Basit Ali: “Why is Mohammad Hasnain, who is your next big fast bowler, not in the squad? He has proven his ability, yet he is ignored in both formats. What kind of injustice is this to a young, talented player?”
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Former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali wants to know why the men in green are not using Mohammad Hasnain when he was supposed to be the “next big fast bowler”.
Mike Hesson: “They both are very fine players. Both those players will be involved in the white-ball plans”
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Pakistan limited overs head coach Mike Hesson has confirmed that batsmen Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan “will be involved in the white-ball plans” going forward.
Pakistan pace bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi: “I keep saying – one needs to have the right vision. My performance is good and consistent. I’m not going to change. I am Shaheen and will remain Shaheen”
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Pakistan left-arm seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi firmly believes his performances have been “good and consistent” lately.
Tanvir Ahmed: “Was Fakhar Zaman forced into the team, or was he included to prevent Babar Azam from being selected? How did Fakhar Zaman get in?”
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Former Pakistan speedster Tanvir Ahmed has questioned if top order batsman Fakhar Zaman was picked in the T20I team to stop Babar Azam from being selected.
Abid Ali: “It is easy to criticise Babar and Rizwan because they are under fire right now”
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Veteran Pakistan opener Abid Ali said it is easy to criticise batsmen Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan as “they are under fire right now”.
Salman Butt: “Hasan Nawaz has been a great addition since his debut. He’s been playing a brilliant role in the middle order, and by Allah’s grace, Pakistan have found an important player there”
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Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has praised big-hitter Hasan Nawaz as “a great addition” to the team and suggested that the men in green might “have found an important player”.
Shoaib Malik: “I didn’t focus much on his skills; I worked on his mindset. Our players don’t need as much technical correction as they need mental clarity”
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Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik has recalled working with wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Haris to help enhance his mindset.
Wasim Jaffer: “Sufiyan Muqeem has also impressed”
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Former India batsman Wasim Jaffer said Pakistan spinner Sufiyan Muqeem has been really impressive as of late.
Babar Azam: “You have to understand that Saim is coming back from injury after three months. Before that, he was in such good form that he alone could win games. After a long break, a lot goes through a player’s mind. He’s still young, give him some margin”
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Pakistan batsman Babar Azam has defended Saim Ayub in the midst of his drop in form, saying the powerful opener can still win games single-handedly.
Pakistan batsman Babar Azam: “Every player experiences such times, and this time it’s a bit longer. My effort is to get my form back”
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Pakistan batsman Babar Azam has pointed out that every cricketer goes through tough times, but is confident that he will get back in form in the near future.