Mike Haysman: “Mohammad Abbas should be named ‘Machine Abbas’ now”
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Well-known cricket commentator Mike Haysman believes Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Abbas should be called “Machine Abbas” for ability to maintain a consistent line and length.
Mike Haysman: “It came out that Shaheen Shah Afridi was not picked for this Test series because they were resting him for the Champions Trophy. I see he’s now playing in the Bangladesh Premier League – not getting a great deal of rest”
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Well-known cricket commentator Mike Haysman has questioned why Pakistan left-arm seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi is playing for Fortune Barishal in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) if he was supposed to be resting in the lead-up to the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Mike Haysman: “No Shaheen Shah Afridi… in the conditions expected for the 2 Tests [it] sure is an interesting omission! My initial reaction is that [the] SA batsmen will be pleasantly surprised”
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Renowned cricket commentator Mike Haysmen said the South African batsmen “will be pleasantly surprised” by Pakistan’s decision to exclude left-arm seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi for the upcoming two-Test series.
Mike Haysman: “Marnus Labuschagne picked up a couple of things from Babar Azam”
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Renowned cricket commentator Mike Haysman said Australia batsman Marnus Labuschagne learned a few things from Pakistan captain Babar Azam.
Mike Haysman: “I also like Haris Rauf, he is someone I also enjoy (watching). He has got express pace”
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Well-known cricket commentator Mike Haysman said Pakistan seamer Haris Rauf bowls with “express pace”.
Mike Haysman: “(Mohammad) Rizwan is someone that I get excited about because of the work he does, and all the communication he has with the players, I think that’s also very good”
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Renowned cricket commentator Mike Haysman said Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan is “someone that I get excited about” since he is always ready to put in the work.
Mike Haysman on Shaheen Shah Afridi: “He takes wickets which is terrific and I think he is someone who is really special”
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Cricket commentator Mike Haysman said Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi “is really special” as he is a certified wicket-taker.
Mike Haysman: “I really also enjoy watching Shaheen Shah Afridi because he is electric”
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Well-known cricket commentator Mike Haysman said Pakistan left-arm seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi is simply electrifying.
Mike Haysman on Babar Azam: “[He] has got such a gift of timing and is just a delight to watch”
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Cricket commentator Mike Haysman said Pakistan captain Babar Azam has got the gift of timing, which makes him such a “delight to watch”.
Mike Haysman on Babar Azam: “He is just a magnificent cricketer and someone who plays superbly and entertains”
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Renowned cricket commentator Mike Haysman said Pakistan captain Babar Azam entertains everyone whenever he comes out to bat.
