Pakistan big-hitter Azam Khan: “I don’t focus too much on the distant future; I remain focused on the present. Whether I get selected for the Pakistan team or not is up to the selectors. I am focused on my performance”
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Pakistan powerhouse Azam Khan said it is up to the national selectors to decide whether to pick him in the national team going forward.
Mohammad Hafeez: “We make all-rounders [out of] every other bowler who hits a six. Mohammad Wasim Jr is just a tailender and not an all-rounder”
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Former Pakistan team director and interim head coach Mohammad Hafeez said it is wrong to classify fast bowler Mohammad Wasim Jnr as an all-rounder just because he can hit sixes.
Viv Richards: “I can tell you for sure. Babar is in a class by himself”
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Iconic West Indies power-hitter Sir Viv Richards said Pakistan limited overs captain Babar Azam is “in a class by himself.”
Pakistan batting maestro Babar Azam: “People talk a lot about my strike-rate. I cannot hit sixes every ball, it’s not my strength. I don’t take their criticism to heart because I know what my game is”
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Pakistan limited overs captain Babar Azam has sent a clear and direct message to his critics, saying it is impossible for him to “hit sixes every ball.”
Shahid Afridi: “If a player believes they can contribute to Pakistan, they should continue playing cricket. However, they will have to prove their fitness and be part of domestic cricket”
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Legendary Pakistan power-hitter Shahid Afridi is glad left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir and spin-bowling all-rounder Imad Wasim are ready to play international cricket again, but insisted that they must “prove their fitness.”
Ramiz Raja: “Babar is one of the greats of the game. He is here to conquer the opposition”
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Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja said limited overs captain Babar Azam “is one of the greats of the game” as he looks to “conquer the opposition” whenever he comes out to bat.
Babar Azam: “I get surprised with the rumours I see on social media. Shaheen and I have a great bonding. Our target is only to play and win matches for our country. Pakistan is our only priority”
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Pakistan limited overs captain Babar Azam has made it clear that there is no rift between him and left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Azhar Ali: “I think either Babar or Rizwan will have to come down, especially considering the conditions in the West Indies where sometimes you need a quick start with the new ball”
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Former Pakistan batsman Azhar Ali said limited overs captain Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan face a major dilemma as one of them must make the sacrifice and bat at number three during the 2024 T20 World Cup in June.
Mohammad Hafeez: “Hunain Shah has a better bowling action than Naseem Shah”
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Former Pakistan team director and interim head coach Mohammad Hafeez believes rising star Hunain Shah has a better bowling action than his brother Naseem.
Adam Hollioake: “Expect him to shine in the future”
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Former Pakistan batting coach Adam Hollioake said he expects wicketkeeper-batsman Azam Khan to deliver big performances in the future.
