Usman Salahuddin: “I’ve given this some thought and I am ready to open in domestic cricket and for Pakistan if required”
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Pakistan batsman Usman Salahuddin believes he can be the answer to the national team’s problem with opening batsmen.
Ramiz Raja: “I think Azhar Ali should open the innings for Pakistan because he is usually coming in early while batting at number three”
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Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja wants veteran player Azhar Ali to open the batting in the second Test against South Africa.
Mohammad Wasim: “Shan’s bad form has opened doors for Abid Ali’s new partner, be it either Abdullah Shafique or Imran Butt”
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Pakistan chief selector Mohammad Wasim said Abdullah Shafique and Imran Butt have the chance to become Abid Ali’s new opening partner in the upcoming series against South Africa.
Pakistan batsman Haider Ali: “Opening the batting helped me in that regard as I got ample time to read them before I played my shots freely”
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Pakistan batsman Haider Ali has said that he loves opening the batting as it gives him time to “adjust to the conditions”.
Wasim Akram: “In Test cricket, Sehwag came later but in 1999-2000 Shahid Afridi changed the mindset of opening in Test cricket”
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Legendary Pakistan left-arm seamer Wasim Akram has boldly claimed that it was all-rounder Shahid Afridi rather than iconic India opener Virender Sehwag who “changed the mindset of opening in Test cricket”.
D’Arcy Short: “Hopefully I’m opening again because I like batting there”
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D’Arcy Short has expressed his desire to keep hold of the opening spot in Australia’s Twenty20 side following his international debut.
“To play the first day-night Test match, on my home ground, would be great”
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England all-rounder Chris Woakes has expressed his desire to regain his spot in the national team ahead of the first Test against the West Indies, which will be the first day-night Test to be held in England.
“He’s a little bit stiff and sore, but just speaking to him then, he’s all fine”
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Australia pace bowler Pat Cummins has confirmed that opening batsman David Warner has been cleared of any serious injury after he was struck on the side of the neck during an intra-squad practice game in Darwin on Tuesday.
Lewis thumped five boundaries and seven innings during his knock of 92
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The St Kitts and Nevis Patriots maintained their perfect record by winning their third straight game after opening batsman Evin Lewis clubbed a spectacular 92 to lead them to a 33-run victory over the St Lucia Stars.
“He’s got a great character and he was a big part of our dressing room”
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England captain Joe Root and all-rounder Ben Stokes are confident that opening batsman Keaton Jennings will be back in the Test squad sooner rather than later.
