I would keep him instead of Mohammad Rizwan, Shoaib Akhtar makes hard choice between two talented Pakistan batsmen

Shoaib Akhtar said he would keep Babar Azam instead of Mohammad Rizwan in the Pakistan T20I team

Shoaib Akhtar: “I would have kept Babar and told him to play at a 150 strike-rate. If he said he couldn’t do it, I would have motivated him, telling him he can and he will”

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Iconic Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar admitted he would keep batsman Babar Azam in the T20I team over Mohammad Rizwan.

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Don’t worry, I’ll be back, Pakistan player motivated by New Zealand tour snub

Pakistan seamer Mohammad Amir said he will be back after being snubbed for the New Zealand tour

Pakistan seamer Mohammad Amir: “It was disappointing as I was expecting to be part of the squad [for the New Zealand tour]. It was the selectors’ decision but this motivates me to perform in a better manner, improve my fitness and regain my place in the side”

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Pakistan left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir admitted that he is disappointed about being ignored for the tour of New Zealand, but vowed that he will be back.

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I am ‘motivated to serve my country again’ – Which Pakistan player said this?

Ahmed Shehzad is focused and motivated to play for Pakistan again cricket

Pakistan batsman Ahmed Shehzad: “At times you try your best yet still things don’t work your way. This only means you need to work harder and not give up. I am focused and motivated to serve my country again”

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Pakistan batsman Ahmed Shehzad has revealed that he is “focused and motivated to serve my country again”.

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My altercation with Jadeja motivated me to bowl more aggressively, says James Anderson

"I think the Jadeja incident made me more determined to perform on the field"

“I think the Jadeja incident made me more determined to perform on the field”

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England pace bowler James Anderson has revealed that his altercation with India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja during the first Test in Nottingham motivated him to start bowling more aggressively.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Alastair Cook believes England have a chance to salvage their series against South Africa

Cook’s century was one of the rare shining moments for England in the first Test

England opening batsman Alastair Cook believes the team still have a chance to salvage their dismal series against South Africa if they perform outstandingly well in the final Test at Lord’s.

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