Mike Hesson: “He offers a contrast to our batting group. We’ve got plenty of stroke-makers, and Babar provides the glue that holds everything together”
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Pakistan white-ball head coach Mike Hesson believes batsman Babar Azam “provides the glue that holds everything together”.
Salman Ali Agha: “I think Khawaja Nafay is very exciting – a very good batsman. The best thing about him is that he can keep as well. We are very excited for him”
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Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha believes Khawaja Nafay is a “very good batsman” and an exciting prospect for the men in green.
Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan: “Coming back to international cricket after an injury is never easy. You always feel that pressure because you’re starting again from zero and have to prove yourself all over again”
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Pakistan spin-bowling all-rounder Shadab Khan said returning to international cricket after suffering an injury is “never easy”, as he had to prove himself all over again.
Shahid Afridi: “Shaheen Afridi is a bigger match-winner than Mohammad Amir”
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Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi believes that Shaheen Shah Afridi is “a bigger match-winner” than fellow left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Amir.
Pakistan batsman Usman Khan: “I have given a lot of time to fitness and my wicketkeeping. I have been regularly playing domestic cricket too”
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Pakistan power-hitter Usman Khan has revealed that he has been dedicating significant time to improving his fitness and wicketkeeping.
Adam Gilchrist: “abar is not known to have a power-packed game. He is not going to hoick across the line and slog one over the boundary for a six. He needs to be proactive. He can’t just think run a ball”
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Legendary Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist has said that Pakistan star Babar Azam does not “have a power-packed game” and “needs to be proactive” with the bat.
Usman Tariq: “I have undergone two official tests in Pakistan, and my action was cleared. Unlike others, I didn’t have to change anything. I was confident because I know I am not throwing”
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Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq has insisted that he is not chucking, pointing out that he has undergone two official tests which confirm his bowling action is legitimate.
Pakistan all-rounder Saim Ayub: “I was not expecting that I would see such good bowling figures. But the credit goes to the coaches who worked so much, and I also put in full effort. If I can help the team, then why not?”
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Pakistan opening batsman Saim Ayub said he “put in full effort” to transform himself into an all-rounder.
Basit Ali: “Salman Ali Agha is a good player in Tests and ODIs, but he isn’t a T20 player. The selectors are overlooking this fact”
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Former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali has taken a dig at captain Salman Ali Agha, saying he “isn’t a T20 player”.
Yasir Arafat: “I found Khawaja Nafay to be a very talented player”
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Former Pakistan all-rounder Yasir Arafat believes batsman Khawaja Nafay is “a very talented player”.
