Lack the skills, Misbah-ul-Haq admits Pakistan batsmen cannot play quality spin bowling

Misbah-ul-Haq said Pakistan batsmen lack the skills to play quality spin bowling

Misbah-ul-Haq: “Our batters can’t play quality spin bowling, they lack the skills to do it. They have no release shot, can’t read the hand, no sweeps and can’t even rotate strike”

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Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has conceded that the current batsmen are unable to “play quality spin bowling” as “they lack the skills to do it.”

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Bit of a headache, Brad Hogg on Pakistan batsman struggling against left-arm spin

Brad Hogg: “LBW to Maharaj in both innings. Beaten on the inside edge 1st innings and outside edge 2nd innings, Babar has a bit of [a] headache here reading the spin”

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Former Australia spinner Brad Hogg said Pakistan captain Babar Azam has “a bit of [a] headache” ahead of the second Test against South Africa.

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We will have to bring our A game against him, Pakistan batsman Azhar Ali on dangerous South Africa player

Azhar Ali: “South Africa is a strong team – they have a good mix of fast bowlers and also have a good spin attack in the shape of Keshav Maharaj who has been with the side for a long time, and is a consistent performer”

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Pakistan batsman Azhar Ali has admitted that his side “will have to bring our A game” against South Africa left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj.

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Sri Lanka vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 1: Maharaj leads South Africa’s fightback with eight-wicket haul

Keshav Maharaj ended the day with figures of 8-116 off 32 overs

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South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj stole the spotlight on the first day of the second Test in Colombo as he took a superb eight-wicket haul to help his side claw their way back into contention after Sri Lanka got off to a strong start.

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