Salman Butt: “Shaheen Afridi’s presence is vital for Pakistan cricket with an important season ahead. While his commitment is commendable, playing in less crucial matches could risk his long-term fitness”
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Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has stressed the need for pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi’s workload to be managed properly.
Stuart Broad: “He’s got such a presence about him when he runs in, and I love to see bowlers run in with energy and vibrancy to their run-up”
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Stuart Broad, the England seamer, admitted that Pakistan left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has “got such a presence about him” when running in to bowl.
Pakistan legend Javed Miandad: “I’m sure the players will benefit from my presence. I come with a lot of experience”
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The Pakistan players will benefit from my presence as I bring a wealth of experience, legendary batsman Javed Miandad said.
Shaun Tait: “Sometimes it is not even his [Shaheen] pace, sometimes it’s about his presence, standing at the top of his mark, and [the] world’s finest batter think they don’t want to face this bowler”
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Pakistan bowling coach Shaun Tait said the world’s best batsmen don’t want to face left-arm seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Matthew Hayden: “Babar has command and presence and he needs to fulfil that role in a batting sense and captain”
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Pakistan batting consultant Matthew Hayden said captain Babar Azam has significant “command and presence” when batting at the crease.
Fakhar Zaman: “Babar’s presence on the ground has a good impact on each player and in the dressing room, and [he] treats everyone with great respect”
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Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has heaped praise on captain Babar Azam, saying he treats everyone with respect.
Shadab Khan: “The presence of Musa and Haris is a huge plus for us as their pace makes a real difference at any stage of the game”
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Pakistan spinner Shadab Khan has lavished praise on fast bowlers Haris Rauf and Muhammad Musa, saying “their pace makes a real difference at any stage of the game”.
“I’ve done all the right things to be back here”
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After spending more than a year on the sidelines, West Indies pace bowler Kemar Roach is eager to make his presence felt in the upcoming three-Test series against England.
“I am confident going into the match against them”
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Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed is backing his side to put up a better performance when they take on South Africa in their second Champions Trophy group stage match on Wednesday.
“I feel like I’m in a really good place and I feel like I’ve played a lot of cricket”
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With his injury woes seemingly a thing of the past, Australia seamer Pat Cummins is determined to make his presence felt at the Champions Trophy, which starts on Thursday.
