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

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

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: “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: “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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