Anil Kumble: “For Pakistan’s sake, it’s important that Fakhar Zaman gets some runs upfront”
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Legendary India spinner Anil Kumble said Pakistan need runs from opening batsman Fakhar Zaman as he has the ability to set the tone of the match for them.
Imam-ul-Haq: “In Test cricket, I really rate Pat Cummins. He has the quality to trouble the batsman with bouncers as well as good length ball. He also has a very good pace”
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Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq said Australia captain Pat Cummins is among the toughest bowlers he has faced since he possesses “very good pace.”
Shadab Khan: “Babar, Rizwan, Imam are our consistent players”
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Pakistan spinner Shadab Khan believes former captain Babar Azam, wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan and opener Imam-ul-Haq are the three players who have been the most consistent as of late.
Jalaluddin: “Pakistan’s main batters including Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan or Saud Shakeel haven’t been aggressive”
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Former Pakistan fast bowler Jalaluddin has called out Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel for their lack of aggression when batting.
Shoaib Malik: “If you remember, I was the one who tweeted. Now, everyone remembers that. I tweeted, ‘when will we come out of friendships and favours?'”
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Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik has taken a dig at opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq, hinting that he is benefiting from “friendships and favours.”
Iftikhar Ahmed: “I think the batting standards need to improve”
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Pakistan power-hitter Iftikhar Ahmed has tried to light a fire under the national team’s batting line-up, saying the “standards need to improve.”
Imam-ul-Haq: “He used to move the ball at his own will, sometimes in and sometimes out”
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Imam-ul-Haq, the Pakistan opening batsman, has admitted that fast bowler Mohammad Asif was a very deceptive bowler as he could “move the ball at his own will.”
Aakash Chopra: “Imam-ul-Haq is a good player”
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Aakash Chopra, the former India batsman, believes Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq is “a good player” in ODIs as he has consistently scored runs.
Shadab Khan: “We wanted to give him mental space. We’ll always support him”
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Pakistan spinner Shadab Khan said the team wanted to give opening batsman Fakhar Zaman some “mental space” while he has been struggling to score runs.
Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal: “All performers get their deserving chance in the Pakistan team. I’ll keep working hard, and if God wills, I will make a comeback in the national team”
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Umar Akmal, the Pakistan batsman, has vowed to keep working hard in an attempt to resurrect his international career.
