Tanvir Ahmed: “He has just nine wickets in the last 20 innings, a batting average of only 10 in his last 34 innings, and yet he is included in Pakistan’s squad”
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Former Pakistan fast bowler Tanvir Ahmed was in disbelief that all-rounder Faheem Ashraf was picked in the team for the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Mohammad Rizwan: “Khushdil has been in exceptional form, and his performances in these tournaments should speak for themselves. I don’t think his selection should be questioned”
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Pakistan limited overs captain Mohammad Rizwan doesn’t think big-hitting all-rounder Khushdil Shah’s selection for the 2025 Champions Trophy “should be questioned”.
Basit Ali: “Rizwan was the one who brought Khushdil Shah into the team. His thinking was that since they wouldn’t pick an opener, Kamran Ghulam and Khushdil would fit in. I know Rizwan very well. They invested in Irfan Niazi, but instead of him, Khushdil was selected”
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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali believes limited overs captain Mohammad Rizwan was responsible for picking all-rounder Khushdil Shah over batsman Irfan Khan for the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Rashid Latif: “Usman Khan is kept as a wicketkeeper, otherwise, he wouldn’t have even made it in the team. He has not shown impressive performances”
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Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif believes batsman Usman Khan wouldn’t have made the 2025 Champions Trophy team if wasn’t a wicketkeeper as well.
Mohammad Ali: “From [the] last three years, I am working with my coach Mansoor Amjad. He’s from Sialkot and he’s also an ex-Pakistan cricketer. All these corrections and improvements in my bowling is only because of him”
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Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Ali said all his recent success has been down to his coach Mansoor Amjad.
Mike Hesson: “I am certain that Haider Ali will play more for Pakistan in the coming years”
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Islamabad United head coach Mike Hesson is confident that power-hitter Haider Ali “will play more for Pakistan in the coming years”.
Aaqib Javed: “Khushdil Shah’s batting technique is currently at its peak, his name was discussed before the visit to Australia”
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Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed has defended the decision to include all-rounder Khushdil Shah in the team for the 2025 Champions Trophy, saying his “batting technique is currently at its peak”.
Aaqib Javed: “Criticism regarding Faheem Ashraf’s selection is their opinion, and we respect that. However, we believe in his potential and contribution to the team”
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Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed said people can criticise the selection of Faheem Ashraf all they want, but made it clear that he sees great potential in the all-rounder.
Wasim Akram: “In the last 20 matches, his average bowling is 100 and his average batting is 9. He came out of the blue”
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Legendary Pakistan left-arm seamer Wasim Akram was shocked that all-rounder Faheem Ashraf was picked for the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Ahmed Shehzad: “Usman Khan and Faheem Ashraf make their way back in the team from a T20 tournament happening in Bangladesh, without playing any ODI cricket in recent past for the country. Are you guys for real?”
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Veteran Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad has lashed out at the selectors for picking batsman Usman Khan and all-rounder Faheem Ashraf for the 2025 Champions Trophy.
