You will see a different Babar Azam, former Pakistan batsman excited for his T20I return

Basit Ali said people will see a different Babar Azam when he returns for Pakistan in T20Is

Basit Ali: “The way Babar Azam is practicing and working hard, you will see a different Babar Azam in T20Is whenever he returns”

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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali believes people will see “a different Babar Azam in T20Is” when the star batsman returns to the national team.

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Facing 800 balls every day, Pakistan batsman strengthening his muscles and game says

Pakistan batsman Khawaja Nafay said he faced around 800 balls every day

Pakistan batsman Khawaja Nafay: “We face around 800 balls a day, playing them quickly; it also strengthens our muscles. This practice will benefit us in the future”

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Up-and-coming batsman Khawaja Nafay has revealed that he faced “around 800 balls a day” during the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) skill development camp.

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Viv Richards told me how he got so good at power-hitting, Pakistan batsman Khawaja Nafay highlights 2 key habits

Pakistan batsman Khawaja Nafay said Viv Richards told him how he got so good at power-hitting

Khawaja Nafay on Viv Richards: “I inquired about his power-hitting and how he managed to play the most challenging shots with ease. He responded that he believed in himself and his practice”

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Pakistan up-and-coming batsman Khawaja Nafay revealed legendary West Indies batsman Sir Viv Richards told him how he got so good at power-hitting during the 2025 Pakistan Super League (PSL).

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Getting him out was tough 6-8 months ago, Sohaib Maqsood on Pakistan batsman who gets dismissed 2-3 times per session now

Sohaib Maqsood said getting Pakistan batsman Babar Azam out six to eight months ago was tough

Sohaib Maqsood: “Six to eight months ago, getting him out in practice was tough, now, he gets out two or three times in sessions”

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Pakistan batsman Sohaib Maqsood said it was difficult to get Babar Azam out during practice sessions six to eight months ago, but it is a totally different story now.

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Practice the hook and pull shots, Ramiz Raja informs Pakistan batsman it will help him focus

Ramiz Raja said Pakistan batsman Babar Azam should practice the pull and hook shots as it will help him focus

Ramiz Raja: “Practice hook and pull shots a lot, because then you focus on the ball a lot”

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Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has advised batsman Babar Azam to practice playing hook and pull shots as it will help him “focus on the ball a lot”.

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I don’t scold the players at all, Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed explains why

Aaqib Javed said he doesn't scold the Pakistan players at all

Aaqib Javed: “I don’t scold the players at all. Because in our culture, the teacher scolds, beats, the coach scolds, and abuses. I don’t believe in this. I respect players”

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Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed said he doesn’t “scold the players at all” as he doesn’t “believe in this”.

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Practice in the nets like I’m playing a match, Pakistan speedster keeping himself ready

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi said he practices in the nets like he's playing in a match

Pakistan seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi: “My net practice is like I’m playing a match. I was dividing my bowling spells into conditions and innings phases, and how I’d adjust lengths and pace”

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Pakistan left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has revealed that he practices in the nets as if he is playing in a match.

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