Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali: “Test cricket is my love. Even if the time comes to retire from T20s and ODIs, I won’t even think about quitting Test cricket as long as I’m fit”
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Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali has confirmed that he will retire from ODIs and T20Is before Tests as he loves playing the longest format of the game.
Pakistan seamer Mir Hamza: “Earlier, I used to worry about not being selected for the national team. But not anymore. Now the focus is on staying fit and being ready whenever the opportunity comes”
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Pakistan left-arm pace bowler Mir Hamza has made it clear that he is no longer scared about not being picked in the national team.
Asad Shafiq: “Whenever Saim is fit, he will make a comeback”
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Pakistan selector Asad Shafiq has announced that opening batsman Saim Ayub will return to the national team when he makes a full recovery from the ankle injury he sustained.
Pakistan opening batsman Imran Nazir: “Due to illness, I had to quit cricket at a young age, but what saddens me the most is that when I got fit after my illness, I didn’t receive the respect and value I deserved. I was never considered anywhere”
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Pakistan big-hitting opener Imran Nazir has revealed that he didn’t get the respect he deserved after making a comeback following an illness.
Jason Gillespie: “Babar is a very driven individual. He works so hard on his game; he’s an elite player. A fantastic player, one of the best players I’ve been fortunate enough to work with. I really enjoyed working with him”
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Former Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie has heaped praise on Babar Azam, saying the star batsman is “one of the best players I’ve been fortunate enough to work with”.
Aaqib Javed: “Shaheen Shah Afridi’s exclusion from the Test squad is a strategic decision to ensure he remains physically and mentally fresh for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025”
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Interim Pakistan red-ball head coach Aaqib Javed said the decision to exclude Shaheen Shah Afridi for the two-Test series against South Africa was necessary as he wants the left-arm seamer fully fit for the 2025 Champions Trophy, which will take place from February to March.
Tim Neilsen: “Babar Azam is hardworking and fit. I am sure in time he will find the magic source again and start to make significant runs for Pakistan”
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Pakistan red-ball high-performance coach Tim Neilsen has backed Babar Azam to “find the magic source again” and start scoring “significant runs”.
Jason Gillespie: “We are not going to compromise on fitness. If you want to play for Pakistan you need to be fit and robust”
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Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie has made it clear that there will be no compromise when it comes to fitness.
Jason Gillespie: “He’s working on a few aspects of his bowling to ensure he’s as fit as possible. He’s been collaborating well with Azhar Mahmood, which has been fantastic”
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Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie confirmed left-arm seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi is “working on a few aspects of his bowling”.
Azhar Mahmood: “Pakistan get a great all-rounder in Aamer Jamal. It is key for the team to get fit”
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Pakistan assistant coach Azhar Mahmood said it is essential for Aamer Jamal to get fit as he is a “great all-rounder”.
