Kamran Akmal: “the captain and coach at that time didn’t utilise him properly. He was such a talented player that his style of play exposed others, as not everyone could play like him”
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Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal said not everyone could play like his brother Umar Akmal, who he feels was not utilised properly.
Mohammad Amir: “I also mentioned Wasim Akram, who said that even monkeys don’t eat as many bananas as [the] Pakistani players are consuming. You can’t say such things about players”
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Pakistan left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir has called out pace icon Wasim Akram for saying the national players are eating more bananas than monkeys do.
Sikandar Bakht: “He is a very good candidate, he is becoming more mature, and his performance is also impressive. Give him a long run”
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Former Pakistan fast bowler Sikandar Bakht has thrown his support behind Salman Ali Agha as captain, saying the middle order batsman should be given “a long run”.
His comments come after Salman was named Pakistan’s T20I captain prior to the recent tour of New Zealand.
Ahmed Shehzad: “If Wasim Akram thinks he can make things better, then he should step up and do it”
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Pakistan batsman Ahmed Shehzad has challenged iconic left-arm pace bowler Wasim Akram to “step up” and help make the national team better.
Michael Clarke: “In regards to Pakistan cricket, I think they would be better suited right now by finding one of their own as head coach. I think Waqar Younis is a good example. If Pakistan could get him as head coach right now, I think that would be great”
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Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes Pakistan should get legendary fast bowler Waqar Younis in as head coach right now.
Pakistan spinner Shadab Khan: “I can bat at number four on merit. I have worked hard to enhance my bowling but have natural talent of batting”
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Pakistan T20I vice-captain Shadab Khan said he has a natural talent for batting and can see himself coming in as high as number four.
Shahid Afridi: “I have been watching (Mohammad) Haris for a long time and he has talent, but talent without performance is useless”
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Renowned Pakistan six-hitter Shahid Afridi said he knows big-hitting batsman Mohammad Haris “has talent”, but pointed out that it is useless if he doesn’t perform.
Sunil Gavaskar: “My request to [the] PCB is just leave Babar Azam alone. You will see him scoring runs very soon. Dropping him will slow down his confidence”
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Iconic India batsman Sunil Gavaskar has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) not to drop batsman Babar Azam as it will “slow down his confidence”.
