Saqlain Mushtaq: “He is passionate and a warrior, he is a game-changer and a strong believer, he is focused and mighty dedicated. Allah bless you and keep rising and shining Shaheen Shah Afridi. Keep holding our flag high”
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Saqlain Mushtaq, the legendary Pakistan spinner, has acknowledged the impact left-arm seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi has, calling him a “game-changer” and a “warrior.”
Shadab Khan: “Such was the mental impact of working with him that I started believing I am the number 1 bowler around”
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Shadab Khan, the Pakistan limited overs vice-captain, admitted he believed he was the number one bowler in the world when he worked with legendary spinner Saqlain Mushtaq.
Ramiz Raja: “The head coach and captain were forced to make Shan Masood play”
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Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has revealed that captain Babar Azam was forced to play top order batsman Shan Masood.
Mohammad Rizwan: “I personally thought that since I wasn’t able to perform, I didn’t deserve to play in the next series. I went to the coach and captain myself and told them that you can drop me because I haven’t performed”
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Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan said he told former head coach Saqlain Mushtaq to drop him and pick Sarfaraz Ahmed instead.
Saqlain Mushtaq: “I think he bowled really well, he has a bright future”
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Pakistan great Saqlain Mushtaq sees great potential in England spinner Rehan Ahmed and believes the 18-year-old is destined for greatness.
Saqlain Mushtaq: “We have no doubt about his abilities”
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Legendary Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has made it clear that no one ever doubted opening batsman Fakhar Zaman’s abilities.
Saqlain Mushtaq: “When he came, he offered me coffee. We talked for 30 minutes. I was ashamed of myself that I had thought that he [thought] highly of himself. He guided me and asked me about my knee”
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Legendary Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq said he was ashamed he thought former India captain Sourav Ganguly was very full of himself.
Saqlain Mushtaq: “Fakhar Zaman is a fighter”
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Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq said opening batsman Fakhar Zaman has always been a fighter as he possesses a never give up attitude and mindset.
Inzamam-ul-Haq: “There are ups and downs in the performance of the team, but Saqlain Mushtaq and Mohammad Yousuf have done a good job”
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Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has lauded head coach Saqlain Mushtaq and batting coach Mohammad Yousuf for doing a good job.
Saqlain Mushtaq: “Babar Azam has been playing well, playing good shots”
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Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq said captain Babar Azam has been doing exceptionally well and playing “good shots”.
