Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez: “The trio of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf failed to deliver in the 2023 Asia Cup, 50-over World Cup, T20 World Cup, and now in the lead-up to the [2025] Champions Trophy”
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Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez believes it is time to move on from the pace trio of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf as they have “failed to deliver”.
Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf: “I want to win at least two ICC events in the next 10 years”
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Pakistan speedster Haris Rauf has expressed his desire to win “at least two ICC events in the next 10 years”.
Pakistan batsman Jahanzaib Sultan: “I am [a] naturally aggressive player”
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Pakistan top order batsman Jahanzaib Sultan said he is a “naturally aggressive player” following a string of solid performances in domestic cricket.
Shoaib Akhtar: “He was hitting the ball so hard that day that I thought if the ball came towards me, it would go through me”
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Iconic Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has recalled how hard former all-rounder Abdul Razzaq used to hit the ball when batting, saying he thought if the ball came back at him, “it would go through me”.
Tanvir Ahmed: “No matter what he does, people will still find reasons to criticise him. If he scores 60-70 runs, they’ll say he’s performing against youngsters. These people will never be happy”
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Former Pakistan seamer Tanvir Ahmed believes no matter how well Babar Azam performs with the bat, his critics will never be happy.
Sir Viv Richards: “Sarfaraz Ahmed has always been a strong captain. He led from the heart. Players who served Pakistan with such dedication for years will surely be remembered on the field”
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Legendary West Indies batsman Sir Viv Richards has praised Pakistan wicketkeeper Sarfaraz Ahmed, saying he has “always been a strong captain”.
Zaheer Abbas: “We should play together. India and Pakistan must compete against each other”
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Legendary Pakistan batsman Zaheer Abbas believes India and Pakistan should be playing against each other.
Imad Wasim: “You had a player who could bat for 40 overs and was doing great at No. 3, so why would you suddenly make him open?”
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Former Pakistan left-arm spinner Imad Wasim doesn’t understand why Babar Azam was made an opener when he was batting so well at number three.
Sir Viv Richards: “Wasim Akram is the greatest left-arm bowler to play cricket. I faced the fastest bouncer in my career from Wasim Akram”
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Legendary West Indies batsman Sir Viv Richards said he faced the “fastest bouncer in my career” from iconic Pakistan left-arm seamer Wasim Akram.
Faisal Iqbal: “There is serious provincial racism in Pakistan, where people from certain places do not get opportunities”
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Former Pakistan middle order batsman Faisal Iqbal has claimed that “serious provincial racism” exists in the country.