Yasir Hameed: “He must learn to occupy the crease. Only then will his shots develop and his game mature for the international stage”
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Former Pakistan batsman Yasir Hameed wants to see opener Saim Ayub “occupy the crease” and play longer innings instead of producing quickfire cameos.
Younis Khan: “Farhan is in top form. His shot selection and awareness at the crease show that he’s a mature and confident batter. He’s a great example for other top order players”
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Pakistan legend Younis Khan has praised Sahibzada Farhan, saying his batting serves as a “great example for other top order players”.
Sikandar Bakht: “He is a very good candidate, he is becoming more mature, and his performance is also impressive. Give him a long run”
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Former Pakistan fast bowler Sikandar Bakht has thrown his support behind Salman Ali Agha as captain, saying the middle order batsman should be given “a long run”.
His comments come after Salman was named Pakistan’s T20I captain prior to the recent tour of New Zealand.
Shahid Afridi: “I was not in favour of Shaheen being made captain. However, he should have been given more time to mature as a leader before taking on the responsibility”
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Iconic Pakistan big-hitter Shahid Afridi said he didn’t want left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi to be captain as he was not ready for it.
Shoaib Akhtar: “He [Fakhar Zaman] is a good, mature, and committed player, but you’ve unnecessarily benched him due to ego battles. “Even if you don’t play him now, you will need him sooner or later – if not today, then tomorrow”
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Legendary Pakistan pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar believes power-hitter Fakhar Zaman has been “unnecessarily benched” because of “ego battles”.
Mohammad Akram: “Mohammad Haris has matured and will play good cricket”
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Mohammad Akram, the Peshawar Zalmi’s director of cricket and bowling coach, has backed explosive top order batsman Mohammad Haris to “play good cricket” in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Shaun Tait: “He is very mature and skillful for his age”
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Pakistan bowling coach Shaun Tait believes fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi is “very mature and skillful for his age”.
Sarfaraz Ahmed: “Played with [a] lot of maturity, calmness & composed”
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Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfaraz Ahmed said opener Imam-ul-Haq looked calm and composed in the recent series against Australia.
Usman Khawaja: “He is a very mature cricketer considering his age”
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Australia batsman Usman Khawaja said Pakistan spinner and Islamabad United captain Shadab Khan is very mature for his age.
Shoaib Akhtar: “Amir should have realised that papa Mickey Arthur will not always be there to safeguard him”
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Legendary Pakistan pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar said left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir “should have realised that papa Mickey Arthur will not always be there to safeguard him”.
