Herschelle Gibbs: “He is not going through a bad patch, it’s just that his standards are so high that people expect him to score 50-plus runs whenever he goes out to bat and that is a little bit unfair”
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Karachi Kings head coach Herschelle Gibbs said people need to stop expecting Pakistan captain Babar Azam to score 50-plus runs every time he walks out to the crease.
Pakistan batsman Haider Ali: “I try to be available and score runs wherever the team needs me”
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Pakistan batsman Haider Ali said he is capable of scoring runs at any position on the batting order.
Pakistan batsman Hammad Azam: “Too early, people started comparing me with Abdul Razzaq and expected a lot. I know my performance wasn’t up to the mark but I am waiting for yet another chance and proving myself”
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Pakistan batsman Hammad Azam has revealed that people used to compare him to iconic all-rounder Abdul Razzaq.
Rashid Latif has advised Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Rohail Nazir to “keep working hard”
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Rashid Latif has told fellow Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Rohail Nazir to “keep working hard”.
Shaheen Shah Afridi: “It stands to reason that whilst you may have a lot of talent, it will only get you so far. What really matters is the amount of hard work you put in and that is my message to all youngsters in Pakistan in any profession”
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Shaheen Shah Afridi has told Pakistan youngsters that hard work is the key if they want to become successful cricketers.
Wasim Akram: “I expect that Babar Azam will be the main star for Pakistan”
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Iconic fast bowler Wasim Akram believes that batsman Babar Azam will be the “main star for Pakistan” in the Test series against England.
Shahid Afridi: “Very much positive”
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Former all-rounder Shahid Afridi said his expectations for Pakistan’s series against England are “very much positive”.
Younis Khan: “Everyone talks about Babar Azam and expects him to play some remarkable innings. But we should let him play his own game, which will surely help him play some big innings for Pakistan”
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Pakistan batting coach Younis Khan has revealed that people’s constant expectations for Babar Azam to perform could end up hurting the 25-year-old’s career over time.
Abid Ali: “I am proud to play alongside Babar Azam. My best wishes are with him. People are expecting more from him now, since he is the captain in two formats. I hope he continues to perform for Pakistan”
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Pakistan opener Abid Ali has said that people expect more from Babar Azam now that he is Pakistan’s limited overs captain and star batsman.
Muhammad Musa: “I have received my Test cap from a big player. I will try to fulfil the expectations”
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Pakistan pace bowler Muhammad Musa was over the moon to have received his Test cap from legendary left-arm seamer Wasim Akram, and said that he “will try to fulfil the expectations”.
