Abdul Samad: “Misbah bhai used to hit big sixes; I’ve worked quite a lot with him”
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Pakistan big-hitter Abdul Samad has revealed that he has worked “quite a lot” with former captain Misbah-ul-Haq, drawing inspiration from the middle order batsman’s ability to clear the boundary.
Imad Wasim: “Why didn’t Asif Ali become an Iftikhar? Why didn’t Khushdil become an Iftikhar? There is a very simple answer. The environment and template did not support them”
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Former Pakistan left-arm spinner Imad Wasim has said that Asif Ali and Khushdil Shah were unable to establish themselves as long-term power-hitters in the national side like Iftikhar Ahmed because the environment “did not support them”.
Salman Butt: “They are trying to make Babar Azam a power-hitter, which he cannot become”
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Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt said people are trying to turn Babar Azam into a power-hitter, even though he is not capable of being one.
Mike Hesson: “He’s a very fine all-round cricketer”
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Pakistan white-ball head coach Mike Hesson has lauded T20I vice-captain Shadab Khan, calling him a “very fine all-round cricketer”.
Pakistan batsman Iftikhar Ahmed: “We should create a schedule for at least six months dedicated to developing the power-hitting skills of players. This way, we can see significant improvements at the next level”
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Pakistan batsman Iftikhar Ahmed has put forth the idea of creating a six-month schedule to develop players’ power-hitting skills.
Sohail Tanvir: “You sent Asif Ali to open, who has zero technique. He is not a technically sound batter, but only a power-hitter. I personally witnessed his technique in the nets; he just swings his bat”
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Former Pakistan left-arm speedster Sohail Tanvir has slammed power-hitter Asif Ali, saying he “has zero technique” and “just swings his bat”.
Pakistan batsman Abdul Samad: “Our team lacks power-hitters, so I will try to fill that gap”
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Pakistan batsman Abdul Samad has admitted that the men in green lack power-hitters and thus wants to “fill that gap”.
Sohaib Maqsood: “Unpopular opinion but I think Usman Khan should be part of [the] Pakistan ODI setup too. We lack power-hitters in our country so at least try batters who have different and unorthodox areas of scoring runs on good length balls”
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Pakistan batsman Sohaib Maqsood believes big-hitter Usman Khan should be in the ODI team going forward.
Shadab Khan: “The way you have won matches for Pakistan and other teams at the very end of games doesn’t get its recognition”
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Pakistan spinner Shadab Khan believes big-hitting batsman Asif Ali doesn’t get the recognition he deserves as a match-winner.
Shadab Khan: “Players like them are too good to watch”
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Pakistan spinner Shadab Khan has admitted that he has fun watching Saim Ayub bat as he provides plenty of entertainment.
