Shoaib Malik: “I would give the example of AB de Villiers here. He would know ok the bowler has bowled a yorker now, he will bowl a slow bouncer here or outside off stump”
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Pakistan power-hitter Shoaib Malik said legendary South Africa batsman AB de Villiers knew what bowlers were going to do next as his knowledge of the game was simply superb.
Ian Chappell: “I just think it’s damn ridiculous that you haven’t got Test matches between India and Pakistan”
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Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has called for the resumption of bilateral series between India and Pakistan, saying it’s ridiculous that they are not playing each other regularly.
Mohammad Rizwan: “He is a very important member of our side”
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Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan acknowledged that spin-bowling all-rounder Shadab Khan has become an integral part of the national team.
Ravi Shastri: “The expectations are a little bit too much on him”
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Former India head coach Ravi Shastri admitted that the expectations on Pakistan pace bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi are a bit too high.
Kamran Akmal: “If you want him to be the captain of the team, Pakistan cricket will have to bear a big loss as he might not be around for too long (as a batter)”
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Pakistan veteran Kamran Akmal said if Babar Azam continues captaining the team, he “might not be around for too long” as a batsman.
Haris Rauf: “It is people’s job to talk, so they will talk. You face criticism in any sport you play”
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Pakistan speedster Haris Rauf said he doesn’t pay attention to all the criticism directed towards him as it is people’s job to talk.
Kamran Akmal: “If he considers me an elder brother, Babar Azam should quit captaincy after [the] World Cup”
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Senior wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal has called on Babar Azam to quit as Pakistan captain.
Mohammad Rizwan: “He is a plus point in our bowling”
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Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan said fast bowler Mohammad Wasim Jnr “is a plus point” for the bowling attack.
Younis Khan on Babar Azam: “Leadership qualities aren’t there in everyone, there’s no spark in his captaincy”
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Legendary Pakistan batsman Younis Khan has taken aim at Babar Azam, suggesting that he doesn’t have the necessary qualities to be a leader as there is “no spark”.
Wasim Akram: “I was impressed by Pakistan’s bowlers. Dahani, playing his 3rd or 4th game, Naseem Shah, [19] years old”
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Pakistan fast bowling icon Wasim Akram said the young pace duo of Shahnawaz Dahani and Naseem Shah have impressed him.
