Making 50 and 100 not my priority, Pakistan opening batsman Saim Ayub explains why

Pakistan opening batsman Saim Ayub said making 50 and 100 is not his priority

Saim Ayub: “My target is Man of the Match, not fifty or a hundred. I don’t think about numbers as I aim to win the match for my team. It can be any figure, 50, 70 or 100, but I don’t think about that since I’m focused on winning the match”

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Pakistan opening batsman Saim Ayub has revealed that his priority is not to score fifties and hundreds, but to win Man of the Match awards.

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He’s a world-class bowler, Morne Morkel never has to ask Pakistan seamer to bowl overs

Morne Morkel: “Shaheen is world-class – I love as a mentor connecting with Shaheen about bowling. I think the way he keeps things simple, how he goes about his work, never do I have to ask him to bowl overs, he’s always there very focussed, very organised”

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Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel appreciates the fact that he never has to ask left-arm seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi to bowl overs, which is why he has become a world-class bowler.

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Game-changing warrior, Saqlain Mushtaq eager to see Pakistan bowler keep rising and shining

Saqlain Mushtaq: “He is passionate and a warrior, he is a game-changer and a strong believer, he is focused and mighty dedicated. Allah bless you and keep rising and shining Shaheen Shah Afridi. Keep holding our flag high”

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Saqlain Mushtaq, the legendary Pakistan spinner, has acknowledged the impact left-arm seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi has, calling him a “game-changer” and a “warrior.”

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