Misbah-ul-Haq: “At some point, you should give him a few matches and keep on giving him confidence”
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Former Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq said opening batsman Shan Masood should be given the opportunity to play a few matches in order to ensure he doesn’t lose confidence.
Shoaib Malik: “I asked Babar to communicate with me, even if that means playing limited series. He told me to play the series against Bangladesh and I did”
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Veteran Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik has revealed that captain Babar Azam tells him which series to play.
Ramiz Raja: “I’m hopeful that we get to see [Shahnawaz] Dhani in the second Test match”
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Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja said he hopes to see uncapped pace bowler Shahnawaz Dhani play in the second Test against Zimbabwe.
Shahid Afridi: “I think these guys can represent Pakistan for a long time if they can focus on their fitness levels”
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Former all-rounder Shahid Afridi believes that opener Sharjeel Khan and wicketkeeper-batsman Azam Khan can represent Pakistan for a long time.
Mohammad Wasim on Kamran Ghulam, Aamer Yamin and Amad Butt: “The three are in the larger pool of players and will get their opportunity at some stage as we have a busy year of cricket ahead of us”
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Pakistan chief selector Mohammad Wasim has confirmed that Kamran Ghulam, Aamer Yamin and Amad Butt will “get their opportunity at some stage” to play international cricket.
Pakistan batsman Haider Ali: “My favourite player is Rohit Sharma, I’ve always liked him and want to emulate him, he plays with a free mind and I want to do the same”
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Pakistan big-hitter Haider Ali said he wants to play with a free mind like India opener Rohit Sharma.
Chris Gayle: “I never thought I would be playing with Sarfaraz [Ahmed] who is one of the most successful captains of Pakistan in recent times”
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West Indies power-hitter Chris Gayle has admitted that he never thought he would play with Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfaraz Ahmed.
Pakistan seamer Hasan Ali: “If you want me to go out there now and play for another 5 days I am ready”
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Pakistan pace bowler Hasan Ali has made it clear that he has no fitness issues and is ready to go out and play a five-day game right now.
Babar Azam: “Saud Shakeel has been performing well in domestic tournaments, he can play spin”
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Pakistan captain Babar Azam has lavished praise on batsman Saud Shakeel, saying he is “performing well in domestic tournaments”.
Usman Salahuddin: “Many other players have received offers and I guess those who don’t see any prospects of further progress in Pakistan cricket will leave in the hope that their future is brighter overseas”
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Usman Salahuddin has revealed that many Pakistan players could go play in the United States of America if they feel they have brighter prospects overseas.
