Mohammad Amir: “You made Faheem a fielding all-rounder. You neither give him bowling nor proper batting opportunities – so why is he playing?”
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Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has questioned Faheem Ashraf’s role in the national team, pointing out that the all-rounder rarely gets enough opportunities with either bat or ball.
Pakistan spinner Shadab Khan: “I am a bowler who can also contribute with the bat. There’s been talk that I focus too much on batting, but I balance both aspects of my game”
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Pakistan spinner Shadab Khan has acknowledged the perception that he focuses too much on his batting, but insisted that he does not agree with that view.
Tanvir Ahmed: “I am looking for the old Babar Azam who used to play fearlessly because there still seems to be fear in Babar’s batting”
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Former Pakistan pace bowler Tanvir Ahmed said he wants to see the old Babar Azam again – the version of the star batter who played a fearless brand of cricket and dominated bowling attacks with ease.
Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz: “If the pitch is difficult or wickets are falling, then my focus is on building a partnership and stabilising the innings. But if the situation demands a counterattack, I back myself to play that role too”
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Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has opened up about his approach to batting, saying he will counterattack if the situation demands it.
Pakistan batman Usman Khan: “I used to get hasty while batting first in international cricket, but now I try to bat with thought and composure”
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Pakistan power-hitter Usman Khan has admitted that he used to “get hasty” when he first started batting in international cricket.
Salman Ali Agha: “I’m a fan of Babar’s work ethic. The way he prepares, I have not seen anyone prepare as well as he does in international cricket. Whether he’s performing or not, his preparation is always spot on”
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Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha is a big fan of Babar Azam’s work ethic and said he has never seen “anyone prepare as well as he does in international cricket.”
Aamer Sohail: “Just look at where the toes are. We’ve been pointing out this deficiency for a long time. He worked with so many coaches, but I’m surprised it still hasn’t been addressed”
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Former Pakistan captain Aamer Sohail has expressed surprise over the fact that Babar Azam’s batting stance issue has remained unresolved for such a long time.
Salman Butt: “Babar Azam’s downfall has nothing to do with his technique. The real problem lies in the thought process, which is now disturbed and distracted by changing his natural game”
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Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has attributed Babar Azam’s recent struggles to his mindset rather than any technical flaws in his batting.
Pakistan batsman Babar Azam: “To be honest there’s nervousness when I come out to bat”
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Pakistan superstar Babar Azam has admitted that he feels nervous whenever he comes out to bat.
Pakistan opener Saim Ayub: “It’s a bad phase, and it’s my fault and I’m the one who can do better. I’m just trying, what else can I do?”
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Pakistan opening batsman Saim Ayub conceded that his batting form has been below par, but believes it’s merely “a bad phase.”
