Mushfiqur Rahim: “He is a world-class cricketer”
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Veteran Bangladesh batsman Mushfiqur Rahim has praised Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam, calling him a “world-class cricketer”.
Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Amir: “I would be very happy and would definitely consider it if the Bangladesh Cricket Board asked me to be their bowling coach or mentor”
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Pakistan left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir has said he would consider taking up the role of Bangladesh’s bowling coach if approached.
Shoaib Akhtar: “I want Taskin [Ahmed] to break my speed record. I have so far seen that in Taskin. And he is looking very good, he is looking sharp, he’s looking focused. And so is Nahid Rana”
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Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has expressed his desire to see Bangladesh speedster Taskin Ahmed break his record for the fastest ball ever bowled at 161.3 kph (100.2 mph).
Shan Masood: “Bangladesh has an experienced batting line-up including the likes of Shakib Al Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim. Litton Das is my personal favourite”
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Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has admitted that Bangladesh have a number of talented batsmen, but his favourite out of the lot is Litton Das.
Ian Bishop: “Four seam/fast bowlers under ‘age 24’ who ‘could’ excite Test cricket for the few years: Jayden Seales – Will O’Rourke – Nahid Rana – Naseem Shah”
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Former West Indies pace bowler and renowned cricket commentator Ian Bishop believes Pakistan seamer Naseem Shah is one bowler under the age of 24 who can light up Test cricket for the next few years.
Hasan Mahmud: “Pakistan is very safe, and you can come here anytime. The weather is lovely, and security here is top-class too”
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Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud has praised the country of Pakistan, saying it is “very safe” and “very beautiful”.
Mushfiqur Rahim: “Bowlers also did well, especially Naseem Bhai, who bowled well, and then Mohammad Ali and Mir Hamza”
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Bangladesh batsman Mushfiqur Rahim admitted to being impressed by the Pakistan pace trio of Naseem Shah, Mohammad Ali and Mir Hamza.
Kamran Akmal: “Honestly, if I were in charge, I swear I wouldn’t let Saim come near the team for the next two years after getting out like he did in the first innings of the second Test, especially after making 50 runs”
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Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal said he wouldn’t let opener Saim Ayub anywhere near the team for two years following his performance in the two-Test series against Bangladesh.
Andre Adams: “Obviously, Babar is a great player and you have to be clear about what you want to do to get him out early”
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Bangladesh bowling coach Andre Adams has stressed how important it is to dismiss Pakistan batsman Babar Azam early since he is “a great player”.
Shoriful Islam: “Babar is a tough challenge for Bangladesh. So, we have to take his wicket quickly. He is also my dream wicket. I will be very happy if I can get his wicket”
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Bangladesh left-arm pace bowler Shoriful Islam wanted to get Babar Azam as many times as possible in the recent two-match Test series as the Pakistan batsman was his “dream wicket”.
