Mohammad Wasim: “About Haider Ali, if you look at his last three matches’ performance, you will see a marked improvement”
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Pakistan chief selector Mohammad Wasim has defended the selection of power-hitting batsman Haider Ali, saying his performances have been getting better.
Rumman Raees: “True! Respect our teammates and respect the opponents as well because cricket is a gentleman’s game so that’s why we love you Shahid Afridi bhai. You are truly inspirational for the youngsters”
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Pakistan pace bowler Rumman Raees has heaped praise on legendary all-rounder Shahid Afridi, calling him an inspiration for youngsters around the world.
Younis Khan: “If Hafeez keeps on playing like he did yesterday or does even better, demonstrates his form and fitness, then why should he be dumped?”
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Younis Khan has urged Pakistan not to drop veteran all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez and batsman Asad Shafiq.
Azhar Ali: “You have done so much in [the] past for Pakistan and you will in future”
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Pakistan Test captain Azhar Ali has defended wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfaraz Ahmed, saying “you have so many fans including me”.
Babar Azam: “I kept doing that – block two balls and drive the third one. He was like, ‘Get me a new ball, I will show him’. Immediately, Mudassar bhai told me, ‘get out of the nets or he will kill you’. He took me out of the nets”
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Pakistan limited overs captain Babar Azam recalled how he faced and angered legendary fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar in the nets.
Moeen Ali: “Pakistan is a beautiful country – the food, the place, the people are amazing. It has a lot to offer, as do other places people think are not so safe”
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England all-rounder Moeen Ali has defended Pakistan’s security reputation, saying it is “a little bit unfair” how it is always cast in a negative light.
Inzamam-ul-Haq: “Some people are questioning his technique. He’s made 70 international centuries and I’m shocked despite that people are still questioning his technique”
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Former Pakistan captain and chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq has defended India skipper Virat Kohli after he was heavily criticised following his side’s 2-0 Test series loss to New Zealand.
Mashrafe Mortaza: “I hundred percent respect Mushfiqur’s decision”
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Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Mortaza has defended wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim’s decision not to travel to Pakistan in April.
Kamran Akmal: “I know that he is not like that – he will turn out to be as clean as he has been for the past 10 years”
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Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal has defended his brother Umar after the latter was suspended under the Pakistan Cricket Board’s anti-corruption code.
Jason Gillespie on Imam-ul-Haq: “Pakistan supporters should be proud of one of their young batters for being proactive and seeking an opportunity to learn and improve from a former Test opening batsman”
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Former Australia pace bowlers Jason Gillespie and Ryan Harris have defended Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq over his photo with Australia head coach Justin Langer.
