Mohammad Hafeez: “Give opportunities to other bowlers like Mohammad Ali, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Akif Javed, and Mir Hamza. These players are waiting for their chances – they are also Pakistani, and they deserve an opportunity”
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Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez thinks it is time to give opportunities to fast bowlers Mohammad Ali, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Akif Javed, and Mir Hamza.
Shahid Afridi: “Usman Khan should be given an opportunity; he can play fearless cricket”
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Legendary Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi wants attacking batsman Usman Khan given a proper opportunity in ODIs as “he can play fearless cricket”.
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Rohail Nazir: “I don’t look at the competition, I focus on myself. I have done many international tours, so I know very well what to do. I pay attention to fitness and all and keep myself ready for an opportunity”
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Up-and-coming Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Rohail Nazir has made it clear that he doesn’t “look at the competition” and is instead focused on himself.
Awais Zia: “Feed him or you will waste a good bowler”
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Pakistan opening batsman Awais Zia has urged the selectors not to “waste a good bowler” like Akif Javed.
Ahmed Shehzad: “The biggest concern seems to be Pakistan’s opening. If Saud Shakeel was to be included in the team, then why wasn’t he given a chance in One Day cricket? Previously, Pakistan had plenty of openers, but now no specialist opener is visible”
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Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad has questioned why middle order batsman Saud Shakeel was previously ignored for ODIs if he was included in the 2025 Champions Trophy team.
Faisal Iqbal: “[He] should also play the PSL and Peshawar Zalmi should give him [an] opportunity to showcase his white-ball talent”
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Former Pakistan batsman Faisal Iqbal wanted to see spinner Sajid Khan in action for the Peshawar Zalmi in the upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Shan Masood: “Rohail Nazir performed really well in recent domestic cricket. He was captain of Pakistan Shaheens as well as U-19. Kashif Ali performed as a seamer. We will play with our best strength but will give chance to debutants as well”
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Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has hinted that more opportunities could be given to wicketkeeper-batsman Rohail Nazir and fast bowler Kashif Ali in the future.
Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan: “I will look to learn something new if I get any opportunity to play in the white-ball formats in the future”
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Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan has expressed his desire to play limited overs cricket in the future in order to learn something new.
Tauseef Ahmed: “Imam had scored three centuries before his inclusion and, like others, deserved ample chances”
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Former Pakistan off-spinner Tauseef Ahmed believes opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq deserves to receive “ample chances” in international cricket after regaining his form at the domestic level.
Mohammad Suleman: “Every player dreams of playing for Pakistan. I am ready to work hard in whichever format I get an opportunity”
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Pakistan middle order batsman Mohammad Suleman said he is ready to play any format as it is his dream to represent his country.
