Khawaja Nafay: “The skills camp has brought significant improvement. I’m working on power-hitting with Abdul Razzaq and also practicing extensively against spinners”
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Pakistan rising star Khawaja Nafay said he worked on his power-hitting with iconic all-rounder Abdul Razzaq during the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) skill development camp.
Pakistan spinner Usman Qadir: “I’m practising with the bat in the nets, my focus is on power-hitting. I always do my best to perform and leave the rest in Allah’s hands”
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Pakistan leg-spinner Usman Qadir is looking to transform himself into more of a batsman by working on his power-hitting.
Babar Azam: “[He] always puts pressure on other teams while always executing his game plans”
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Pakistan limited overs captain Babar Azam said Mohammad Haris always puts pressure on the opposition due to his outstanding power-hitting.
Alex Hales: “The way he hits the ball is second to none”
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England batsman Alex Hales has hailed Pakistan big man Azam Khan’s power-hitting, saying it is “second to none.”
Shaheen Shah Afridi: “I practiced with Lala at Moin Khan Academy before my Nikkah. I was working on my power-hitting technique and batting [with Shahid Afridi]”
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Shaheen Shah Afridi is known for being one of the best fast bowlers in the world, but he has recently been working on his power-hitting with Shahid Afridi.
Shoaib Malik: “The position at which he plays, we need a batsman like him at that position in ODIs”
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Shoaib Malik acknowledged that Pakistan need a batsman like Iftikhar Ahmed in the middle order as he can leave a trail of destruction with his power-hitting capabilities.
Mohammad Rizwan: “Shahid [Afridi] Bhai had given me a few tips too”
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Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan said he got some power-hitting tips from legendary all-rounder Shahid Afridi.
Mohammad Rizwan: “Before the T20 World Cup, [Mohammad] Hafeez Bhai had given me a few drills to work on”
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Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan said all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has given him some drills to do in order to help him improve his power-hitting.
Matthew Hayden: “Power-hitting through is an important element of T20 cricket. If you have a look at Sunil Narine, he can make an impact, the way Hasan Ali can do the same”
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Ex-Australia opener Matthew Hayden said Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali can have the same impact as West Indies all-rounder Sunil Narine.
Pakistan batsman Asif Ali: “I have confidence in my hitting and that paid off”
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Pakistan batsman Asif Ali said he has full confidence in his power-hitting abilities.
