Tayyab Tahir: “I don’t think I can be [the] second Babar Azam”
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Pakistan batsman Tayyab Tahir has played down comparisons between him and Babar Azam, saying he is the second version of the national team captain.
Mohammad Azharuddin: “You can’t judge a player as captain that quick. He is new to this job. I am sure he will learn”
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Former India batsman Mohammad Azharuddin said it is unfair for people to pass judgment on Pakistan superstar Babar Azam’s performance as captain as he has not held the leadership for a long enough period of time.
Kane Williamson: “He has different gears and he showed it every time”
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New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has dismissed the idea that Pakistan captain Babar Azam gets stuck in one gear when he bats.
Mohammad Azharuddin: “If he is struggling, then he must change his batting position”
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Former India batsman Mohammad Azharuddin said there is no shame if Pakistan captain Babar Azam were to drop down the batting order.
Imad Wasim: “There is no doubt about Babar Azam’s abilities”
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Pakistan left-arm spinner Imad Wasim said there is no doubt that captain Babar Azam has got the abilities needed to succeed at the highest level.
Umar Gul: “Babar Azam is performing well in all three formats”
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Former Pakistan fast bowler Umar Gul has praised captain Babar Azam for doing incredibly well in all three formats of the game.
Shahid Afridi: “Babar needs to improve a lot as a captain”
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Iconic Pakistan big-hitter Shahid Afridi conceded that Babar Azam needs to make big improvements as captain.
Asif Iqbal: “Leading in limited overs games can be extremely draining, and Babar is Pakistan’s best batter and therefore needs to be properly handled”
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Former Pakistan captain Asif Iqbal said current skipper Babar Azam has to be looked after properly as it can be “extremely draining” leading the national team in limited overs cricket.
Kane Williamson: “Babar Azam is an amazing player”
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New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said his Pakistan counterpart Babar Azam is “an amazing player” as he keeps delivering top-class performances.
Shaheen Shah Afridi: “I used to speak with Haris Rauf daily”
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Shaheen Shah Afridi said he spoke to fellow Pakistan speedster Haris Rauf on the phone daily to stay motivated while recovering from back-to-back knee injuries.
