Wasim Akram: “Ihsanullah got injured and we still don’t know where he is or what his status is after his elbow surgery”
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Legendary left-arm seamer Wasim Akram has asked where electrifying Pakistan fast bowler Ihsanullah is after he underwent elbow surgery.
Ihsanullah: “I will come [back] stronger and try not to play away leagues as my focus is to play for Pakistan only”
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New pace phenomenon Ihsanullah has vowed to “come [back] stronger” and stay away from foreign T20 leagues as his “focus is to play for Pakistan only.”
Mohammad Abbas: “As long as pacers don’t play the longer formats, they will continue to face such issues”
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Mohammad Abbas is concerned that Pakistan’s pace bowlers will continue to have fitness issues if they don’t play longer format matches regularly.
Umar Gul: “Although he has prior experience in domestic cricket, including one-day and four-day games, playing a different format like ODIs requires a different approach”
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Former speedster Umar Gul has pointed out that Pakistan pace bowler Ihsanullah must change his approach if he plays more ODIs in the future.
Aaqib Javed: “Ihsanullah has improved a lot”
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Lahore Qalandars head coach Aaqib Javed believes Pakistan pace bowler Ihsanullah is getting much better.
Babar Azam: “Ihsan and Zaman are the two very good additions to our pace attack”
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Pakistan captain Babar Azam has identified Ihsanullah and Zaman Khan as two good choices for the national team’s pace attack.
Inzamam-ul-Haq: “Once Naseem Shah was ruled out, we also needed a bowler who could bowl with the new ball, and I think Hasan Ali is a great choice”
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Inzamam-ul-Haq, who recently resigned as Pakistan chief selector due to conflict of interest issues, believes Hasan Ali was the best new ball bowler to replace Naseem Shah.
Mir Hamza: “There is no comparison between me, Haris and Ihsan. They both have skills to bowl with pace”
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Mir Hamza has refused to compare himself to fellow Pakistan pace bowlers Haris Rauf and Ihsanullah, noting they all have their own skills.
Inzamam-ul-Haq: “We had few options left among fast bowlers due to injuries. Hassan Ali bowled well in the LPL and elsewhere recently. He is experienced and has played well for Pakistan previously in big events”
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Former Pakistan chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq revealed Hasan Ali was selected for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup since he was one of the “few options left among fast bowlers.”
Babar Azam: “Both the pacers are talented and can win us matches”
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Pakistan captain Babar Azam said he sees the pace duo of Ihsanullah and Zaman Khan winning matches for the national team in the future.
