Learning from them, Pakistan superstar Babar Azam trying to be like three elite batsmen

Babar Azam: “The best thing I like about Virat, Rohit and Kane is how they get the team out of difficult situations and score runs against tough bowling. This is what I try to learn from them”

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Pakistan limited overs captain Babar Azam said he is learning from New Zealand’s Kane Williamson and the India batting duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

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Best option at No. 5 or 6, Shaheen Shah Afridi defends underwhelming Pakistan power-hitter

Shaheen Shah Afridi: “Azam is the best performer in domestic cricket at [number] 5 [and] 6. His average and strike-rate is the best in Pakistan at these positions”

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Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi said wicketkeeper-batsman Azam Khan is the best option at number five or six based on his performances in domestic cricket.

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At his best when Pakistan are struggling, Aakash Chopra expects key player to keep stepping up

Aakash Chopra: “Whether you play him in T20Is, ODIs, or Tests, somehow whenever Pakistan are struggling, it brings the best out of him”

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Aakash Chopra, the former India batsman, hopes to see Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan keep stepping up while the team continues to sink in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

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He fills me up with confidence, Shaheen Shah Afridi on Pakistan player he always wants to give 100 percent for

Shaheen Shah Afridi: “Whenever the captain hands me the ball, I give my 100 percent. Babar Azam gives confidence to every player and expects them to give their utmost best in return”

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Pakistan left-arm seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi said captain Babar Azam fills him up with confidence.

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