, if you have given him the responsibility to lead the side”
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Former Pakistan captain Aamer Sohail has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) not to treat limited overs skipper Babar Azam like his predecessor Sarfaraz Ahmed.
Sarfaraz Ahmed: “Shadab is fine but he is going through a bad patch right now, he needs your support”
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Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has revealed that spinner Shadab Khan needs the fans’ support as he is currently going through a “bad patch”.
