I worked on his mindset, Shoaib Malik recalls mentoring Pakistan batsman with excellent power-hitting capabilities

Shoaib Malik said he worked on Pakistan batsman Mohammad Haris' mindset

Shoaib Malik: “I didn’t focus much on his skills; I worked on his mindset. Our players don’t need as much technical correction as they need mental clarity”

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Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik has recalled working with wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Haris to help enhance his mindset.

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I want to play ODIs and T20Is, Pakistan Test spinner has been working on his skills

Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan said he wants to play white-ball cricket

Sajid Khan: “Playing Test cricket is a huge honour for everyone but I also want to play white-ball cricket for Pakistan and the camp specifically helps in honing those skills required in shorter formats”

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Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan has expressed his desire to play limited overs cricket and not just be restricted to Tests.

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A very talented cricketer, Jason Gillespie urges Pakistan to keep giving spinner chances

Jason Gillespie said Pakistan spinner Sufiyan Muqeem is a very talented cricketer who needs to be given chances to play

Jason Gillespie: “Sufiyan Muqeem is a very talented cricketer who, if given the right opportunities, can be a great servant for Pakistan cricket. Already in his short international career, he has shown that he has the skills and temperament to play at the highest level”

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Former Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie has urged the national selectors to keep giving chances to spinner Sufiyan Muqeem as he is “a very talented cricketer”.

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Both can be useful assets, Atiq-uz-Zaman has liked two Pakistan players since the PSL

Atiq-uz-Zaman said Pakistan cricketers Jahandad Khan and Khawaja Nafay can both be useful assets

Atiq-uz-Zaman: “I like Jahandad and Nafay since PSL. I think both have talent and skills to become good internationals”

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Former Pakistan cricketer Atiq-uz-Zaman has backed all-rounder Jahandad Khan and batsman Khawaja Nafay to be useful assets for the national team in the future.

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His fitness must be great, Shaun Pollock impressed with 34-year-old Pakistan fast bowler

Shaun Pollock said Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Abbas' fitness must be great

Shaun Pollock: “Mohammad Abbas has bowled the entire session from one end. Oh man, this is unbelievable! This requires great fitness and skills. Amazing”

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Iconic South Africa speedster Shaun Pollock was very impressed with Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Abbas’ fitness in the 1st Test against the Proteas in Centurion.

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I’m an all-format player, 25-year-old Pakistan cricketer ready to bat anywhere says

Pakistan cricketer Omair Bin Yousuf said he is an all-format player

Pakistan cricketer Omair Bin Yousuf: “Mentally and skill wise I have all it takes to play for Pakistan not just in Tests but in any other format because I love this game and am prepared to bat at any position”

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Omair Bin Yousuf, one of Pakistan’s rising batting stars, believes he is good enough to play all three formats.

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Being fast is not enough, Pakistan pace bowler relies on his variations too

Pakistan speedster Mohammad Wasim Jnr said being fast is not enough for success

Pakistan speedster Mohammad Wasim Jnr: “In addition to being fast, having variations in skills is crucial. I don’t consider myself specifically a specialist in Pakistan’s conditions. Skills, along with maintaining a good pace, are necessary for bowling success”

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Pakistan seamer Mohammad Wasim Jnr said bowling fast is not enough for success and stressed the importance of utilising different variations as well.

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