Shahid Afridi: “The Australia series is a significant one and I understand this is a huge responsibility. Regarding captaincy, I don’t think there should be any changes, especially in Test cricket. Babar Azam should continue to lead”
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Iconic Pakistan big-hitter Shahid Afridi believes it was a bad move to remove Babar Azam as Test captain ahead of the upcoming three-match series against Australia.
Ramiz Raja: “Pakistan need to assess Fakhar”
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Ramiz Raja, the former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, believes it is time for the team management to make a decision on opening batsman Fakhar Zaman.
Rashid Latif: “Retaining Rizwan as vice-captain is not justifiable”
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Rashid Latif, the former wicketkeeper-batsman, feels it is “not justifiable” for Pakistan to retain Mohammad Rizwan as vice-captain in Test cricket.
Mickey Arthur: “I am convinced that Karachi Kings have the ability to retain the title this year”
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Former Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur believes the Karachi Kings can retain their title in the upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Shoaib Akhtar: “He is required”
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Iconic Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has urged the nationals selectors to retain veteran batsman Azhar Ali for the upcoming series against South Africa.
Najam Sethi: “If I had been there (in the PCB), I would have extended Mickey Arthur’s contract. Mickey and his coaching team gave good results and they were able to prepare the players”
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Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi believes it was a massive mistake for the board to let Mickey Arthur go as head coach after the 2019 World Cup.
Younis Khan: “If Hafeez keeps on playing like he did yesterday or does even better, demonstrates his form and fitness, then why should he be dumped?”
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Younis Khan has urged Pakistan not to drop veteran all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez and batsman Asad Shafiq.
Brad Hogg: “I will always try to favour the older player (bias), but in this case I feel Rizwan deserves another opportunity. Sarfaraz averages 25 in his last 11 innings which is a concern”
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Former Australia spinner Brad Hogg believes that Pakistan should stick with Mohammad Rizwan for the second Test against England.
Sarfaraz Ahmed: “We need to support these players, including the likes of Fakhar Zaman”
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Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed believes the national team should retain opening batsman Fakhar Zaman even though he is going through a rough patch.
Australia are over the moon after retaining the Ashes in England for the first time in 18 years
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Australia beat England by 185 runs in the final hour on the fifth day in Manchester to retain the Ashes in England for the first time since 2001.
