It’s unfortunate, Australia power-hitter on India’s decision not to play in Pakistan for 2025 Champions Trophy

Shane Watson said it's unfortunate India refused to travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy

Shane Watson: “It’s unfortunate things have turned out this way, but everyone loves watching India-Pakistan games. I got a small opportunity to play in the PSL in 2019, the first time after playing there in 2005. It was one of the highlights of my career”

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Former Australia big-hitting all-rounder Shane Watson admitted that “it’s unfortunate” India refused to play the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

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He’s got amazing power, Shane Watson knows Pakistan fast bowler can smash the ball a long way when batting

Shane Watson said Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Wasim Jnr has got amazing power and can smash the ball a long way when batting

Shane Watson: “We’ve been talking to Mohammad Wasim Jnr since the first game about being as still as possible. He’s got amazing hand-eye coordination and power, so he just needs to stand still and trust that he can smash it”

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Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson said Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Wasim Jnr has “amazing hand-eye coordination and power”, and is capable of smashing the ball a long way when batting.

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He’s a natural leader, Shane Watson admits Pakistan player has got great captaincy skills

Shane Watson said Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfaraz Ahmed is a natural leader

Shane Watson: “He’s just his natural leader anyway. So even if he doesn’t ever have a C beside his name, he certainly knows how to be able to add [the] value he needs to”

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Quetta Gladiators head coach Shane Watson said Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfaraz Ahmed is a “natural leader.”

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Exceptional bat speed, Shane Watson amazed by the power up-and-coming Pakistan batsman possesses

Shane Watson said Pakistan batsman Khawaja Nafay has exceptional bat speed and power

Shane Watson: “Khawaja Nafay has exceptional power and bat speed”

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Quetta Gladiators head coach Shane Watson admitted he was amazed by up-and-coming Pakistan batsman Khawaja Nafay’s “exceptional power and bat speed” during the 2024 Pakistan Super League (PSL).

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I’m going to make sure I hit a six, Pakistan fast bowler on facing the last ball of the innings

Pakistan seamer Mohammad Wasim Jnr said he is going to make sure he hits a six if he is facing the last ball of the innings

Pakistan seamer Mohammad Wasim Jnr: “If I get the opportunity, I’m going to swing hard and make sure I clear that boundary”

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Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Wasim Jnr said he is going to swing as hard as he can and make sure he hits a six if he is facing the last ball of the innings.

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He can be Pakistan’s Andre Russell, Shane Watson selects pacer with superb hitting power and athleticism

Shane Watson said Mohammad Wasim Jnr can be Pakistan's Andre Russell

Shane Watson: “We’ve been talking to him about turning himself into the Pakistani Andre Russell with the skill and power he’s got with the bat. We already know what he’s got with the ball, and he’s got amazing athleticism which we’ve seen in the field”

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Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson believes pace bowler Mohammad Wasim Jnr has the hitting power and athleticism needed to become Pakistan’s version of West Indies big-hitting all-rounder Andre Russell.

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Perfect fit as an opener, Shane Watson impressed with highly skilled Pakistan batsman

Shane Watson said Pakistan middle order batsman Saud Shakeel is the perfect fit as an opener

Shane Watson: “Saud is a highly skilled young man… and his ability to play spin and fast bowling make him a perfect fit for the opening slot”

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Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson believes Pakistan middle order batsman Saud Shakeel is a “perfect fit for the opening slot” as he is “highly skilled” and excels against spin and fast bowling.

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I’m excited to work with them, Quetta Gladiators bowling coach Shaun Tait identifies three Pakistan speedsters he wants to make better

Quetta Gladiators bowling coach Shaun Tait said he is excited to work with the Pakistan pace trio of Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Mohammad Hasnain and Mohammad Amir

Shaun Tait: “I am excited to work with Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Amir. They are some great talents to work with”

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Shaun Tait, who was appointed as the Quetta Gladiators’ bowling coach for the 2024 Pakistan Super League (PSL), said he is excited to work with the Pakistan pace trio of Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Mohammad Hasnain and Mohammad Amir.

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People will want to watch him, Shane Watson backs big-hitting Pakistan batsman in danger of being dropped

Shane Watson said people will want to watch Pakistan opening batsman Fakhar Zaman

Shane Watson: “That’s the stuff he can do and that’s what makes people turn the TV on to watch”

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Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson said Pakistan opening batsman Fakhar Zaman is so entertaining to watch that people will turn on their TVs to see him in action.

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