Encourage his growth, Ian Bishop believes 16-year-old Pakistan fast bowler could be a special talent

Ian Bishop said Pakistan should encourage the growth of teenage fast bowler Ali Raza

Ian Bishop: “Be patient with him for a couple more years. Encourage him and foster his growth as a cricketing fraternity and see where it leads”

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Former West Indies speedster Ian Bishop has urged Pakistan to encourage 16-year-old fast bowler Ali Raza as he continues to grow and develop his game.

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Shift in gear needed, Ian Bishop identifies two Pakistan batsmen who must change

Ian Bishop said a shift in gear is needed when it comes to Pakistan captain Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan's batting

Ian Bishop: “They will open with Babar and Rizwan. but they need to change their template in T20 cricket. Babar and Rizwan will have to shift their gear as far as their batting approach is concerned”

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Former West Indies speedster Ian Bishop believes Pakistan limited overs captain Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan need to “shift their gear” when batting in T20Is and score runs a lot quicker.

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He should be playing for Pakistan, Ian Bishop suggests big-hitting batsman be given another chance

Ian Bishop said Mohammad Haris should be playing for Pakistan

Ian Bishop: “Mohammad Haris is another guy. He is not in the reckoning as they left him back home. He is another guy who should play for them”

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Former West Indies pace bowler Ian Bishop believes Pakistan big-hitting batsman Mohammad Haris should be playing for the national team right now.

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A little magician, Ian Bishop hails Pakistan leg-spinner for his wicket-taking skills

Ian Bishop said Pakistan leg-spinner Arif Yaqoob is a little magician

Ian Bishop: “What an over. One of the great overs in the history of the PSL. Four wickets in the over to the little magician. Arif Yaqoob has changed the game”

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Former West Indies pace bowler and renowned cricket commentator Ian Bishop has hailed Pakistan leg-spinner Arif Yaqoob for his wicket-taking skills in the 2024 Pakistan Super League (PSL).

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He fears no one, Ian Bishop praises terrific Pakistan batsman who takes risks

Ian Bishop said Pakistan and Quetta Gladiators batsman Khawaja Nafay fears no one

Ian Bishop: “This kid is a player. He fears no one. He’s 22 years of age. He takes his risks. He is terrific”

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Former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop has praised Pakistan rising star Khawaja Nafay for his fearless attitude and “terrific” batting in the ongoing 2024 Pakistan Super League (PSL).

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Pakistan must stick with him, Ian Bishop has long enjoyed 140 kph pace bowler’s yorkers

Ian Bishop said Pakistan must stick with fast bowler Mohammad Wasim Jnr

Ian Bishop: “I’ve [long liked] Mohammad Wasim. I’ve long liked his ability to get those yorkers in. I’ve said it before, I hope Pakistan stick with him as a bowler through what will be rough periods ahead”

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Former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop wants Pakistan to “stick with” seamer Mohammad Wasim Jnr going forward as he sees plenty of talent in the 22-year-old.

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