Rashid Latif: “Sufiyan Muqeem from Kashmir is repeatedly included and dropped. He deserves consistent chances”
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Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Rashid Latif is frustrated spinner Sufiyan Muqeem is not getting consistent chances to shine at the international level.
Mickey Arthur: “What he provides is a power game, but he also provides a left-handed option at the back end of the innings, which is quite crucial”
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Former Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur said big-hitting all-rounder Khushdil Shah brings a power game to the national team.
Wasim Akram: “Khushdil also came out of the blue”
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Iconic Pakistan pace bowler Wasim Akram admitted that all-rounder Khushdil Shah’s recall to the national team “came out of the blue”.
Awais Zia: “Feed him or you will waste a good bowler”
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Pakistan opening batsman Awais Zia has urged the selectors not to “waste a good bowler” like Akif Javed.
Mohammad Rizwan: “Khushdil has been in exceptional form, and his performances in these tournaments should speak for themselves. I don’t think his selection should be questioned”
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Pakistan limited overs captain Mohammad Rizwan doesn’t think big-hitting all-rounder Khushdil Shah’s selection for the 2025 Champions Trophy “should be questioned”.
Basit Ali: “Rizwan was the one who brought Khushdil Shah into the team. His thinking was that since they wouldn’t pick an opener, Kamran Ghulam and Khushdil would fit in. I know Rizwan very well. They invested in Irfan Niazi, but instead of him, Khushdil was selected”
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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali believes limited overs captain Mohammad Rizwan was responsible for picking all-rounder Khushdil Shah over batsman Irfan Khan for the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Aaqib Javed: “Khushdil Shah’s batting technique is currently at its peak, his name was discussed before the visit to Australia”
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Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed has defended the decision to include all-rounder Khushdil Shah in the team for the 2025 Champions Trophy, saying his “batting technique is currently at its peak”.
Shahid Afridi: “If you think social media is going to make you play cricket, it’s not possible. Just like I’m talking about Saim Ayib, there is Abbas and Khushdil”
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Legendary Pakistan power-hitter Shahid Afridi has advised opening batsman Saim Ayub, all-rounder Khushdil Shah and fast bowler Abbas Afridi not to spend too much time on social media as it won’t help them play cricket.
Salman Butt: “Most of his runs have come from the leg side. Whenever I’ve watched him, he always focuses on playing towards the leg side. And because of this, he often finds himself trapped”
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Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt said all-rounder Khushdil Shah “often finds himself trapped” when batting because he heavily favours the leg side.
Samiullah Khan: “Akif Javed is a future star for Pakistan”
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Former left-arm seamer Samiullah Khan sees up-and-coming fast bowler Akif Javed becoming a “future star for Pakistan”.
