Nick Knight: “My best advice to him is watch that ball and let your instincts and flair take over”
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Former England batsman Nick Knight has advised Pakistan opener Saim Ayub to focus on watching the ball closely and allow his instincts and natural flair to take over.
Sam Billings: “The standard of talent in Pakistan is excellent, as always. Abdullah Shafique, Saad Masood and Yasir Khan are the young players… to keep an eye on”
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England wicketkeeper-batsman Sam Billings has named batsmen Abdullah Shafique, Saad Masood and Yasir Khan as the Pakistan trio to “keep an eye on”.
Abdullah Fazal: “Alastair Cook is my favourite [and] who’s my inspiration in batting”
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Pakistan batsman Abdullah Fazal has named legendary England opener Alastair Cook as his favourite player and “inspiration in batting”.
Moeen Ali: “Usman Tariq is a world-class spinner”
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England all-rounder Moeen Ali thinks Pakistan star Usman Tariq is a “world-class spinner”.
Michael Vaughan: “I think Mike Hesson has dealt with it brilliantly because he clearly has to play Babar Azam, and he’s using him as an insurance policy”
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Former England captain Michael Vaughan said Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson is using batsman Babar Azam as an “insurance policy” in T20Is.
Michael Vaughan: “I’m not sure T20 cricket is Babar Azam’s strongest suit. I see Babar as a 50 overs specialist and a Test match specialist”
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Former England captain Michael Vaughan has suggested that Pakistan batsman Babar Azam might no longer be suited for T20Is.
Ravi Bopara: “I think Usman Tariq. I think he can get into any international side because he’s different. He does something that nobody else in this world does”
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Former England all-rounder Ravi Bopara believes Pakistan mystery spinner Usman Tariq “can get into any international side” since he “does something that nobody else in this world does”.
Samit Patel: “I mean come on playing Fakhar Zaman at number five. He is one the best openers Pakistan have had. It’s very sad to see”
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Former England all-rounder Samit Patel admitted it was sad seeing Pakistan batsman Fakhar Zaman batting at number five during the 2026 T20 World Cup when he is “one of the best best openers” the country has had.
Sahibzada Farhan: “It’s not that big a deal to face Jofra Archer. We also have bowlers who clock 140 plus”
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Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan has said it is no big deal to face England speedster Jofra Archer, widely regarded as one of the fastest bowlers in the game.
Salman Ali Agha: “Trust me, it’s tough. He is a tough bowler to face. Whenever I have played him in domestic, I find it very hard because he’s someone who’s very, very tough to pick, and then when he has a pause, it becomes very, very difficult”
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Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha has admitted that he finds it tough to face mystery spinner Usman Tariq.
