Kamran Akmal: “I have been saying for three or four years that the way he is playing will make the future very difficult. Modern-day cricket is moving at a rapid pace, and you must adapt”
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Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal has urged fellow wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan to adapt his approach in T20 cricket, warning that the future could otherwise be very difficult for him.
Tanvir Ahmed: “Sufyan Moqim performed brilliantly in the [Asia Cup Rising Stars]. Where is he now? He was with the squad for so long, and now he has been sidelined”
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Former Pakistan speedster Tanvir Ahmed admitted he is surprised spinner Sufyan Moqim has simply disappeared from the national team.
Usman Tariq: “I must credit Nicholas Pooran, he saw me in the Abu Dhabi T10 and suggested me in the Knight Riders. He believed in me and trusted that I could deliver, and I did. Pooran and Pollard supported me when I really needed it”
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Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq has expressed gratitude to West Indies power-hitters Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard for believing in and supporting him.
Faisal Iqbal on Babar Azam: “Young kids are getting him like a piece of cake. Every passing day, he is disgracing himself at the international level. He doesn’t want to learn. In my opinion, he’s [past] his prime. Time to hang up his boots”
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Former Pakistan cricketer Faisal Iqbal has slammed batsman Babar Azam, saying he is “[past] his prime” and should retire.
Salman Ali Agha: “I hope he performs the way he has been doing in domestic cricket and leagues, and carries that form into international cricket”
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Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha has expressed high hopes for batting prospect Khawaja Nafay, backing him to deliver strong performances at the international level.
Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Amir: “I would be very happy and would definitely consider it if the Bangladesh Cricket Board asked me to be their bowling coach or mentor”
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Pakistan left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir has said he would consider taking up the role of Bangladesh’s bowling coach if approached.
Pakistan spinner Ali Usman: “Top domestic performers should get a chance”
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Pakistan left-arm spinner Ali Usman feels he and other top performers in domestic cricket deserve a chance to play international cricket.
David Warner: “Like a four-year-old bowling. It stays so low”
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Australia opening batsman David Warner said Pakistan fast bowler Zaman Khan bowls like a four-year-old as the ball “stays so low”.
Mike Hesson: “He offers a contrast to our batting group. We’ve got plenty of stroke-makers, and Babar provides the glue that holds everything together”
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Pakistan white-ball head coach Mike Hesson believes batsman Babar Azam “provides the glue that holds everything together”.
Salman Ali Agha: “I think Khawaja Nafay is very exciting – a very good batsman. The best thing about him is that he can keep as well. We are very excited for him”
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Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha believes Khawaja Nafay is a “very good batsman” and an exciting prospect for the men in green.
