Shan Masood: “For him to take that pressure of not scoring runs in the last few Test matches and come up with a performance like this. He also lost his opening partner, and he’s just in his early 20s. That speaks volumes”
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Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood praised opening batsman Abdullah Shafique for his ability to withstand pressure.
Mohammad Hafeez: “Playing for Pakistan has always been my priority and ultimate satisfaction. This is not the first time that I have refused to play in leagues”
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Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez said that he will continue putting his country and international cricket first over domestic T20 tournaments.
Waqar Younis: “I get more satisfaction when I am actively involved with the team and trying to help the players to learn about cricket”
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Waqar Younis has revealed that he wanted to be Pakistan’s bowling coach again since he had “some clear ideas on what I want to achieve in this role”.
“It is imperative that we prepare for overseas visits with diligence and intelligence”
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Former India batsman VVS Laxman has announced that the national team have to “substitute extensive preparation with smart preparation” when they travel overseas.
Kallis believes there is nothing better than winning matches for South Africa
Veteran South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis has announced that he is uninterested in being compared to some of the greatest cricketing names to have ever played the sport.
Dravid is concerned that more and more younger players will look to play for money rather than for their country
Former Indian batting legend Rahul Dravid has called on the younger generation to keep the tradition of Test cricket alive, and not give in to the lucrative world of Twenty20 cricket.
