Fakhar Zaman: “Abdullah Shafique is a talented player”
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Pakistan opening batsman Fakhar Zaman said fellow opener Abdullah Shafique has got plenty of talent and showed it during the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Shahid Afridi: “I swear, I never talked about making Shaheen the captain, nor did I ever lobby. I am not involved in these things. I don’t have to, and I don’t like it either”
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Iconic Pakistan power-hitter Shahid Afridi swore that he never lobbied for his son-in-law Shaheen Shah Afridi to become T20I captain.
Aaqib Javed: “Shaheen and Naseem both swing the ball very well and can give us an advantage by taking early wickets”
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Lahore Qalandars head coach Aaqib Javed believes the pace duo of Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah can give Pakistan a big advantage by “taking early wickets” since both of them can “swing the ball very well.”
Shoaib Malik: “No street smartness from the captain. We have only won against small teams”
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Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik believes Babar Azam wasn’t a good captain as he was not street smart.
Shadab Khan: “Fakhar Zaman is a big player”
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Pakistan spinner Shadab Khan has shown his support for under pressure opening batsman Fakhar Zaman, saying he is a “big player” for the team.
Ian Bishop: “Mohammad Wasim has been a beacon”
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Former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop said young pace prospect Mohammad Wasim Jnr “has been a beacon” of hope for Pakistan.
Abdul Razzaq: “[They] really need to step up and improve their game”
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Former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has called on batsmen Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan to “step up and improve their game.”
Misbah-ul-Haq: “He is low in confidence”
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Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq believes pace bowler Haris Rauf has lost some confidence as he is not bowling at his best.
Mohammad Kaif: “Abdullah Shafique knows the art of run-making. He can attack but is never rushed, he can defend but never gets stuck. One player, all formats”
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Former India batsman Mohammad Kaif believes Pakistan opener Abdullah Shafique can play in all three formats as he “knows the art of run-making.”
Mohammad Hafeez: “Surely your hunger to get more runs contributing [to] winning matches for [the] team will grow more with time”
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New Pakistan team director Mohammad Hafeez is convinced that batsman Babar Azam’s “hunger to get more runs” will “grow more with time.”
