Salman Butt: “Babar needs to justify his selection by scoring crucial runs for Pakistan at No. 3”
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Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt acknowledged batsman Babar Azam “needs to justify his selection” in the T20I team after being provided with the opportunity to make a comeback.
Mike Hesson: “I certainly endorse his selection, and he is likely to bat at number three, and I am hoping that he will do well”
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Pakistan white-ball head coach Mike Hesson said he endorsed the decision to recall batsman Babar Azam in T20Is.
Mike Hesson: “Very selfless and often puts the team ahead of himself. He is better suited for number 3 or 4, but in this team, we bat him at 4 or 5. He’s respected in the group because of these things”
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Pakistan white-ball head coach Mike Hesson admitted T20I captain Salman Ali Agha is “very selfless” as he bats lower down the order instead of number three or four, where he is “better suited.”
Wasim Akram: “The coach can play Babar at any position he wants. In my opinion, number three is ideal for him, but it will depend on the situation. If there are more overs left, someone else could also go in to bat first”
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Pakistan fast bowling great Wasim Akram feels that Babar Azam should be batting at the number three spot in T20Is as it is the ideal position for him.
Mohammad Amir: “In my opinion, Fakhar and Haris should open with Saim coming at number three”
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Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has floated the idea of opener Saim Ayub dropping down to number three.
Shoaib Malik: “He isn’t a natural power-hitter, so asking him to finish games doesn’t play to his strengths. He needs to face the new ball, make use of field restrictions, and bat with freedom. That’s when he can add value”
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Veteran Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik believes Mohammad Haris “isn’t a natural power-hitter” and shouldn’t be assigned the finisher role.
Shoaib Malik: “Keep it simple, if a right-hander gets out, Haris should come in at number three, while Fakhar Zaman shifts down”
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Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik wants batsman Mohammad Haris coming in at number three in T20Is and big-hitter Fakhar Zaman to be pushed down the order.
Kamran Akmal: “Haris’ advantage is only in the top three positions”
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Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal wants big-hitter Mohammad Haris promoted up the batting order as he feels the 24-year-old is only useful as an opener or at number three.
Pakistan batsman Fakhar Zaman: “I want to help my team and I can bat at any position. If my team needs me at No. 4, I will bat there. If they ask me to play at No. 3, I will do it. And if they think I should open the batting, I will be ready for that too”
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Pakistan batsman Fakhar Zaman has said he is ready to open the batting if the team want him to take up that role.
Ramiz Raja: “Haris seems to be in a rush. He tries to hit every ball and appears unsettled at the crease. If he wants to succeed at No. 3, he must improve his shot selection and composure. I’ve personally told him this before”
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Former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja has personally told Mohammad Haris to “improve his shot selection and composure” as he “tries to hit every ball” when batting.
