Pakistan batsman Usman Khan: “There is no pressure on me as I played according to the plans given to me. I stay true to my game and perform according to [the] team’s requirements. I have no issue batting at any number”
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Pakistan batsman Usman Khan has expressed his willingness to bat anywhere, but insisted that he will “stay true to my game”.
Andy Flower: “I don’t think they will go back to Shaheen which leaves Babar and Rizwan as the option. Rizwan I think, is an excellent leader of men. He has got a big heart and he has got ample integrity and people follow him. I think he is an option for them”
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Former Multan Sultans head coach Andy Flower believes wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan could replace Babar Azam as Pakistan’s T20I captain.
Shahid Afridi: “My question to the selection committee is that after Babar Azam, if there was any better option, it was Mohammad Rizwan”
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Legendary Pakistan six-hitter Shahid Afridi said wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan would be his choice to replace Babar Azam as captain as he is the “better option”.
Andy Flower: “As far as the leadership is concerned, Shadab Khan is out of the running because he is not doing his primary job well”
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Former Multan Sultans head coach Andy Flower said spinner Shadab Khan is “out of the running” to be Pakistan captain.
Shahid Afridi: “I would like to see Salman Ali Agha (he is not part of the T20 World Cup squad) come into the side in place of Usman Khan”
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Legendary Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi believes middle order batsman Salman Ali Agha should replace Usman Khan in the T20I team.
Babar Azam: “The thing about the Pakistan team is that there is pressure. I know that Usman has left so many things, so all of that would be in the back of his mind. But he has made every effort”
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Pakistan limited overs captain Babar Azam has defended new batting sensation Usman Khan, saying he is giving his full effort despite not having impressed at the international level so far.
Salman Butt: “Usman Khan burned all the bridges [by opting to play for Pakistan] so I think he got the reward for that”
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Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt believes batsman Usman Khan was rewarded with a call-up to the national team after he burned all his bridges.
Ahmed Shehzad: “You have included Usman Khan in the team, so why have you included him? To gain sympathy? Run a good story, and sympathy will be gained”
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Veteran Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad has questioned the selectors’ decision to include batsman Usman Khan in the national team.
Shahid Afridi: “Honestly, I think it would have been a tough decision for the selection committee to bench Usama. They must have seen that Shadab, Imad, and Iftikhar are their spinning options. Agha Salman also bowls, and Saim Ayub does too”
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Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi believes it “would have been a tough decision” for the national selectors to overlook spinner Usama Mir following his return to form.
Sarfraz Nawaz: “Usama should be the first-choice leg-spinner backed by Abrar. Leg-spin is the most effective weapon in T20 cricket. West Indies wickets are bound to provide assistance to leg spin. Usama’s inclusion is a must for the World Cup”
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Former Pakistan fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz believes Usama Mir should be the first-choice leg-spinner in the national team, followed by Abrar Ahmed.
