Salman Butt: “Abdullah Shafique, Said Ayub, Imam-ul-Haq are such batters who possess the ability to score centuries; all three should be included in the national ODI squad keeping the 2027 World Cup in mind”
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Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt wants the batting trio of Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub and Imam-ul-Haq to be part of the ODI squad going forward as they have the ability to score centuries.
Imam-ul-Haq: “I felt there was a missing element in my batting – whether in one-day cricket, four-day cricket, or any format. So I’ve worked on how to play match-winning innings for Pakistan”
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Pakistan opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq has worked on playing match-winning knocks as he considered if a missing piece of his game.
Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq: “I have been working a lot on my shot development because you can’t afford to get slow or bogged down in the middle of an innings and this has happened with us and cost us matches”
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Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq has worked on increasing his scoring options as he doesn’t want to get “bogged down” when he finds himself at the crease.
Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq: “Whether it’s white-ball or red ball cricket, I’ve developed some new shots”
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Pakistan opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq is working on increasing his scoring options as he has “developed some new shots.”
Pakistan opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq: “I always try to perform in a way that contributes to the team’s victory. Being in and out of the team is part of the game – I don’t fear it”
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Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq has no fear of being dropped from the team as he has experienced it on multiple occasions.
Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq: “I have worked a lot on my batting and shot development but honestly I have not worked on improving discipline like you asked because I have never had such a problem nor has anyone spoken to me about any attitude issues with me”
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Pakistan opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq said he doesn’t need to work on his discipline since it has never been a problem.
Imam-ul-Haq: “My only aim is to win matches for Pakistan and perform”
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Pakistan opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq has made it clear that he has simple goals when it comes to playing international cricket – performing well and winning matches for his country.
Ahmed Shehzad: “It was said that Imam was not dropped based on performance but due to discipline issues. Specifically, it was alleged that he leaked dressing room conversations to the media and friends”
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Pakistan batsman Ahmed Shehzad said opener Imam-ul-Haq was allegedly dropped from the national team for leaking “dressing room conversations to the media and friends”.
Mohammad Hafeez: “He is a fantastic player with an impressive record in ODIs”
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Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has praised opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq, saying he is a “fantastic player” who possesses an “impressive record” in ODI cricket.
Mohammad Hafeez: “The main concern is his strike-rate. As an opener, the key element missing from his game is the intent to score quickly”
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Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez said “the key element missing” from opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq’s game “is the intent to score quickly”.
