Hussain Talat: “Now I don’t read comments on social media. Even if you look at other players, there is a lot of unnecessary criticism. Anyone can comment on your profiles and your family also sees that. That’s sad”
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Pakistan batsman Hussain Talat believes there is a lot of “unnecessary criticism” being directed towards players by fans.
Ali Raza: “If a cricketer like Ian Bishop praises me, it’s an honour. I’m also trying to prove that Ian Bishop’s praise is justified”
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Pakistan pace bowler Ali Raza is determined to prove why former West Indies speedster Ian Bishop’s praise was justified.
Yasir Arafat: “Kamran Ghulam always kept his head down and never went to the media or complained on social media, even though he had a lot of support from fans saying he deserved to be in the team”
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Former Pakistan all-rounder Yasir Arafat has lauded middle order batsman Kamran Ghulam for never complaining once when he continuously kept being ignored by the national selectors.
Shahid Afridi: “I’ve stopped speaking because my comments about Shaheen often lead to negativity. I don’t praise him much and usually end up scolding him, which creates a negative image”
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Legendary Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi said he has stopped talking about left-arm seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi as his comments regularly get turned into negativity.
Shahid Afridi: “I praise him too, he’s strong and well-built, he hits well. He has played good knocks in the West Indies”
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Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi said he praises “strong and well-built” wicketkeeper-batsman Azam Khan despite his struggles at the international level.
Haris Rauf: “Virat Kohli is a superstar and if a player of his stature praises you then it obviously gives you a lot of confidence”
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Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has admitted that he got a huge confidence boost after getting praised by India batting icon Virat Kohli.
Sir Viv Richards: “I have always praised Mohammad Amir and I’m happy to see him play for Quetta Gladiators. Amir will be a classy inclusion for Quetta”
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Legendary West Indies batsman Sir Viv Richards is glad Pakistan left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir is playing for the Quetta Gladiators, saying he is a “classy inclusion.”
Imran Nazir: “When the entire team is not doing anything, you can’t blame Babar as much as you want by lifting him, but now I also see that everyone is behind him, why don’t you say anything to the other players?”
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Former Pakistan power-hitter Imran Nazir expressed his frustration at the fact that star batsman Babar Azam is always blamed when things go wrong for the men in green.
Sir Viv Richards: “I don’t know if Amir will have pace similar to Naseem Shah but we are happy that an experienced player is part of the side”
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Iconic West Indies batsman Sir Viv Richards has lavished praise on Pakistan left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir, but expressed uncertainty if he is as fast as pace sensation Naseem Shah.
Mir Hamza: “Wasim Akram advised me to stick to my basics and not try too hard on bouncy Australian pitches. After bowling well, he praised my precision and experience from playing 100 first-class matches, wishing me the best for the future”
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Pakistan fast bowler Mir Hamza has revealed that legendary left-arm seamer Wasim Akram “praised my precision” during the recent three-Test series against Australia.