Misbah-ul-Haq hit big sixes and I’ve worked with him, Abdul Samad says

Abdul Samad said Misbah-ul-Haq hit big sixes and he has worked with him

Abdul Samad: “Misbah bhai used to hit big sixes; I’ve worked quite a lot with him”

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Pakistan big-hitter Abdul Samad has revealed that he has worked “quite a lot” with former captain Misbah-ul-Haq, drawing inspiration from the middle order batsman’s ability to clear the boundary.

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Why didn’t Asif Ali and Khushdil Shah become like Iftikhar Ahmed, Pakistan spinner Imad Wasim says there is a very simple answer

Imad Wasim asked why Pakistan power-hitters Asif Ali and Khushdil Shah didn't become like Iftikhar Ahmed

Imad Wasim: “Why didn’t Asif Ali become an Iftikhar? Why didn’t Khushdil become an Iftikhar? There is a very simple answer. The environment and template did not support them”

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Former Pakistan left-arm spinner Imad Wasim has said that Asif Ali and Khushdil Shah were unable to establish themselves as long-term power-hitters in the national side like Iftikhar Ahmed because the environment “did not support them”.

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Six-month schedule for power-hitting, Pakistan powerhouse suggests this idea

Pakistan batsman Iftikhar Ahmed has suggested a six-month schedule dedicated to power-hitting

Pakistan batsman Iftikhar Ahmed: “We should create a schedule for at least six months dedicated to developing the power-hitting skills of players. This way, we can see significant improvements at the next level”

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Pakistan batsman Iftikhar Ahmed has put forth the idea of creating a six-month schedule to develop players’ power-hitting skills.

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I’m working hard on my power-hitting, new Pakistan batsman says this is what modern-day cricket is about

Pakistan batsman Irfan Khan said he is working hard on his power-hitting

Pakistan batsman Irfan Khan: “T20 cricket these days demands runs to be scored [in] an aggressive manner. I have been working hard on my power-hitting because this is what modern-day cricket is now all about”

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Irfan Khan, a new face in Pakistan’s T20I team, said he has been “working hard on my power-hitting” since “this is what modern-day cricket is now all about.”

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