I’d definitely consider being Bangladesh’s bowling coach, Pakistan left-arm fast bowler confirms

Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Amir said he would definitely consider being Bangladesh's bowling coach

Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Amir: “I would be very happy and would definitely consider it if the Bangladesh Cricket Board asked me to be their bowling coach or mentor”

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Pakistan left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir has said he would consider taking up the role of Bangladesh’s bowling coach if approached.

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I worked on his mindset, Shoaib Malik recalls mentoring Pakistan batsman with excellent power-hitting capabilities

Shoaib Malik said he worked on Pakistan batsman Mohammad Haris' mindset

Shoaib Malik: “I didn’t focus much on his skills; I worked on his mindset. Our players don’t need as much technical correction as they need mental clarity”

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Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik has recalled working with wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Haris to help enhance his mindset.

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One of the best white-ball players in the world, Mohammad Naeem grateful Pakistan power-hitter is mentoring him

Mohammad Naeem said Pakistan batsman Fakhar Zaman is one of the best white-ball players in the world

Mohammad Naeem: “I’ve learned a great deal from Fakhar bhai – he’s one of the best white-ball players in the world, and having him as a mentor has been invaluable”

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Up-and-coming Pakistan batsman Mohammad Naeem believes big-hitter Fakhar Zaman is “one of the best white-ball players in the world”.

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Too old for the PSL, Umar Akmal claims he and 2 other Pakistan players were told this

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal asked if he, Ahmed Shehzad and Sohaib Maqsood should shoot themselves after being told they are too old to play or mentor in the PSL

Umar Akmal: “We are told that we are too old to play or even mentor the team. But players who are 45 years old are still playing. What are we supposed to do? Shoot ourselves?”

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Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has claimed that he, Ahmed Shehzad and Sohaib Maqsood were “told that we are too old to play or even mentor” in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

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Shoaib Malik took his spot, Abdur Rauf on Pakistan batsman who scored 1,400 runs

Abdur Rauf said Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik took Azan Awais' spot in the National T20 Cup

Abdur Rauf: “Mohsin Naqvi hired a mentor on a salary of 5 million. He removed the [20]-year-old highly talented Azan Awais, who had scored 1,400 runs in first-class cricket at an average of 60, from the team and put his own name forward”

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Former Pakistan pace bowler Abdur Rauf has claimed veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik took opening batsman Azan Awais’ spot in the National T20 Cup.

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Appoint him as Pakistan’s mentor in the 2025 Champions Trophy, Basit Ali wouldn’t recommend anyone else

Basit Ali said Pakistan should appoint Sarfaraz Ahmed as their mentor for the 2025 Champions Trophy

Basit Ali: “In Pakistan, it seems people, including the board, are asleep. Against India, you need someone who has won you the Champions Trophy before: Sarfaraz Ahmed”

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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has called for ex-captain Sarfaraz Ahmed to be appointed as the national team’s mentor for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

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Happy to see them playing for Pakistan, Sarfaraz Ahmed on two youngsters he mentored

Sarfaraz Ahmed said he is happy to see Sufiyan Muqeem and Qasim Akram playing for Pakistan as he mentored them

Sarfaraz Ahmed: “I am satisfied that some of my players, like Sufiyan Muqeem and Qasim Akram, progressed to a good distance and are serving various Pakistan sides”

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Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfaraz Ahmed said it was satisfying to see spinner Sufiyan Muqeem and all-rounder Qasim Akram represent the national team recently as he mentored both of them.

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Too early to say he reminds me of Javed Miandad, Basit Ali on Pakistan batsman becoming a mentor to younger players

Basit Ali said it is too early to say Pakistan batsman Babar Azam reminds him of Javed Miandad

Basit Ali: “It is too early for me to say that he (Babar Azam) reminds me of Javed Miandad after seeing his role in the two games. However, his role in those games was crucial in building the confidence of the Pakistan batters”

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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has praised batsman Babar Azam for becoming a mentor to the younger players in the side, but admitted it is too early to say the 30-year-old reminds him of the legendary Javed Miandad.

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