Younis Khan: “Fawad Alam’s been a consistent performer. When you don’t pick players who are performing in first-class cricket how do you justify that?”
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Legendary batsman Younis Khan has criticised Pakistan for ignoring fellow batsman Fawad Alam.
Salman Butt to Kamran Akmal: “Still not used to it? Fun apart, keep doing the good things, keep your standard high, keep the fire in yourself. Allah will reward [you]”
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Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt asked veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal if he is “still not used to it” after the latter was overlooked for the upcoming Twenty20 series against Bangladesh.
Kamran Akmal: “Hurt and heartbroken for not being considered for team Pakistan. I have really worked hard”
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Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal has admitted that he is “hurt and heartbroken” over the fact that he wasn’t included in the national team for the upcoming Twenty20 series against Bangladesh.
Ambati Rayudu: “It has been a honour and privilege to have represented our country”
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India batsman Ambati Rayudu has announced his retirement from “all forms and levels” of cricket after he was twice snubbed for the ongoing World Cup.
Haris Sohail: “It was tough (not to be part of the team)…But no, I wasn’t frustrated”
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Pakistan batsman Haris Sohail has insisted that he was not angry about the fact that he didn’t feature in three of the national team’s World Cup matches before he stole the spotlight against South Africa on Sunday.
Inzamam-ul-Haq: “We the selectors felt that as he is a fast bowler, we need to give him some time to recover”
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Pakistan chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq has revealed that left-arm seamer Junaid Khan was not selected for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa since the selectors felt that he needed more time to recover from a toe injury.
Kamran Akmal: “Perhaps the only time I will come under reckoning is courtesy of a miracle”
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Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal has blamed captain Sarfraz Ahmed and head coach Mickey Arthur for constantly overlooking him when it comes to picking players in the national team.
Salman Butt: “I have done my job. I have completed my rehab and served my punishment”
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Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has admitted that he is growing increasingly frustrated with the national selectors as he continues to be overlooked for an international comeback.
Fawad Alam: “I’ll do what I know best. I’ll work hard, try my best, practice more, and play whatever domestic cricket comes my way”
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Pakistan all-rounder Fawad Alam has admitted that he doesn’t know why he keeps being snubbed when it comes to being selected for the national team.
“He deserves to be included and we feel that he will add maturity and experience to our middle-order”
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Gary Ballance has been recalled to England’s squad for the first Test against South Africa, which begins on July 6 at Lord’s.
