Ramiz Raja: “Either he has to play reverse sweep, sweep shot or switch hit against spin or he has to use his footwork and dominate the spinners because that domination factor ends as soon as a spinner comes [on to bowl]. So, Babar needs to work a lot on this area”
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Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja said limited overs captain Babar Azam “needs to work a lot” on his batting against spin as he has a noticeable weakness against such bowling.
Kamran Akmal: “Play the deserving ones, tell me why Abrar [Ahmed] still isn’t playing?”
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Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal admitted he is unsure why mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed hasn’t been given a chance to play for the national team lately.
Babar Azam: “Amir is playing a perfect role as a senior bowler”
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Pakistan white-ball captain Babar Azam has applauded left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir for fulfilling his role as a senior bowler perfectly.
Shahid Afridi: “If I had to pick one, I would pick the captain Babar Azam, because he is the leader. I want him to perform well, make timely decisions which will take the team to victory”
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Legendary Pakistan power-hitter Shahid Afridi has singled out limited overs captain Babar Azam as the man who must “perform well” throughout the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup.
Younis Khan: “Babar Azam is a top player and he is in good form. He must lead the team from the front”
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Legendary Pakistan batsman Younis Khan admitted it is imperative that limited overs captain Babar Azam “lead the team from the front”.
Kamran Akmal: “Pakistan isn’t coming out of the circle, we are still thinking that Shadab has to play, so he plays. He has been playing for 2.5 years with this form and performance but this is Pakistan’s team, not some region or club”
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Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal is confused as to why spin-bowling all-rounder Shadab Khan keeps getting chances to play when he is out of form.
Shahid Afridi: “I praise him too, he’s strong and well-built, he hits well. He has played good knocks in the West Indies”
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Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi said he praises “strong and well-built” wicketkeeper-batsman Azam Khan despite his struggles at the international level.
Matthew Hayden: “You’ve got… Fakhar Zaman, who is dangerous left-hand striker of the ball”
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Iconic Australia batsman Matthew Hayden has lauded fellow big-hitting left-hander Fakhar Zaman, saying the Pakistan powerhouse is a dangerous striker of the ball.
Babar Azam on Virat Kohli: “This feels [like] an honour to be compared with one of the best players [in] the world. I do question Virat and we discuss about cricket whenever we meet”
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Pakistan limited overs captain Babar Azam considers it “an honour” whenever people compare him to India batting maestro Virat Kohli.
Fakhar Zaman: “I have been playing at number four since two years so now I am very used to it and I really enjoy my batting at number four, especially in T20Is and yes I will play at number four in the World Cup as well”
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Pakistan batsman Fakhar Zaman said his spot on the batting line-up is settled as he will continue coming in at number four, including in the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup.
