Aaqib Javed: “Who would’ve thought that Abdullah Shafique could be such a potential pick for the shorter format, but he proved it”
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Lahore Qalandars head coach Aaqib Javed said who would have expected opening batsman Abdullah Shafique to get picked and do well in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Misbah-ul-Haq: “There wasn’t much consistency in his batting”
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Misbah-ul-Haq, the former Pakistan captain, said he is happy to see the vast improvement wicketkeeper Azam Khan has made in his batting after being highly inconsistent in the past.
Saim Ayub: “I got the opportunity to learn from Babar Azam while playing for Peshawar Zalmi. He always gives confidence to youngsters, so I really enjoyed playing alongside him”
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Saim Ayub said he learned a lot from Babar Azam and saw a boost in confidence after playing with the former Pakistan captain for the Peshawar Zalmi in the 2023 Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Umar Gul: “He (Ihsanullah) has emerged from the domestic side and transitioned into T20 cricket, where he showcased his skills”
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Pakistan fast bowling coach Umar Gul has admitted that speedster Ihsanullah is a promising cricketer as he has “showcased his skills” in T20 cricket.
Pakistan seamer Ihsanullah: “I will try to maintain a pace of 145 plus when I return to bowling”
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Pakistan pace bowler Ihsanullah said he will look to bowl around 145 kph when he returns from his elbow injury.
Pakistan fast bowler Ihsanullah: “The good news for my fans is that I will be playing a few matches in the PSL. I aim to play even better than I did before and will participate in four to five matches”
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Pakistan pace ace Ihsanullah has confirmed that he will play four to five matches in the 2024 Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Umar Akmal: “My performances in domestic cricket and especially in PSL are out there for everyone to see, and if it’s in God’s will, I will be able to play for Pakistan”
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Umar Akmal, the Pakistan middle order batsman, is keen to make his international comeback but said it all depends on whether the national selectors pick him.
Kamran Akmal: “Umar’s performances in the Pakistan Cup and PSL were impressive, with an average and strike-rate that were up to the mark. Even when he faced only a few deliveries, he managed to score runs for his team, making him a valuable asset”
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Kamran Akmal believes his brother Umar Akmal can be a “valuable asset” to the Pakistan team as his average and strike-rate has been “up to the mark” in domestic cricket.
Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal: “All performers get their deserving chance in the Pakistan team. I’ll keep working hard, and if God wills, I will make a comeback in the national team”
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Umar Akmal, the Pakistan batsman, has vowed to keep working hard in an attempt to resurrect his international career.
Moin Khan: “Quetta Gladiators made a mistake by releasing Rilee Rossouw. I regret that because I rate him very highly in T20”
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Moin Khan, head coach of the Quetta Gladiators, said he made a big mistake by releasing South Africa batsman Rilee Rossouw from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise.
