Michael Vaughan: “Go 1 nil down in the series and decide to drop the best player in Babar Azam. I guess Pakistan cricket is full of surprises but this tops the lot… absolutely stupid decision… unless he has asked for a break”
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Former England captain Michael Vaughan has slammed Pakistan’s decision to drop Babar Azam during the recent three-Test series against England.
Naseem Shah: “If a newcomer performs in one game, the main bowlers are afraid of their place in the XI and wonder if they will be retained for the next game. That fear does not allow players to rest because sometimes when you rest, your career can end up resting in peace”
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Pakistan pace maestro Naseem Shah has admitted that players refuse to be rested as they are afraid their spot in the national team could be in danger.
Mohammad Hafeez: “I still think that if the Pakistan Cricket Board’s think tank and even Babar should think that if Rizwan could not deliver well in this format, then he should give him a break, and Sarfaraz or even any other option they have, should be utilised”
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Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez believes that wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan may need a break from Test cricket and has urged captain Babar Azam to think about it.
Pakistan pace ace Shoaib Akhtar: “During my playing days, a break used to always rejuvenate me. But the team management did not understand me. Even at the first-class level, the story was the same”
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Pakistan fast bowling king Shoaib Akhtar said he enjoyed taking breaks during his illustrious career as it helped rejuvenate him.
Shane Watson: “He could break through this incredible Pakistan opening pair – Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam”
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Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson said left-arm seamer Mitchell Starc can break the successful opening partnership Pakistan captain Babar Azam and wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan have formed in T20 Internationals.
Pakistan power-hitter Sohaib Maqsood: “I’d taken a break from red-ball cricket for a year and worked on my skills”
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Pakistan big-hitter Sohaib Maqsood said he took a break from red-ball cricket for a year to work on his skills.
Junaid Khan thinks Shaheen Shah Afridi can break all bowling records in 12 to 13 years
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Junaid Khan thinks it is possible that fellow Pakistan left-arm seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi could break all bowling records in the next 12 to 13 years.
South Africa pace bowler Anrich Nortje: “Hopefully it’s something I’ve got in me and it’s definitely something I’ve wanted to do”
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South Africa pace bowler Anrich Nortje believes that he can break Pakistan legend Shoaib Akhtar’s record for the fastest ball ever bowled.
Babar Azam violated the coronavirus rules by training with Imam-ul-Haq and Naseem Shah in Lahore
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Pakistan limited overs captain Babar Azam violated the coronavirus (COVID-19) rules after he was seen training with other members of the national team.
Wahab Riaz: “I will only play Test cricket if I’m able to perform and be a regular part of the team, rather than warming the bench”
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Pakistan left-arm seamer Wahab Riaz has revealed that he will only return to Test cricket “if I’m able to perform and be a regular part of the team, rather than warming the bench”.
