Jason Gillespie: “Particularly in the one-day space, he’s done incredibly well. He’s a fine talent and someone that needs to be nurtured [and] supported”
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Former Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie has been very impressed with opening batsman Saim Ayub’s performance in ODIs.
Ramiz Raja: “The accusation made against me was that I backed Babar Azam. I support every captain because their role is to lead not just on the field during the game, but also extends to off the field as well”
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Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja said he was accused of backing Babar Azam during the latter’s time as captain, but insisted it was the right thing to do.
Mohammad Hafeez: “Babar should be fully supported for the World Cup and think about changing the captain after the World Cup”
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Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez believes Babar Azam should be “fully supported” during the ongoing 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup and his future as captain should be decided after the tournament.
Shahid Afridi: “We all supported Younis Khan, who was leading the side”
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Iconic Pakistan big-hitter Shahid Afridi said Pakistan’s success in the 2009 T20 World Cup came down to the fact that everyone supported captain Younis Khan.
Mohammad Rizwan: “We really need to back our openers who are not performing to the level we are demanding from them”
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Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan said openers Imran Butt and Abid Ali need to continue being supported.
Pakistan batsman Sohaib Maqsood on Mohammad Rizwan: “Credit to the captain and management here who said it doesn’t matter if I fail and that I should play my game”
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Pakistan power-hitter Sohaib Maqsood said wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan backed him in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) even if he failed.
Shahnawaz Dahani: “He also backed me, despite going for runs, and had faith in my abilities. Support from the captain gives you a lot of confidence as a bowler”
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Pakistan seamer Shahnawaz Dahani said Multan Sultans captain Mohammad Rizwan backed him even if he went for runs.
Shahid Afridi: “I have supported Sharjeel Khan from the start. Sharjeel Khan is a match-winner. His batting has always helped Pakistan”
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Legendary Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi said he has supported “match-winner” Sharjeel Khan from the beginning since his “batting has always helped Pakistan”.
Danish Kaneria: “Amir blasted the recent management of PCB for the treatment he is facing, ex-Test cricketers and superstars of Pakistan support a convict”
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Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has slammed the fact that left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir is supported by former players even though he was convicted of spot-fixing.
Afghanistan are now a Test-playing nation
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Afghanistan and Ireland have officially been granted Test status after the ICC approved them as Full Member nations.
