Moin Khan: “There was no replacement for Babar and Rizwan, so why were they dropped? A personal grudge was carried out against Babar and Rizwan. The strike-rate of the others should also be considered”
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Former Pakistan captain Moin Khan believes Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan were dropped from the T20I team as a “personal grudge” was carried out against them.
Ahmed Shehzad: “Sarfaraz must now consider his career direction, especially as he’s not getting younger”
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Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad has advised wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfaraz Ahmed to have a long and hard think about his “career direction”.
Pakistan seamer Hasan Ali: “The management had already told me that I was Haris Rauf’s replacement only for the Ireland and England tours. So when Haris gets fit, you will automatically be out”
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Pakistan pace bowler Hasan Ali has confirmed that he was informed he wouldn’t play in the 2024 T20 World Cup as he was in the national team prior to the tournament as a back-up for Haris Rauf.
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.
Shahid Afridi: “If this doesn’t work out, Pakistan could give [a] chance to Fakhar Zaman as an opener during the World Cup”
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Iconic Pakistan powerhouse Shahid Afridi believes if Saim Ayub continues to fail as an opening batsman, Fakhar Zaman can take his place at the top of the order in the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Marcus Harris: “He’s very accurate as a leg-spinner which is half the battle then he’s got some good variations”
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Australia opening batsman Marcus Harris said Pakistan mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed is “very accurate” and possesses “some good variations”, which makes him tough to face.
Ramiz Raja: “His body language is looking shocking”
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Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has slammed opening batsman Fakhar Zaman for his shocking body language.
Inzamam-ul-Haq: “He bowls well with the old ball too and is a team man as well. He brings energy into the team”
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Former Pakistan chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq said pace bowler Hasan Ali brings great energy to the team, which was one of the reasons why he was selected for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Moin Khan: “Hasan Ali is an experienced bowler, who has been through similar circumstances. From that point of view, this decision is suitable and Hasan Ali’s selection is justified”
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Former Pakistan captain Moin Khan fully understands why fast bowler Hasan Ali was included in the team for the ongoing 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Inzamam-ul-Haq: “Once Naseem Shah was ruled out, we also needed a bowler who could bowl with the new ball, and I think Hasan Ali is a great choice”
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Inzamam-ul-Haq, who recently resigned as Pakistan chief selector due to conflict of interest issues, believes Hasan Ali was the best new ball bowler to replace Naseem Shah.