Should have been ready for ODIs one year ago, Rashid Latif picks four Pakistan players with bright futures

Rashid Latif said Pakistan cricketers Zaman Khan, Qasim Akram, Abrar Ahmed and Mubasir Khan should have been ready for ODIs one year ago

Rashid Latif: “Abrar [Ahmed], Zaman [Khan], Qasim Akram and Mubasir [Khan] should have been prepared for ODIs one year ago”

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Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif believes fast bowler Zaman Khan, all-rounder Qasim Akram and spinners Abrar Ahmed and Mubasir Khan should have been ready to play ODIs one year ago.

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Batting in different situations no longer a problem for me, Pakistan player in blazing form says

Pakistan batsman Abdullah Shafique: “Overall, it was a good journey. I scored a hundred and batted with consistency. It was a great learning experience to bat in different situations. It is now on me to be prepared and wait for a perfect opportunity”

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Pakistan batsman Abdullah Shafique has said batting in different situations is no longer a problem for him as he learned to do it during the recently-concluded National T20 Cup.

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Not disappointed to miss five games, Pakistan bowler heating up says

Pakistan fast bowler Ahmed Bashir: “I wasn’t disappointed after missing out on the first five Central Punjab matches in the tournament; I worked hard at the gym and kept myself prepared since I wanted to grab the opportunity whenever it came my way”

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Pakistan fast bowler Ahmed Bashir made it clear that he was not disappointed to miss out on Central Punjab’s first five games in the National T20 Cup.

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Pakistan captain Babar Azam: I’m sure we will be ready for the challenge against England

Babar Azam: “We have lined up a series of training sessions and practice matches so I’m sure by the time the Test series begins we will be ready for it”

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Pakistan limited overs captain and batsman Babar Azam is confident his side will be ready for the challenge of facing England in their backyard.

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Root: Strong World Cup campaign can get England ready for the Ashes

Joe Root: “Hopefully we’ll be on a flier after a brilliant World Cup. Ultimately when those Test matches come round, we know we’re going to have to be absolutely ready for them”

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England Test captain Joe Root has noted that his side could excel in the Ashes series against Australia if they have a successful World Cup campaign.

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