Ben Stokes: “That’s Pakistan’s cricket issue. Nothing to do with me”
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England captain Ben Stokes said he had nothing to with Pakistan removing Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah from their squad midway through the three-Test series.
Ollie Pope: “Going into that Pakistan series and then into New Zealand, he’s going to be as fresh as anyone”
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England batsman Ollie Pope has warned Pakistan that captain and all-rounder Ben Stokes will “be as fresh as anyone” going into their three-Test series in October.
Ben Stokes: “To be able to have control which he had especially with the variations he has got, so credit to him”
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England Test captain Ben Stokes has praised Pakistan mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed for his variations and control when bowling.
Ben Stokes: “We are picking him but then there is a difference between picking him and playing him off the wicket. One thing you’ve got to give him credit for is the accuracy which he had”
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England Test captain Ben Stokes admitted he was in awe of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed’s accuracy when bowling.
Abrar Ahmed: “I recently said in an interview that Stokes and Root will be my targets on Test debut and I am happy to get their wickets”
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Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed said he was specifically targeting England captain Ben Stokes and star batsman Joe Root in the ongoing second Test in Multan.
Ben Stokes: “I have got no interest in playing for the draws… we always try to look at the positive option”
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England captain Ben Stokes has made it clear that he and the rest of the team have no interest in playing for draws in their ongoing Test series against Pakistan.
Shahid Afridi: “Warm welcome to England on their arrival to Pakistan after 17 long years. Much respect to Ben Stokes for this gesture for flood victims, you are a true ambassador of our sport”
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Legendary Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi said “much respect” to England captain Ben Stokes after he announced he would be donating his match fees from the three-Test series to the Pakistan flood appeal.
Shadab Khan: “ODI cricket will surely miss you”
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Pakistan spinner Shadab Khan paid tribute to England big-hitting all-rounder Ben Stokes following his retirement from the 50-over format, saying “ODI cricket will surely miss you”.
Ben Stokes: “Remember the name Asif Ali”
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England all-rounder Ben Stokes said “remember the name” after Pakistan big-hitter Asif Ali smashed four sixes to lead his side to victory over Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup.
Pat Cummins: “You talk about Joe Root and Ben Stokes from England. Then obviously, Pujara and Virat [Kohli] from India. You have got Kane Williamson and Babar Azam”
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Australia pace bowler Pat Cummins has admitted that Pakistan captain and star batsman Babar Azam is one of the toughest players he has bowled to.
