He’s the glue that holds everything together, Mike Hesson picks out Pakistan batsman

Mike Hesson said Pakistan batsman Babar Azam is the glue that holds everything together

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”.

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A very good batsman, Salman Ali Agha thinks Pakistan player is an exciting talent

Salman Ali Agha said Pakistan youngster Khawaja Nafay is a very good batsman

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.

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Have to prove yourself all over again, Pakistan all-rounder on returning to international cricket

Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan said he had to prove himself all over again after returning to international cricket

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.

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Given a lot of time to my fitness and wicketkeeping, Pakistan big-hitting batsman says

Pakistan batsman Usman Khan said he has given a lot of time to his fitness and wicketkeeping

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.

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Doesn’t have power-packed game, Adam Gilchrist urges Pakistan batsman to be more proactive

Adam Gilchrist said Pakistan batsman Babar Azam doesn't have a power-packed game

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.

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I am not chucking, Pakistan spinner with unorthodox action insists

Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq said he is not chucking when he bowls

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.

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I put in full effort, Pakistan opener on his transformation into an all-rounder

Pakistan all-rounder Saim Ayub said he put in full effort to improve his bowling

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.

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