Azhar Mahmood: “We always talk about showing intent. The way Usman Khan showed intent… was pleasant to watch. He played some good shots but couldn’t perform the way we wanted him to. But intent-wise, he was spot on”
Image taken by: Bimal Mirwani
Pakistan assistant coach Azhar Mahmood has praised new batting sensation Usman Khan for “showing intent” in his recent performances.
Naseem Shah: “You have to be very deceptive against him because he can play such shots on your good deliveries which simply baffle you”
Image taken by: Bimal Mirwani
Pakistan pace bowler Naseem Shah said he has to try and deceive masterful batsman Babar Azam whenever bowling to him.
Mohammad Amir: “The shots he played; I always used to tell him to play outside his comfort zone. It is a very good sign for Pakistan cricket that he has developed those shots”
Image taken by: Bimal Mirwani
Pakistan left-arm pace bowler Mohammad Amir said it is a good sign for the national team that batsman Babar Azam is playing outside his comfort zone.
Wasim Akram: “But yes, bowl attacking lines in the first few overs just to check whether they are set on that particular track”
Image taken by: Bimal Mirwani
Pakistan pace icon Wasim Akram said his game plan to get batting maestro Babar Azam out would be to “bowl attacking lines in the first few overs.”
Sunil Gavaskar: “He has that talent. He’s like Hardik Pandya, he’s still new, but I’m just giving the idea that he can play those lofty shots and give you a couple of overs”
Image taken by: Bimal Mirwani
Iconic India batsman Sunil Gavaskar said Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Wasim is like Hardik Pandya as he can take wickets and score quick runs.
