Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal: “English language, I hate that word. If you know English, you are good; if you are not, then you are bad”
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Legendary Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal said he hated it when people told him to speak in England rather than Urdu.
Former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq: “First of all, Urdu is our own language and I don’t think our players need to learn English. If they attend any presser or ceremony with a translator, it is okay because English is not our language”
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Legendary spinner Saqlain Mushtaq believes that learning English should not be a priority for the Pakistan players.
Shoaib Akhtar: “Please don’t speak about things which we already know from the past 10 years. We won’t buy this argument. Babar has to sharpen up his communication skills, his personality, ability to lead from the front, fitness level etc”
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Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar and wicketkeeper-batsman Rashid Latif have both criticised limited overs captain Babar Azam.
Tanvir Ahmed: “If Wasim Akram or Shoaib Akhtar had asked Babar Azam to improve his English, nobody would have criticised them. Nobody has the guts to do that”
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Former Pakistan pace bowler Tanvir Ahmed has shockingly said that if legendary seamers Wasim Akram or Shoaib Akhtar had told limited overs captain Babar Azam to improve his English, “nobody would have criticised them”.
Saqlain Mushtaq: “Asking him to learn English is totally irrelevant. He knows Urdu and needs nothing else [to express himself]”
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Legendary Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has lashed out at former fast bowler Tanvir Ahmed for saying that limited overs captain Babar Azam needs to improve his English and dress sense.
Babar Azam: “Batting is my primary role and I’m focused on that but I’m also working on improving my English”
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Pakistan limited overs captain Babar Azam has noted that his batting will continue to be his primary focus, but added that he will try and improve his English.
Dean Jones: “At least they try Tony… English is their second language and our guys don’t speak Urdu when they are in UAE for matches when being interviewed”
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Former Australia batsman Dean Jones came to the defence of a Pakistan player who was criticised by an Australian journalist for his English speaking abilities.
At least three county sides are reportedly interested in signing Morkel
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South Africa could be dealt a major blow if pace bowler Morne Morkel opts to sign a Kolpak deal and end his international career.
“I’ve done all the right things to be back here”
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After spending more than a year on the sidelines, West Indies pace bowler Kemar Roach is eager to make his presence felt in the upcoming three-Test series against England.
“It will be a good challenge to hone down our skills so we can start the tournament on a good note”
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South Africa batsman Hashim Amla believes that the three-match ODI series against England will help his side get ready for the Champions Trophy next month.
