Josh Philippe: “Batting with Babar was outstanding. He’s incredibly calm out there and kept me on track”
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Australia cricketer Josh Philippe has recalled his time batting alongside Pakistan batsman Babar Azam during the recent edition of the Big Bash League (BBL), describing the experience as “outstanding.”
Mike Hesson: “There are areas where they can improve, and they are working on those”
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Pakistan white-ball head coach Mike Hesson confirmed that batsmen Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have “areas where they can improve”.
Salman Butt: “As much money as Sydney Sixers have given Babar Azam, they’ve already recovered it through social media. His signing caused a huge rise in their following. Babar Azam is one of the top-notch players, and I believe he truly deserves it”
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Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt believes that batsman Babar Azam fully deserved the money he earned from the Sydney Sixers for playing in the Big Bash League (BBL).
Haris Rauf: “It always feels good to bowl against Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan. Babar is a world-class batter”
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Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has heaped praise on Babar Azam, describing him as a “world-class batter.”
Abrar Ahmed: “I didn’t get a chance in Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings, and Islamabad [United] play their own players, Then I went to Quetta, and they believed in me which is why I got success”
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Pakistan mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed has revealed that he never got the opportunity to showcase his talent during his stints with Peshawar Zalmi, Karachi Kings, and Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Tanvir Ahmed: “If Babar Azam goes to the IPL, he will be the most expensive player in the IPL and will be taken on [as a] direct signing there too”
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Former Pakistan fast bowler Tanvir Ahmed believes that batsman Babar Azam would be the most expensive player in the Indian Premier League (IPL) if he were permitted to participate in the tournament.
Aaron Finch: “You’ve got one of the best players that I’ve ever played against. I played against Babar in Pakistan, and it was almost impossible to get him out”
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Former Australia opener Aaron Finch has admitted that it was “almost impossible” to get Babar Azam out when he played against the Pakistan batsman.
Wasim Akram: “I think this young fast bowler from Pakistan who hasn’t played for Pakistan yet, Ali Raza, he’s got a bright future ahead”
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Legendary Pakistan left-arm pacer Wasim Akram believes 17-year-old fast bowler Ali Raza has “got a bright future ahead.”
Sikandar Raza: “Among the bowlers, Ubaid Shah and Ali Raza have impressed me”
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Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza admitted to being very impressed with young Pakistan fast bowlers Ali Raza and Ubaid Shah while playing for the Lahore Qalandars in the 2025 Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Javed Afridi: “Bring Back Babar & Rizwan! Pakistan Cricket deserves its best players on the field. Stop the politics”
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Peshawar Zalmi owner Javed Afridi wants Pakistan batsmen Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan back in the T20I team immediately, saying “stop the politics”.
