He proved himself despite all the criticism, Junaid Khan praises Pakistan big-hitter with immense power

Junaid Khan said Pakistan batsman Khushdil Shah proved himself despite all the criticism he faced

Junaid Khan: “The only positive thing in today’s match was Khushdil’s inning. He was under pressure and recently criticised a lot, but he proved himself”

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Former Pakistan left-arm seamer Junaid Khan has praised big-hitting batsman Khushdil Shah for his performance in the opening game of the 2025 Champions Trophy against New Zealand.

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Don’t question his selection, Mohammad Rizwan insists picking Pakistan big-hitter in good form was the right decision

Mohammad Rizwan said don't question Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah's selection

Mohammad Rizwan: “Khushdil has been in exceptional form, and his performances in these tournaments should speak for themselves. I don’t think his selection should be questioned”

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Pakistan limited overs captain Mohammad Rizwan doesn’t think big-hitting all-rounder Khushdil Shah’s selection for the 2025 Champions Trophy “should be questioned”.

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Time for him to step up, Salman Ali Agha on Pakistan player given a chance to revive his international career

Salman Ali Agha said it is time for Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah to step up

Salman Ali Agha: “We are hopeful that Khushdil Shah will step up and perform in his place as an all-rounder, filling the gap left by Saim”

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Pakistan white-ball vice-captain Salman Ali Agha wants to see all-rounder Khushdil Shah step up during the 2025 Champions Trophy.

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Mohammad Rizwan picked him instead of Irfan Khan, Basit Ali on Pakistan player recalled after a long time

Basit Ali said Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan picked Khushdil Shah over Irfan Khan for the 2025 Champions Trophy

Basit Ali: “Rizwan was the one who brought Khushdil Shah into the team. His thinking was that since they wouldn’t pick an opener, Kamran Ghulam and Khushdil would fit in. I know Rizwan very well. They invested in Irfan Niazi, but instead of him, Khushdil was selected”

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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali believes limited overs captain Mohammad Rizwan was responsible for picking all-rounder Khushdil Shah over batsman Irfan Khan for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

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His batting technique is currently at its peak, Aaqib Javed defends decision to pick Pakistan power-hitter for 2025 Champions Trophy

Aaqib Javed said Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah's batting technique is currently at its peak

Aaqib Javed: “Khushdil Shah’s batting technique is currently at its peak, his name was discussed before the visit to Australia”

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Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed has defended the decision to include all-rounder Khushdil Shah in the team for the 2025 Champions Trophy, saying his “batting technique is currently at its peak”.

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Social media is not going to make you play cricket, Shahid Afridi advises 3 Pakistan players to focus on their discipline, fitness and diet

Shahid Afridi has told Pakistan cricketers Saim Ayub, Khushdil Shah and Abbas Afridi that social media is not going to make them play cricket, so they need to focus on their fitness, diet and discipline

Shahid Afridi: “If you think social media is going to make you play cricket, it’s not possible. Just like I’m talking about Saim Ayib, there is Abbas and Khushdil”

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Legendary Pakistan power-hitter Shahid Afridi has advised opening batsman Saim Ayub, all-rounder Khushdil Shah and fast bowler Abbas Afridi not to spend too much time on social media as it won’t help them play cricket.

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He often finds himself trapped, Salman Butt takes aim at Pakistan batsman who heavily favours the leg side

Salman Butt said Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah often finds himself trapped when batting since he heavily favours the leg side

Salman Butt: “Most of his runs have come from the leg side. Whenever I’ve watched him, he always focuses on playing towards the leg side. And because of this, he often finds himself trapped”

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Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt said all-rounder Khushdil Shah “often finds himself trapped” when batting because he heavily favours the leg side.

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He will lead the spin attack, Asad Shafiq confirms Pakistan’s No. 1 spinner for the 2025 Champions Trophy

Asad Shafiq said Pakistan mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed will lead the spin attack in the 2025 Champions Trophy

Asad Shafiq: “Abrar Ahmed will lead the spin attack, supported by Khushdil Shah and Salman Ali Agha, who offer reliable slow-bowling options, while Faheem Ashraf’s experience and presence gives us a fast-bowling all-rounder’s option”

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Pakistan selector Asad Shafiq has confirmed that mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed will lead the spin attack at the 2025 Champions Trophy.

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