Umar Akmal: “He is my son and he is very passionate about cricket but if I share my honest opinion; I don’t want him to play cricket as you know it is Pakistan”
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Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has admitted that he doesn’t want his son to pursue a career in cricket.
Moin Khan: “Why wasn’t Aamer Jamal in the squad? From what I have seen he is the sort of dedicated and passionate player we need. Did we even give him a fair chance to develop as a white-ball player?”
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Former Pakistan captain Moin Khan has questioned whether fast-bowling all-rounder Aamer Jamal was given “a fair chance to develop as a white-ball player”.
Saqlain Mushtaq: “He is passionate and a warrior, he is a game-changer and a strong believer, he is focused and mighty dedicated. Allah bless you and keep rising and shining Shaheen Shah Afridi. Keep holding our flag high”
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Saqlain Mushtaq, the legendary Pakistan spinner, has acknowledged the impact left-arm seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi has, calling him a “game-changer” and a “warrior.”
Sarfaraz Ahmed: “Abdullah is passionate about playing cricket. But, I don’t want him to become a cricketer”
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Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed said he doesn’t want his son Abdullah to become a cricketer in the future.
Faf du Plessis: “They [Sarfaraz Ahmed and MS Dhoni] are quite different. MS is quiet and reserved. He does most of his things instinctively on the field. Sarfaraz is the opposite and almost like Virat [Kohli]”
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South Africa batsman Faf du Plessis said Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfaraz Ahmed is almost like India skipper Virat Kohli and different to MS Dhoni in regards to his captaincy style.
Wasim Akram: “I am excited to see Younis Khan back in Pakistan cricket. I saw his work ethic while he was working with Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL, he is remarkably fit and passionate”
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Legendary Pakistan left-arm seamer Wasim Akram has heaped praise on iconic batsman Younis Khan, saying he is “remarkably fit and passionate”.
James Vince: “To be able to get an opportunity to play in front of such big crowds and passionate fans is simply amazing”
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England batsman James Vince has admitted that playing in Pakistan “in front of such big crowds and passionate fans is simply amazing”.
Babar Azam: “I really enjoyed batting in front of home crowds. When fans take your name and you hear slogans in the stands, your confidence increases 200 percent. It is an inexplicable feeling”
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Babar Azam showed his passion and emotion when talking about playing Test cricket returning to Pakistan.
Mickey Arthur: “They [are] incredibly passionate about the country they represent and they are incredibly passionate about their cricket”
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Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur has said that the players are “incredibly passionate about the country they represent”.
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“I think it’s possibly a way to keep [Test cricket] alive”
West Indies captain Jason Holder has supported Kevin Pietersen’s idea that Test cricketers need to be paid higher salaries.
