Asad Shafiq: “Whenever Saim is fit, he will make a comeback”
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Pakistan selector Asad Shafiq has announced that opening batsman Saim Ayub will return to the national team when he makes a full recovery from the ankle injury he sustained.
Azhar Ali: “The Pakistan team management rushes bowlers back after an injury; their rehabilitation is not done as it should be”
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Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali has revealed that the “team management rushes bowlers back after an injury”.
Asad Shafiq: “Saud Shakeel has been drafted to further bolster the batting and capitalise on his rich vein of form in Test cricket, particularly in home conditions”
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Pakistan selector Asad Shafiq has high hopes for Saud Shakeel in the 2025 Champions Trophy as he expects the middle order batsman to “further bolster the batting”.
Asad Shafiq: “These players have shown the temperament and skill to thrive in challenging environments and have a deep understanding of home conditions”
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Pakistan selector Asad Shafiq has full confidence in mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed and middle order batsmen Kamran Ghulam and Tayyab Tahir ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Sohaib Maqsood on Saud Shakeel opening the batting at the 2025 Champions Trophy: “Not bad either”
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Pakistan cricketer Sohaib Maqsood believes middle order batsman Saud Shakeel is not a bad option to replace Saim Ayub as an opener in the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Azhar Ali: “If any player is involved in these things, he should never play for Pakistan again”
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Pakistan selector Azhar Ali has admitted that he never wanted left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir to play for the national team after he was involved in spot-fixing.
Asad Shafiq: “Fakhar Zaman’s return is a significant boost for our top order. His aggressive approach and match-winning capabilities are vital to our plans”
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Pakistan selector Asad Shafiq called Fakhar Zaman a match-winner while expressing his excitement that the big-hitting batsman has made his international comeback.
Asad Shafiq: “Fakhar’s opening partner could be either Babar Azam or Saud Shakeel, depending on various factors such as conditions, opposition and match strategy”
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Pakistan selector Asad Shafiq has confirmed that Babar Azam or Saud Shakeel could open the batting with Fakhar Zaman in the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Yasir Arafat: “Pakistan cricket needs strong characters like Aaqib Javed”
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Former all-rounder Yasir Arafat said Pakistan cricket needs “strong characters” like national selector Aaqib Javed.
Mark Waugh: “It has been a tough decision to choose not to continue in my role”
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Legendary Australia batsman Mark Waugh will step down from his role as a national selector once his current contract expires in August.