Moin Khan: “Such [a] combination is very deadly as it also makes it harder for the bowlers to stick to their line and length”
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Mohammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman batting together as openers in T20Is is a deadly combination, former Pakistan captain Moin Khan said.
Aaqib Javed: “But what’s the point of them scoring runs? You will only win those games where the target is in the 150 range”
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Former pace bowler Aaqib Javed has questioned the point of Pakistan captain Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan scoring runs in T20Is if the team can only chase down scores of around 150.
Aaqib Javed: “Shoaib Malik is currently the best choice [for the] number four position”
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Former fast bowler Aaqib Javed has urged Pakistan to pick senior all-rounder Shoaib Malik right away as he believes the 40-year-old is the best option to bat at number four in T20Is.
Aaqib Javed: “You are wasting Fakhar at 3, he is an opener”
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Fakhar Zaman is wasted at number three as he is a genuine opener, ex-Pakistan seamer and Lahore Qalandars head coach Aaqib Javed said.
Nasser Hussain: “Why does Rizwan and Babar just lower their strike-rate, it’s because they worry about their middle order”
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Former England captain Nasser Hussain said Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have low strike-rates in T20Is since they worry about the middle order.
Inzamam-ul-Haq: “I think Shoaib Malik, Sharjeel Khan, and Shan Masood can play a great role for Pakistan given the current situation”
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Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq believes that opener Sharjeel Khan, top order batsman Shan Masood and veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik should be picked regularly in T20Is.
Nasser Hussain: “If Pakistan can get their middle order hitting going – Fakhar Zaman should help with that and I would bat him at No. 3”
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Former England captain Nasser Hussain said he would slot Pakistan attacking batsman Fakhar Zaman at number three in T20Is.
Nasser Hussain: “Pakistan’s openers aren’t the problem. It’s the middle-order, they aren’t picking leg-spinners like Hasaranga in the Asia Cup and Adil Rashid… and that’s where the wheels are coming off”
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Former England captain Nasser Hussain said Pakistan’s middle order batsmen have been the team’s Achilles heel in T20Is as they have not performed consistently.
Shahid Afridi: “Babar Azam, we need firepower at the top with batters who are showing clear intent like Haris and Shadab. Please consider Haris opening with Rizwan and you one down followed by your next best hitter”
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Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi wants to see Mohammad Haris open the batting in T20Is.
Adam Gilchrist: “Oh no, I think he [Babar] is an opening batter, his record is excellent. He’s having a challenging time but I think he’s a good enough player to come out on top, he is a wonderful player”
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Legendary Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist has urged Pakistan captain Babar Azam to keep opening the batting in T20Is.
