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.
Mohammad Abbas: “My first priority is Pakistan”
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Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Abbas confirmed that his “first priority” is to represent his country in international cricket.
Pakistan speedster Khurram Shahzad: “I’ve been told that I should be ready for white-ball cricket by the selection committee”
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Pakistan seamer Khurram Shahzad revealed that the national selectors have told him to get ready for white-ball cricket.
Kashif Ali: “Watching Shoaib bhai made me fall in love with fast bowling. His energy, aggression, and passion left a huge impression on me”
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Pakistan seamer Kashif Ali has revealed he fell in love with fast bowling after watching the legendary Shoaib Akhtar in action.
Pakistan pacer Khurram Shahzad: “I always aim to take wickets in the powerplay with the new ball”
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Pakistan fast bowler Khurram Shahzad said he always aims to take wickets with the new ball.
Pakistan seamer Mohammad Abbas: “I am always available for the national team”
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Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Abbas has made it clear that he is still available for selection despite not playing international cricket since August 2021.
Mohammad Abbas: “Red-ball cricket makes a fast bowler more fitter”
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Pakistan seamer Mohammad Abbas believes fast bowlers who regularly play red-ball cricket are “more fitter” than those who prioritise white-ball cricket.
Mohammad Abbas: “McGrath and Asif were not bowlers with 150 kph pace”
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Mohammad Abbas said fellow Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Abbas didn’t bowl at 150 kph, but was able to take a lot of wickets.
Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Abbas: “Age is not a hindrance to my performance. I am 34 years old, but James Anderson [was] still playing at [41]. As long as you are fit, you should continue playing cricket. If you can bowl 20 overs a day, it means you are fit to play”
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Pakistan seamer Mohammad Abbas doesn’t think age should stop him from returning to the national team and pointed out that England pace bowler James Anderson kept hold of his spot until retiring at the age of 41.
Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Abbas: “Selection matters are beyond my control and only the PCB’s selection committee can answer why I am not part of the national squad again”
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Pakistan speedster Mohammad Abbas cannot understand why he has not played international cricket since August 2021 and believes the selectors must hold the answer to that question.
