Mohammad Rizwan: “Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah will be missed every time”
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Pakistan limited overs captain Mohammad Rizwan has admitted that the pace duo of Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah “will be missed every time” they don’t play for the national team.
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.
Shadab Khan: “You cannot expect a high average and strike-rate both from a player. Give Babar sometime he will improve it. If he doesn’t you can criticise then. You cannot improve in a couple of series”
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Pakistan spin-bowling all-rounder Shadab Khan has urged people to give batsman Babar Azam some time to improve his strike-rate.
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.
Mohammad Hafeez: “I believe Haris Rauf is currently the best pacer in Pakistan in white-ball cricket”
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Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez believes Haris Rauf is currently the best fast bowler in the country when it comes to white-ball cricket.
Shaun Pollock: “I would be very surprised if Saim Ayub doesn’t achieve a career similar to Babar Azam’s. He’s an incredible talent and only 22 years old”
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Legendary South Africa pace bowler Shaun Pollock has predicted that opening batsman Saim Ayub will have a similar career to Babar Azam.
Abdur Rauf: “Waqar Younis, Misbah, Aaqib and thousands of cowards like them are ruining Pakistan cricket for personal gain. Sometimes they hide behind bogus wickets and sometimes they make the worst selection for their own purpose”
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Former speedster Abdur Rauf has called out current head coach Aaqib Javed, saying he is one of the “cowards” who are “ruining Pakistan cricket”.
Mohsin Naqvi: “His plaster has been removed, and he is in touch with his doctors. He will take at least three to four weeks to regain full fitness, but we hope to see him return to the team soon”
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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has confirmed that opening batsman Saim Ayub is set to return to the national team in the near future.
Awais Zia: “Selection bias in Pakistan cricket is a reality”
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Pakistan opening batsman Awais Zia has confirmed that the selectors are biased towards certain players.
Naseem Shah: “I’m just glad we won’t have to bowl to him! He has the ability to dismantle any attack in no time. He’s as destructive as they come”
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Pakistan pace bowler Naseem Shah has admitted he is glad he won’t have to bowl to Australia batsman Matthew Short in the 2025 Pakistan Super League (PSL).
