Mohammad Hafeez: “Give opportunities to other bowlers like Mohammad Ali, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Akif Javed, and Mir Hamza. These players are waiting for their chances – they are also Pakistani, and they deserve an opportunity”
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Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez thinks it is time to give opportunities to fast bowlers Mohammad Ali, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Akif Javed, and Mir Hamza.
Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Wasim Jnr: “Thank God, I have resumed my work after six months”
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Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Wasim Jnr is glad to be back bowling after six months on the sidelines.
Mohammad Wasim: “You dropped Mohammad Haris and (Mohammad) Wasim Jr who have performed in internationals but dropped them based on PSL”
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Former Pakistan chief selector Mohammad Wasim has questioned why big-hitting batsman Mohammad Haris and fast bowler Mohammad Wasim Jnr were dropped from the national team.
Shahid Afridi: “It’s surprising how after keeping Wasim Jnr in the team, he was dropped”
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Legendary Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has questioned why fast bowler Mohammad Wasim Jnr was dropped from the team in such a sudden manner.
Mohammad Hafeez: “We make all-rounders [out of] every other bowler who hits a six. Mohammad Wasim Jr is just a tailender and not an all-rounder”
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Former Pakistan team director and interim head coach Mohammad Hafeez said it is wrong to classify fast bowler Mohammad Wasim Jnr as an all-rounder just because he can hit sixes.
Pakistan speedster Mohammad Wasim Jnr: “In addition to being fast, having variations in skills is crucial. I don’t consider myself specifically a specialist in Pakistan’s conditions. Skills, along with maintaining a good pace, are necessary for bowling success”
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Pakistan seamer Mohammad Wasim Jnr said bowling fast is not enough for success and stressed the importance of utilising different variations as well.
Shane Watson: “We’ve been talking to Mohammad Wasim Jnr since the first game about being as still as possible. He’s got amazing hand-eye coordination and power, so he just needs to stand still and trust that he can smash it”
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Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson said Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Wasim Jnr has “amazing hand-eye coordination and power”, and is capable of smashing the ball a long way when batting.
Mohammad Asif: “The comeback of Mohammad Amir is a threat to Mohammad Wasim Jnr and Haris Rauf. Anything can happen in Pakistan cricket”
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Former Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Asif believes left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir “is a threat to Mohammad Wasim Jnr and Haris Rauf.”
Mohammad Wasim Jnr: “Amir’s induction is a huge plus as he is a very fine bowler”
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Pakistan speedster Mohammad Wasim Jnr said having left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir in the Quetta Gladiators team “is a huge plus” as he is a “very fine bowler.”
Pakistan seamer Mohammad Wasim Jnr: “If I get the opportunity, I’m going to swing hard and make sure I clear that boundary”
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Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Wasim Jnr said he is going to swing as hard as he can and make sure he hits a six if he is facing the last ball of the innings.
