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.
Ramiz Raja: “I feel he should not bowl the same way repeatedly, he must use more googlies and chinaman variations, otherwise, he becomes predictable”
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Ex-Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has warned spinner Sufiyan Muqeem not to become predictable when bowling.
Pakistan seamer Aamer Jamal: “So far, I haven’t had any conversation with anyone regarding my role in future plans. I need clarity as well – if I am not being considered in any format, let’s be honest about it”
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Fast bowler Aamer Jamal is seeking clarity about his future in international cricket and has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for its complete lack of communication with him.
Ramiz Raja: “I’m especially happy about Mohammad Nawaz because he’s a very dedicated cricketer”
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Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja is glad to see spin-bowling all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz back in the national team, saying he is a “very dedicated cricketer”.
