Shadab Khan: “Haris Rauf has been one of the top wicket-takers in domestic [cricket] this season and his energy levels are high and he showed that in this game”
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Pakistan stand-in captain Shadab Khan admitted that he has been very impressed with pace bowler Haris Rauf.
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“He has done really well for us over the last few years and we’ll be looking for him to put his hand up during this tournament”
Ireland captain William Porterfield has announced that 21-year-old left-arm spinner George Dockrell will play a key role during the upcoming World Twenty20 since Bangladesh is renowned for its spin-friendly pitches.
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“Cricket is a confidence game and we have been playing well in the last three-four months”
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has announced that he believes his “team is in good shape” as they prepare to defend their Asia Cup title.
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“They will miss his experience and captaincy”
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has announced that India will miss skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s “experience” during the upcoming Asia Cup.
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“We know it’s going to be tough”
Sri Lanka Twenty20 captain Dinesh Chandimal and veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara have both announced that they wary of what Pakistan are capable of following their impressive performance against South Africa, which saw them draw the Twenty20 series 1-1 and win the ODI series 2-1.
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Laxman was impressed with Dhawan’s form throughout the tournament
After having scored 363 runs in the recently concluded Champions Trophy, India’s Shikhar Dhawan has become the talk of the town and even former players like VVS Laxman cannot hold their silence as the former batting great noted that the opening batsman has learnt to treasure and protect his wicket a lot more.
Umar is confident that he will regain his spot on the Test team
Pakistan opening batsman Taufeeq Umar may be recovering from a devastating shin injury, but that has not stopped his spirits from remaining sky-high as he still clings on to the hope of making a comeback someday and representing his country once again.
