Asad Shafiq: “Abrar Ahmed will lead the spin attack, supported by Khushdil Shah and Salman Ali Agha, who offer reliable slow-bowling options, while Faheem Ashraf’s experience and presence gives us a fast-bowling all-rounder’s option”
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Pakistan selector Asad Shafiq has confirmed that mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed will lead the spin attack at the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Mohammad Kaif: “Their weakness lies in their spin bowling department. Shadab Khan is not getting the ball on the line, and Mohammad Nawaz’s ball doesn’t turn much, so their spin bowling is weak”
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Former India batsman Mohammad Kaif has singled out Pakistan spinners Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz for criticism, saying they have not been bowling well lately.
Mickey Arthur: “The failure of the spin attack is disappointing; spinners play a crucial role in our brand of cricket”
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Recently removed Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur admitted that the failure of spinners Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz and Usama Mir in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup was very disappointing.
Umar Gul: “If you talk about [the] spin attack, knowing that the mega event is being played in India, then you require help from your spinners. You have top all-rounders like Mohammad Nawaz [and] Shadab Khan”
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Umar Gul, the former pace ace, thinks Pakistan should pick Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz as their go-to spinners for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in India.
Mickey Arthur: “You know our spin bowling department certainly led by Shadab Khan is good enough to win us games in cricket”
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Mickey Arthur, the Pakistan team director, has made it abundantly clear that Shadab Khan is the leader of the spin attack.
Herath is unconcerned about his comparisons to Muralitharan
Sri Lanka left-arm spinner Rangana Herath has revealed that he has never felt any pressure since having to lead the country’s spin attack after the retirement of Muttiah Muralitharan.
India’s overconfidence after winning the first Test led to their downfall
Former cricketers have slammed the national team for their poor performance against England during the four-Test series, stating that the Indians should have taken command and kept the visitors under pressure after winning the first Test in Ahmedabad by nine wickets.
Lyon has proven to be a huge asset for Australia in the past
Having had an excellent run in the early stages of the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty20, Australia were being labelled as favourites to win the tournament before their dreams came crashing down at the hands of the West Indies in the semi-finals.
Hafeez is banking on the veterans in the squad to lead Pakistan to World Twenty20 glory
Pakistan Twenty20 captain Mohammad Hafeez believes his team have the experience to go on and win the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty20 this year, just like they did back in 2009.
Watson is hoping that Australia can win this year’s World Twenty20 after coming so close in the last two
Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has announced that the three match Twenty20 series against Pakistan was good preparation for the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty20 later this month in Sri Lanka.
