Jason Gillespie: “Shan Masood has navigated some pretty choppy waters as captain. It’s been a tough initiation for him as a leader”
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Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie has praised Test captain Shan Masood for managing to navigate through “pretty choppy waters” and has backed him for more success in the future.
Mohammad Ali: “I have met Wasim and Waqar multiple times and questioned them regarding the technicalities of fast bowling. They were always kind enough to guide me by giving tips”
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Pakistan pacer Mohammad Ali has admitted that he was lucky enough to receive tips and advice from legendary fast bowlers Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis.
Haseebullah Khan: “I enjoy watching Saeed Anwar’s batting and his aggressive style”
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Haseebullah Khan, a rising batting star in Pakistan, said his aggressive approach when playing is inspired by legendary opener Saeed Anwar.
Shahid Afridi: “He inspired me”
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Legendary Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi said that Australia batsman Steve Smith inspired him.
Trent Boult: “I have a lot of idols but this guy definitely inspired me to swing the ball. No one could move the ball like Wasim Akram could”
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New Zealand left-arm seamer Trent Boult has revealed that it was his Pakistan idol, Wasim Akram, who “inspired me to swing the ball”.
Mohammad Asif: “Before when batsmen came into the team, they spoke of role models like Mohammad Yousuf or Younis Khan, but looking at the batsmen in our team today, no one wants to use them as role models”
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Veteran seamer Mohammad Asif has claimed that the current Pakistan team don’t consider the past legends as role models.
Naseem Shah: “I have always been inspired and encouraged by watching videos of Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar”
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Naseem Shah, highly regarded as the next big thing in Pakistan cricket, has revealed that he gets “inspired and encouraged” when watching videos of Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar.
Mohammad Hasnain: “His words were inspiring and I want to prove him right”
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Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Hasnain has revealed that he was inspired after meeting former Australia captain Steve Waugh.
Imad Wasim: “I am completely fit but I am working even more on my fitness”
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Pakistan spinner Imad Wasim has confirmed that he has fully recovered from the recurrence of a knee injury.
“Azhar Mahmood bhai has played a very big hand in my success”
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Pakistan pace bowler Hasan Ali has revealed that bowling coach Azhar Mahmood was the man behind his rapid rise to stardom.
