Saud Shakeel: “Usman Tariq made his mark in the cricket world in no time, but now batters come prepared against him. Usman will now have to do something different to prove himself”
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Pakistan batsman Saud Shakeel has admitted that mystery spinner Usman Tariq needs to “do something different to prove himself”, as batters are now better prepared to face him.
Steve Smith: “Sahibzada Farhan hits sixes for fun”
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Australia batsman Steve Smith has lauded Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan, saying he “hits sixes for fun”.
Salman Butt: “May Allah save Sameer Minhas from our coaches. It’s very rare for an emerging batter to start performing right from the first season. Sameer Minhas is an excellent player; I pray that Allah protect him from our coaches”
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Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has called for rising star Sameer Minhas to be protected from the country’s coaches.
Iftikhar Ahmed: “My aim is to make a comeback in the Pakistan team and win the next World Cup”
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Pakistan big-hitting all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed said he is seeking a recall to the national team and wants to win the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Ashton Turner: “One of the highlights has been the effectiveness of Faisal Akram. That is the nature of wrist spinners – they bring a unique X-factor to the side”
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Australia batsman Ashton Turner has praised Pakistan’s Faisal Akram, saying wrist-spinners like him “bring a unique X-factor to the side”.
Yasir Hameed: “Sameer Minhas [is] a special talent”
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Former Pakistan cricketer Yasir Hameed believes young Pakistan batsman Sameer Minhas is a “special talent”.
Pakistan batsman Sharjeel Khan: “I have worked very hard on my fitness and cricket, I am looking for an opportunity to play for my country and I am always ready”
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Pakistan batsman Sharjeel Khan said he has been waiting for his opportunity to play international cricket again.
Pakistan batsman Irfan Khan: “Who says I am not consistent, look at my average and strike-rate playing in the lower order”
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Pakistan batsman Irfan Khan has hit out at those who doubt him, asking “who says I am not consistent”.
Pakistan cricketer Jahandad Khan: “I consider myself Pakistan’s best all-rounder, and in the future I will prove myself”
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Pakistan cricketer Jahandad Khan believes he is the best all-rounder in the country.
Abbas Afridi on Umar Gul: “Having a Test cricketer in the family definitely helps; you learn a lot, but you also get scolded… I often receive calls from him where he advises me and helps me improve”
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Pakistan fast bowler Abbas Afridi said his uncle, former speedster Umar Gul, has played a significant role in his development.
