Umar Gul: “There should never be a doubt about Babar Azam’s calibre. He’s a batter who’s in the same class as Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Joe Root and Kane Williamson”
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Former Pakistan seamer Umar Gul believes batsman Babar Azam is in the “same class” as India’s Virat Kohli, Australia’s Steve Smith, England’s Joe Root and New Zealand’s Kane Williamson.
Shadab Khan: “Faheem Ashraf is one of our main players. He’s our man for a crisis… We know what his calibre is as a cricketer”
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Pakistan spinner Shadab Khan said all-rounder Faheem Ashraf is Islamabad United’s “man for a crisis” as he is a top calibre player.
Fawad Alam: “They are world-class players, players like us cannot even come close to their calibre. We learn a lot from them”
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Pakistan batsman Fawad Alam said many players, including himself, are not even close to being at the same level as captain Babar Azam and wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan.
“My aim, as always, is to lead the team to the winner’s podium”
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Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq has been unveiled as Hong Kong Island United’s first major signing for the Hong Kong T20 Blitz, which will run from March 8-12.
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“I have fantastic memories of playing T20 cricket in the Caribbean – especially when we won the 2010 ICC World T20 tournament – so I can’t wait to play in front of the magnificent Caribbean fans who create a truly unique and thrilling atmosphere”
England batsman Kevin Pietersen has announced that he will be taking part in this year’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
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“He will have intense treatment and rehabilitation in Sydney over the coming days and just how well he responds to this will determine how quickly he can resume full training and match preparation”
Australia all-rounder Shane Watson’s chances of playing in the first Ashes Test in Brisbane are still 50-50 after scans revealed a low-grade hamstring strain.
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Watson has been dismissed leg before in three out of his four Ashes innings
Former Australia captain Allan Border has announced that the top order batsmen ought to be ashamed of themselves as they have been completely outplayed by the tailenders in the first two Ashes Tests.
Chanderpaul is still a huge asset to the Test side
The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) have hailed veteran batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul for his outstanding performance during the two-Test series against Bangladesh.
