Shoaib Akhtar: “Well done Hasan Ali”
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Legendary Pakistan pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar has lavished praise on seamer Hasan Ali following his outstanding performance in the recent Test series against South Africa.
Pakistan seamer Hasan Ali: “It was a very difficult time for me. When you are a permanent member of a team and suddenly you are out of the game for 16 months it’s hard to take”
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Pakistan pace bowler Hasan Ali admitted that it was very tough to see himself going from cementing his spot in the national team to being out of action for 16 months.
Yasir Arafat: “Outstanding well deserved hundred Fawad Alam”
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Former Pakistan all-rounder Yasir Arafat said batsman Fawad Alam’s century against New Zealand was nothing short of outstanding and likely cemented his place in the team.
Danish Kaneria: “Haider Ali cementing his place, Usman Qadir will be good option to use [in] Test cricket as well”
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Danish Kaneria believes that batsman Haider Ali has cemented his spot in the Pakistan team and feels that spinner Usman Qadir could be a good option for Test cricket.
Wasim Akram: “Look how many matches has he [Rizwan] played? I know he will be upset with me for saying this but he has to first establish himself in the team to be considered as a candidate”
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Iconic Pakistan left-arm seamer Wasim Akram feels that wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan doesn’t deserve to be Test captain as he must first cement his spot in the national team.
Faheem Ashraf: “I am working on my defence and the skill of leaving the ball”
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Pakistan all-rounder Faheem Ashraf has enjoyed a successful start to his Test career, but how does he plan to keep hold of his spot in the side?
“I have a lot of faith in him as far as any format is concerned”
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Virat Kohli believes that all-rounder Hardik Pandya has all the necessary skills and qualities to become India’s Ben Stokes.
“I want to shift my concentration more on bowling than on batting”
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Sabbir Rahman has struggled with the bat as of late, but he is hoping to transform himself into an all-rounder to prove that he can still be an asset for Bangladesh.
“Australians in ICC tournaments in the past have thrived on that pressure and hopefully we can do the same”
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Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa has said that his side are treating their Champions Trophy clash against England like a quarter-final.
“I want to be a part of every England side going forward”
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Jonny Bairstow has expressed his desire to be included in England’s playing XI during the Champions Trophy in June.
