Azhar Ali: “I still believe that he’s a top player, he’s Pakistan’s best player”
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Ex-captain Azhar Ali still feels batsman Babar Azam is Pakistan’s best player despite all his struggles as of late.
Azhar Ali: “There’s some exciting batting talent. The [Under-19] captain Farhan Yousaf, he already represented Lahore in T20 cricket, he’s a very explosive batter who can change the game”
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Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali thinks Under-19 captain Farhan Yousaf is a player to watch out for as he is “a very explosive batter who can change the game”.
Mohammad Yousuf: “I gave an opinion of resting Babar Azam as a selector”
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Legendary Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf has revealed that when he was serving as a national selector, he recommended that Babar Azam be rested.
Mohammad Amir: “Even if he is not appointed chief selector, if he comes in as a selector, it will be a good decision. Sarfaraz Ahmed has played with the current players, which could be an advantage”
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Former Pakistan left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir believes ex-captain Sarfaraz Ahmed should be appointed as a selector.
Asad Shafiq: “All players are in our plans. Whoever performs in domestic cricket will get an opportunity”
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Pakistan selector Asad Shafiq has confirmed fast bowler Mushtaq Ahmed Kalhoro is in the selection committee’s plans going forward.
Asad Shafiq: “He will be given another opportunity”
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Pakistan selector Asad Shafiq has confirmed that wicketkeeper-batsman Haseebullah Khan will be “given another opportunity” to play international cricket.
Asad Shafiq: “Whenever Saim is fit, he will make a comeback”
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Pakistan selector Asad Shafiq has announced that opening batsman Saim Ayub will return to the national team when he makes a full recovery from the ankle injury he sustained.
Azhar Ali: “The Pakistan team management rushes bowlers back after an injury; their rehabilitation is not done as it should be”
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Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali has revealed that the “team management rushes bowlers back after an injury”.
Asad Shafiq: “Saud Shakeel has been drafted to further bolster the batting and capitalise on his rich vein of form in Test cricket, particularly in home conditions”
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Pakistan selector Asad Shafiq has high hopes for Saud Shakeel in the 2025 Champions Trophy as he expects the middle order batsman to “further bolster the batting”.
Fakhar Zaman: “For a player like Babar Azam, batting number doesn’t matter, he is such a player that his class doesn’t let you down”
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Pakistan power-hitter Fakhar Zaman said it doesn’t matter where Babar Azam bats as he is good enough to excel at any position.
