Pakistan batsman Kamran Ghulam: “I feel I haven’t been given the chances I should have been given. I have performed in every format. I am playing domestic cricket continuously – just pick up the record and see for yourself. The consistent performances are there”
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Pakistan batsman Kamran Ghulam believes he deserved more opportunities at the international level, citing his consistent performances in domestic cricket.
Rumman Raees on Babar Azam: “There is no doubt about his class or his batting. But in T20 cricket, I feel he should respectfully consider retirement and focus on [the] ODI and Test formats”
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Former Pakistan pacer Rumman Raees has advised Test captain and top order batsman Babar Azam to consider retiring from T20Is.
Khurram Manzoor: “There were question marks over Haris’ performance in the ODI format but he has still been included in the national ODI squad”
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Veteran Pakistan batsman Khurram Manzoor has called out Director of High-Performance Aaqib Javed over the decision to pick Haris Rauf in the ODI team even though there have been doubts about his performance in the format.
Misbah-ul-Haq: “Most cricketers get upset with me because I set the performance standard based on fitness. The fitness standards of national cricketers need to be raised”
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Pakistan selector Misbah-ul-Haq has admitted that players’ fitness standards must improve as it is currently not good enough.
Shahid Afridi: “The head coach is giving Shadab chance after chance. That’s why I said Shadab can become the next Pakistan captain. But looking at his recent performance, he doesn’t even deserve a place in the playing XI”
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Former Pakistan power-hitter Shahid Afridi has said that Shadab Khan should forget about becoming T20I captain, adding that he would not even pick the spin-bowling all-rounder in the team.
Kamran Akmal: “Those who appointed Salman Ali Agha as captain should consider whether Salman Ali Agha is even eligible to be included in the T20 squad”
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Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal said those who decided to appoint Salman Ali Agha as T20I captain should consider if he is even good enough to be in the team.
Imad Wasim: “When will he win us a game? When will he make an impact in the big matches? The entire country prays for Babar to score runs. But support cannot replace performance. It’s about impact in big matches”
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Former Pakistan spinner Imad Wasim has expressed growing frustration with Babar Azam, questioning when the top order batsman will deliver in crucial matches.
Shahid Afridi: “Shadab is not a bad choice for [the] captaincy because we do not have many other options at the moment”
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Legendary Pakistan power-hitter Shahid Afridi has backed spin-bowling all-rounder Shadab Khan to replace Salman Ali Agha as T20I captain.
Shahid Afridi: “We need runs from Saim Ayub instead [of] performance with the ball. Babar Azam should open in case Saim does not score”
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Iconic Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has urged opening batsman Saim Ayub to focus on scoring runs rather than taking wickets with his spin bowling.
Pakistan batsman Babar Azam: “I’ve never said that I won’t play at a certain position because my performance might be affected. I’m ready to play at any number according to the team’s requirements”
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Pakistan batsman Babar Azam has made it clear that he never said he wouldn’t bat at a certain position.
