Babar Azam: “The thing about the Pakistan team is that there is pressure. I know that Usman has left so many things, so all of that would be in the back of his mind. But he has made every effort”
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Pakistan limited overs captain Babar Azam has defended new batting sensation Usman Khan, saying he is giving his full effort despite not having impressed at the international level so far.
Pakistan seamer Haris Rauf: “Making a comeback is not easy but if one has [delivered] performances in the past, it is not difficult for the team to select [him] again”
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Pakistan pace bowler Haris Rauf had no doubt he would be selected again after returning from the dislocated shoulder that kept him out of action for a few months.
Salman Butt: “Usman Khan burned all the bridges [by opting to play for Pakistan] so I think he got the reward for that”
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Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt believes batsman Usman Khan was rewarded with a call-up to the national team after he burned all his bridges.
Ravi Bopara: “He’s come such a long way from where he was last year. The first time I saw him was last year and where he is today, is a big difference. He’s growing in confidence”
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Karachi Kings assistant coach Ravi Bopara said he has seen a big difference in up-and-coming Pakistan batsman Irfan Khan over the last year.
Ahmed Shehzad: “You have included Usman Khan in the team, so why have you included him? To gain sympathy? Run a good story, and sympathy will be gained”
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Veteran Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad has questioned the selectors’ decision to include batsman Usman Khan in the national team.
Babar Azam: “We’ve received clearance for Haris Rauf. He’s available for this series. So, by the will of Almighty Allah, he will surely be seen in action in the series”
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Pakistan limited overs captain Babar Azam has confirmed that fast bowler Haris Rauf will make his long-awaited comeback in the ongoing four-match T20I series against England.
Shahid Afridi: “Honestly, I think it would have been a tough decision for the selection committee to bench Usama. They must have seen that Shadab, Imad, and Iftikhar are their spinning options. Agha Salman also bowls, and Saim Ayub does too”
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Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi believes it “would have been a tough decision” for the national selectors to overlook spinner Usama Mir following his return to form.
Sarfraz Nawaz: “Usama should be the first-choice leg-spinner backed by Abrar. Leg-spin is the most effective weapon in T20 cricket. West Indies wickets are bound to provide assistance to leg spin. Usama’s inclusion is a must for the World Cup”
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Former Pakistan fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz believes Usama Mir should be the first-choice leg-spinner in the national team, followed by Abrar Ahmed.
Sarfraz Nawaz: “I don’t think Shadab Khan is capable of creating any impression with the ball”
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Former Pakistan speedster Sarfraz Nawaz has lashed out at spinner Shadab Khan for not being able to create any impact whatsoever.
Wahab Riaz: “He is a back-up of Haris Rauf and we have told that to Hasan Ali. If Haris gets fit before [the] England series, [then] he will be our first choice. If we feel Haris Rauf is not match fit then Hasan Ali will replace him”
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Pakistan selector Wahab Riaz has confirmed Hasan Ali will be a back-up for fellow fast bowler Haris Rauf, who is nearing his return from injury.
