Fergus O’Neill: “He was showing me footage of him getting a 10-for (against Australia in 2018). To speak to him was very interesting”
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Australia fast bowler Fergus O’Neill admitted he found it “very interesting” to speak to Pakistan speedster Mohammad Abbas.
Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Abbas: “I speak to batters, about how different it is facing me if I’m bowling 128-130 kph than to somebody who bowls 140. They say they don’t really feel too much of a difference. Because my deliveries quicken up off the pitch”
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Pakistan seamer Mohammad Abbas has revealed that batsmen “don’t really feel too much of a difference” between his pace of 128 kph to 130 kph and bowlers who bowl at 140 kph.
Pakistan fast bowler Khurram Shahzad: “My bowling action is natural, but my run-up and action are quite similar to Dale Steyn. He’s my favourite and also my idol, so I always try to bowl like him”
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Pakistan seamer Khurram Shahzad said his run-up and bowling action “are quite similar to Dale Steyn”.
Khurram Shahzad: “I took 5 wickets on my Test debut, including Steve Smith twice, with broken ribs”
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Pakistan pace bowler Khurram Shahzad has revealed that during his Test debut, he dismissed Australia batsman Steve Smith twice despite bowling with broken ribs.
Khurram Shahzad: “I don’t just hope – I firmly believe – that I will play white-ball cricket for Pakistan, in addition to red-ball cricket”
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Pakistan seamer Khurram Shahzad firmly believes that he will play white-ball cricket for his country in the near future.
Abdur Rauf: “Despite seeing Mohammad Asif and Abbas, our coaches went behind pace instead of skill”
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Former Pakistan seamer Abdur Rauf feels sorry for ex-speedster Mohammad Asif and current fast bowler Mohammad Abbas as he believes they fell victim to the problem of coaches preferring pace over skill.
Pakistan seamer Kashif Ali: “InshaAllah, my goal is to keep performing and stay in contention. That’s how you keep your place – through consistency”
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Pakistan pace bowler Kashif Ali is determined to secure a spot for himself in the Test team, but knows it will be easier said than done.
Sameen Rana: “I have always said Abdullah Shafique is the best batsman in Pakistan”
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Lahore Qalandars owner Sameen Rana revealed he has always said Abdullah Shafique “is the best batsman in Pakistan”.
Pakistan speedster Kashif Ali: “I liked Mohammad Asif’s swing bowling”
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Pakistan seamer Kashif Ali has lauded Mohammad Asif, saying he is a big fan of his swing bowling.
Pakistan batsman Abdullah Shafique: “There are only a few players who can go big from ball one. Personally, I like to take a bit of time before accelerating against the bowlers”
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Pakistan opening batsman Abdullah Shafique said he likes to “take a bit of time before accelerating” as very few cricketers can start hitting from ball one.