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”.
Adil Rashid: “I think Babar’s cover drive, but otherwise, Kohli’s straight drive and his whip are something else”
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England spinner Adil Rashid thinks Pakistan batsman Babar Azam has a better cover drive than India superstar Virat Kohli.
Jason Gillespie: “You could see he’s a leader, guys gravitate towards Salman. He’s a very well spoken young man. He always looks to take the positive option”
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Former Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie said there is no doubt that T20I captain Salman Ali Agha is a leader.
Pakistan batsman Mohammad Haris: “I’m known for hitting fours and sixes, but modern cricket demands a complete game. I’m now putting effort into rotating the strike – working on singles and doubles – to become more consistent”
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Pakistan big-hitter Mohammad Haris has confirmed that he is working hard to improve his ability to rotate the strike.
Pakistan batsman Babar Azam: “I don’t like to talk much – I prefer to let my game speak on the field. I know how to speak; everyone can speak. But self-respect also matters. My elders have taught me to respect everyone”
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Pakistan batsman Babar Azam said he doesn’t “like to talk much” as he prefers to let his batting do the talking for him.
Mickey Arthur: “If Rizwan is your best wicketkeeper, then he has a role to play. He can adapt his game to fit wherever the team needs him. It’s about making the most of his abilities”
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Former head coach Mickey Arthur believes Pakistan should make the most of ODI captain Mohammad Rizwan’s abilities as “he has a role to play” in the team.
Umar Akmal on Babar Azam: “I distinctly remember when he was having difficulties with spinners, getting out around midwicket. He came to me and said, ‘Umar bhai, I’m having a bit of trouble'”
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Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has revealed Babar Azam asked him for help batting against spinners.
Saud Shakeel: “We know Shaheen is a strike bowler”
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Pakistan middle order batsman Saud Shakeel has no doubts about the quality of left-arm seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi, calling him a “strike bowler”.
Shadab Khan: “He’s currently in top form, and we wish him all the best. Hopefully, he can continue this in the Pakistan team as well”
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Pakistan T20I vice-captain Shadab Khan has praised batsman Sahibzada Farhan, saying he is “currently in top form”.
Fawad Alam: “When a batter knows he’s up against a smart bowler, he’s aware that the bowler understands his weaknesses. And Amir makes full use of a batter’s shortcomings”
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Pakistan batsman Fawad Alam has praised left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Amir, saying he uses batsmen’s weaknesses to his advantage.
