Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq: “I have worked a lot on my batting and shot development but honestly I have not worked on improving discipline like you asked because I have never had such a problem nor has anyone spoken to me about any attitude issues with me”
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Pakistan opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq said he doesn’t need to work on his discipline since it has never been a problem.
Khushdil Shah: “I bowl to him in the Pakistan team. He struggles a bit against left-arm spinners. I try to bowl with discipline to him”
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Pakistan big-hitting all-rounder Khushdil Shah acknowledged that batsman Babar Azam “struggles a bit against left-arm spinners”.
Younis Khan: “We all enjoy burgers – I do too – but as professional athletes, we have to show control. Diet and discipline are key at this level. If Azam wants a long and successful career, fitness must be a top priority. There are no shortcuts”
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Legendary Pakistan cricketer Younis Khan said everyone enjoys burgers, but has urged wicketkeeper-batsman Azam Khan to take care of his fitness.
Pakistan speedster Hasan Ali: “I didn’t give up my ‘roti gang’ roots, but I’ve cut down on sugar and become more disciplined in my eating habits. Better late than never. Improving my diet has really helped me”
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Pakistan seamer Hasan Ali admitted that cutting down on the amount of sugar he intakes has really benefitted his career.
Ahmed Shehzad: “It was said that Imam was not dropped based on performance but due to discipline issues. Specifically, it was alleged that he leaked dressing room conversations to the media and friends”
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Pakistan batsman Ahmed Shehzad said opener Imam-ul-Haq was allegedly dropped from the national team for leaking “dressing room conversations to the media and friends”.
Pakistan seamer Naseem Shah: “Yes, speed is important, but if you bowl accurately at 137-140 kph, it is more effective. This is the average pace in world cricket today”
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Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah believes bowling accurately at 137 to 140 kph “is more effective” than simply relying on raw pace.
Shahid Afridi: “If you think social media is going to make you play cricket, it’s not possible. Just like I’m talking about Saim Ayib, there is Abbas and Khushdil”
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Legendary Pakistan power-hitter Shahid Afridi has advised opening batsman Saim Ayub, all-rounder Khushdil Shah and fast bowler Abbas Afridi not to spend too much time on social media as it won’t help them play cricket.
Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Abbas: “I have maintained my discipline and have never exceeded a pace of 140 kph. I’ve always been a seam bowler, and my bowling pace hasn’t slowed down”
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Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Abbas insisted his bowling speed has not dropped, even though he was told this was the case.
Atiq-uz-Zaman: “Gary Kirsten came in and started complaining already. If you had the leadership skills, why are you complaining to the board about it? You should have resolved it while you were there”
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Former Pakistan cricketer Atiq-uz-Zaman said white-ball head coach Gary Kirsten has “started complaining already”.
Misbah-ul-Haq: “There was a time when he reduced his weight, did training and delivered performances. Nowadays, I have observed that the discipline he had in the past has been given up and I can see that he has increased his body weight”
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Former Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq believes wicketkeeper-batsman Azam Khan has become fat once again.