Shaheen Shah Afridi: “For me, Pakistan comes first. Then the team, and then me”
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Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi said he priorities the country first and then the national team before thinking about himself.
Umar Gul: “I hope international teams such as Australia, England and South Africa, also visit Pakistan because our fans would love to see them play here”
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Pace bowler Umar Gul has called on Australia, England and South Africa to tour Pakistan, saying the country is safe.
Babar Azam: “Virat Kohli is one of the best players in the world. I am way behind him and I still have a lot to achieve. I will try to be like him and win matches for my country”
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Pakistan limited overs captain Babar Azam has admitted that he is “way behind” India skipper Virat Kohli and still has “a lot to achieve”.
Waqar Younis: “My first words to all of our bowlers is that your country and playing Test cricket for Pakistan always comes first”
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Pakistan bowling coach Waqar Younis has revealed that his “first words” to all bowlers “is that your country and playing Test cricket for Pakistan always comes first”.
Mickey Arthur: “They [are] incredibly passionate about the country they represent and they are incredibly passionate about their cricket”
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Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur has said that the players are “incredibly passionate about the country they represent”.
Wasim Akram: “At the moment, the Pakistan player’s mindset is, so what if I don’t play for Pakistan, I can play in T20 leagues”
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Legendary left-arm seamer Wasim Akram has suggested that Pakistan players seem to be more interested in playing domestic Twenty20 competitions around the world than representing their own country.
Sarfraz Ahmed: “I urge our fans and the nation to get behind us for the World Cup”
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Sarfraz Ahmed has urged the people of Pakistan to “get behind” the national team for the World Cup, which will begin in England and Wales on May 30.
Kieron Pollard: “I have heard great things about Pakistan and I am definitely loving my visit since I have landed”
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West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard is loving his visit to Pakistan after he travelled to the country with the Peshawar Zalmi for the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL).
“To play the first day-night Test match, on my home ground, would be great”
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England all-rounder Chris Woakes has expressed his desire to regain his spot in the national team ahead of the first Test against the West Indies, which will be the first day-night Test to be held in England.
Sri Lanka could return to Pakistan for the first time since March 2009
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International cricket could be returning to Pakistan next month after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said that they would play at least one Twenty20 International in Lahore, but only if “the logistical and operational plans fall in place”.
