Mohammad Amir: “Haider Ali recently signed to play in the Caribbean Premier League, are people calling him a money-grabber?”
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Pakistan left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir has asked whether people are calling explosive batsman Haider Ali a money-grabber.
Zaheer Abbas: “We had high expectations from Haider which is why it would have been better to give him a prolonged run rather the dropping him from the side”
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Iconic Pakistan batsman Zaheer Abbas questioned the decision to drop batsman Haider Ali for some matches during the T20 series against Zimbabwe.
Zaheer Abbas: “I think Haider Ali did well as an opener which is why he was selected for the national side but in international cricket he bats down the order. This change in batting position can unsettle players and that could possibly be the reason behind the dip in Haider’s form”
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Legendary Pakistan batsman Zaheer Abbas said big-hitting batsman Haider Ali lost his form after being demoted as an opener.
Inzamam-ul-Haq: “Haider Ali is an example for us, the youngster has so much talent but you can’t play international cricket based on just talent”
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Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq said batsman Haider Ali “has so much talent”, but can’t read the situation well.
Shoaib Akhtar: “The team requires more match-winning performances from Haider Ali”
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Pakistan pace great Shoaib Akhtar said the national team needs more match-winning performances from young batsman Haider Ali.
Shoaib Akhtar: “This maturity is very important since if he doesn’t mature then he will not receive too many chances. I would encourage him to be more responsible”
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Iconic Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar said batsman Haider Ali could run out of chances soon if he does not start adopting a more mature approach and mentality.
Shoaib Akhtar: “Haider Ali does not understand the situation sometimes. It is not always important to hit big, sometimes you run through the game”
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Legendary Pakistan pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar said batsman Haider Ali does not understand the situation sometimes.
Younis Khan: “Players like Asif Ali, Haider Ali and Danish Aziz should be given opportunities so that we can get the best out of them”
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Pakistan batting coach Younis Khan believes that power-hitters Asif Ali, Haider Ali and Danish Aziz should continue being picked and given opportunities.
Younis Khan: “Players need to learn from their own mistakes and if you ask Haider, he is also saying that he is learning from his mistakes and to overcome his weaknesses”
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Pakistan batting coach Younis Khan said Haider Ali is learning from his mistakes and overcoming his weaknesses.
Younis Khan: “Haider Ali has had many opportunities and we need to give him time too”
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Pakistan batting coach Younis Khan acknowledged that Haider Ali has had many opportunities to perform, but added that the youngster should still be given more time.
