Mohammad Yousuf: “I advised him to play first-class cricket three years back to improve [his] batting technique but [the] PCB management in return said we can’t drop Babar Azam”
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Legendary Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf has revealed that he advised Babar Azam to return to first-class cricket three years ago to refine his technique.
Ahmed Shehzad: “PCB did a big mistake by appointing Babar Azam as a captain. He was very good performer but did not have leadership qualities”
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Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad believes the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made a “big mistake” by naming Babar Azam captain in the past as he doesn’t have any leadership qualities.
Mohammad Amir: “I want to invest properly in domestic cricket – better match fees, better prize money. A player earning PKR 5,000 a day can’t even cover a meal in the hotel they stay in. How can he play freely?”
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Pakistan left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir has revealed that one of his priorities, should he become chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), would be to reform domestic cricket.
Ramiz Raja: “Even if Babar breaks every batting record in the world, some people in Pakistan will still question him”
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Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has passionately defended batsman Babar Azam, saying critics will find reasons to attack him even if he “breaks every batting record in the world.”
Ramiz Raja: “I met him recently in a cafe and he expressed his frustration at the way he had to face criticism, personal comments over his place in the team and his performances”
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Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja disclosed that batsman Babar Azam expressed deep frustration over relentless personal criticism when they met at a cafe.
Pakistan spinner Yasir Shah: “I am not playing domestic cricket this year. God willing, I will finalise my decision after meeting with the PCB”
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Pakistan spinner Yasir Shah has hinted that he could retire from cricket, saying he will make a final decision after holding discussions with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Salman Butt: “You have wronged Babar; yes, he is not a good captain, but you didn’t give him ideal preparation either”
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Former Pakistan batsman Salman Butt has blasted the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), saying they wronged ex-captain Babar Azam.
Ahmed Shehzad: “PCB Chairman Najam Sethi had two meetings with me. He told me that I would become captain after Misbah. I take advice from Waqar Younis, but he wanted a puppet captain, that’s why Azhar Ali became captain”
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Veteran batsman Ahmed Shehzad has revealed that former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi told him he would captain the national team after Misbah-ul-Haq’s tenure ended.
Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar: “I would rather have a 20-member selection committee. I will take their advice: ‘What do you guys say? Tell me'”
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Former seamer Shoaib Akhtar has announced he would have a 20-member selection committee in a bid to fix Pakistan cricket.
Ramiz Raja: “I stand with them (Babar and Rizwan), and they absolutely should be included”
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Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has expressed his desire to see batsmen Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan in the T20I team going forward.
