Jason Gillespie: “He’s busy, he’s energetic – that’s what Pakistan needs in the short-format space. I was really pleased when that selection was made”
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Former Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie believes the men in green need big-hitting batsman Mohammad Haris in white-ball cricket.
Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq: “Not the outcome I expected, but the journey isn’t over. This is how life is – it’s all about growth and getting stronger with every hurdle. Patience and trust in Allah is the key”
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Pakistan opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq expressed his disappointment over not being selected for the 2025 Champions Trophy, saying it was “not the outcome I expected”.
Mohammad Ali: “A pace bowler must be robust enough to bowl long spells. I have also been fond of bowling long spells and it is not a new thing for me”
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Pakistan seamer Mohammad Ali said being “robust enough to bowl long spells” is a vital skill all fast bowlers must have if they want to be successful.
Abdul Razzaq: “He needs to bowl with patience because sometimes you won’t get wickets and you will have to wait for the batter’s mistake”
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Former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq said left-arm seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi must learn to “bowl with patience” in order to be more effective.
Umar Gul: “Much needed innings from Saud Shakeel, full of dedication, self belief and patience. Magnificent double century from this young boy, many more to come inshaAllah”
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Umar Gul, the former seamer, is confident that Pakistan middle order batsman Saud Shakeel will score “many more” double centuries in the future.
Mohammad Haris: “If I bat with a little bit of patience, I can convert 35 runs into 50s and 50 runs into 70-run knocks”
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Mohammad Haris has admitted that the one thing missing from his batting is patience as he has a tendency to go in firing on all cylinders.
Babar Azam: “The way Abdullah showed his patience and focus, you need this in Test cricket”
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Pakistan captain Babar Azam said opening batsman Abdullah Shafique has the patience and focus required to shine in Test cricket.
Ramiz Raja: “I think he needs to introspect. When you are out of the team, your patience is tested, your temperament is tested, your hard work is tested”
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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja told batsman Ahmed Shehzad that his patience, temperament and hard work will be put to the test since he is out of the national team.
Shahid Afridi: “His patience and determination is extremely praiseworthy”
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Iconic Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi said wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan’s “patience and determination is extremely praiseworthy”.
Sajid Khan: “Fawad Bhai has been a force of resistance in our batting line-up and the dressing room”
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Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan has been really impressed with batsman Fawad Alam, saying he “has been a force of resistance in our batting line-up”.