He should open the batting for sure, Misbah-ul-Haq wants left-handed Pakistan power-hitter at the top of the order

Misbah-ul-Haq: “I think Saim is at the top, then you should either place Babar at three or open with him, or let Rizwan play at three or open. Saim should be the opener because you need a left-hand, right-hand combination”

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Former Pakistan head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq wants to see left-handed power-hitter Saim Ayub opening the batting for the national team in the 2024 T20 World Cup in June.

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He must improve tactically, Misbah-ul-Haq doesn’t want Pakistan batsman making the same mistakes

Misbah-ul-Haq: “Experience always enhances the captaincy, and there is always room for improvement. Babar needs to be stronger tactically. He needs to improve tactically on the mistakes we noticed in the past”

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Former Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq has admitted that limited overs captain Babar Azam must improve tactically and avoid making the same mistakes of the past.

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He’s got the paddle sweep now, Misbah-ul-Haq says it’s good to see Pakistan batsman playing new shots

Misbah-ul-Haq: “Babar Azam’s scoring rate has increased, he has introduced new shots. He plays paddle sweep too, he is now more innovative. It feels so good to see his shot range now”

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Former Pakistan head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has applauded limited overs captain Babar Azam for adding the paddle sweep to his arsenal, saying “it feels so good to see” his range of shots expanding.

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He must bat quicker, Misbah-ul-Haq urges Pakistan batsman to find a way to increase his scoring rate

Misbah-ul-Haq: “Mohammad Rizwan is trying to play a longer innings, but the batting pace required is a bit slower. He will need to increase it”

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Former Pakistan head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has urged wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan to find a way to boost his scoring rate.

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He is going to be more lethal now, Misbah-ul-Haq points to Pakistan batsman who has added a few new shots to his arsenal

Misbah-ul-Haq: “Babar Azam played some unorthodox shots… but he also showed how power-hitting has to be done by playing pure cricketing shots. He has added a few new shots in his game and he will become more lethal now”

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Former Pakistan head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq believes Babar Azam will be a “more lethal” batsman now that he has “added a few new shots in his game.”

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