Shahid Afridi: “During Deccan Chargers practice sessions, I watched him bat and his class impressed me. I knew one day Rohit would play for India – and he has proved himself as a classy batter”
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Legendary Pakistan six-hitter Shahid Afridi said he always knew that big-hitting opener Rohit Sharma would go on to play for India.
Sikandar Raza: “Among the bowlers, Ubaid Shah and Ali Raza have impressed me”
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Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza admitted to being very impressed with young Pakistan fast bowlers Ali Raza and Ubaid Shah while playing for the Lahore Qalandars in the 2025 Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Wasim Jaffer: “Sufiyan Muqeem has also impressed”
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Former India batsman Wasim Jaffer said Pakistan spinner Sufiyan Muqeem has been really impressive as of late.
Wasim Akram: “Hasan Nawaz impressed during the PSL”
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Former Pakistan left-arm seamer Wasim Akram has been very impressed with batsman Hasan Nawaz’s performances as of late.
Wasim Akram: “I’m impressed by Salman Ali Agha’s captaincy. He sacrificed his batting for the team. When a captain puts the team first, it has a positive effect on the other players”
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Legendary Pakistan left-arm seamer Wasim Akram has praised T20I captain Salman Ali Agha for sacrificing his batting to put the team first.
Mohammad Rizwan: “The youngsters are performing really well – Ali Raza, for instance, has impressed”
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Pakistan ODI captain Mohammad Rizwan has been very impressed with the performances of rising star Ali Raza.
Ravi Bopara: “I’ve been impressed with some of the young guys like [Irfan Khan] Niazi”
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Karachi Kings assistant coach Ravi Bopara said up-and-coming Pakistan batsman Irfan Khan really impressed him during the 2024 Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Babar Azam: “I saw Saim Ayub bowling in the nets and he impressed me. He is a different bowler, he gives us the edge because batters have not faced him and we can always utilise him with the ball in the powerplay”
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Pakistan batsman Babar Azam was highly impressed with opener Saim Ayub’s spin bowling during the 2024 Pakistan Super League (PSL), saying it gave the Peshawar Zalmi an edge over other teams.
Babar Azam: “I’m really happy for Abdullah Shafique and very impressed with the way he played in his first World Cup match. He was hungry to play and I saw him in the nets and he looked in good nick. I decided to play him and he took the opportunity”
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Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam admitted he is glad he gave opening batsman Abdullah Shafique a chance to shine in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Babar Azam: “I am especially impressed by how Saud has transformed into a modern-day batter in such a quick time. This is a great sign for Pakistan cricket”
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Babar Azam, the Pakistan captain, has admitted he was impressed with how quickly Saud Shakeel transformed himself into a “modern-day batter.”
