Their big-hitting can get even better, Mahmood on powerful Pakistan trio

Azhar Mahmood said the big-hitting of the Pakistan trio of Asif Ali, Azam Khan and Hasan Ali can get better

Azhar Mahmood: “I would like to enhance their talents further in the area of power-hitting which will not only help Islamabad but will also serve the interests of Pakistan as well”

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Islamabad United coach Azhar Mahmood believes Asif Ali, Azam Khan and Hasan Ali’s big-hitting can get even better.

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Can have same impact as Sunil Narine, Matthew Hayden on Pakistan player capable of hitting big

Matthew Hayden said Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali can have the same impact as Sunil Narine

Matthew Hayden: “Power-hitting through is an important element of T20 cricket. If you have a look at Sunil Narine, he can make an impact, the way Hasan Ali can do the same”

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Ex-Australia opener Matthew Hayden said Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali can have the same impact as West Indies all-rounder Sunil Narine.

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Only option is to hit the ball hard, Pakistan player used to batting in the death overs says

Pakistan quick Hasan Ali said his only option is to hit the ball hard

Pakistan quick Hasan Ali: “I usually get to bat in death overs in T20Is and the only option I have at that point is to hit the ball hard”

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Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali said the only option he has is to hit the ball hard since he usually bats in the death overs of a match.

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Try him at number three, Yasir Hameed wants Pakistan batsman to be promoted up the order

Yasir Hameed said try Mohammad Hafeez at number three

Yasir Hameed: “If we try Hafeez batting at 3 and he plays proper cricket, by this at least wickets will be in hand till [the] end and we can go with Fakhar and Sohaib for power-hitting from 10 to 20”

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Former Pakistan batsman Yasir Hameed said veteran all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez should be tried at the number three spot in T20 Internationals.

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