Salman Butt: “Babar Azam’s downfall has nothing to do with his technique. The real problem lies in the thought process, which is now disturbed and distracted by changing his natural game”
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Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has attributed Babar Azam’s recent struggles to his mindset rather than any technical flaws in his batting.
AB de Villiers: “To face him at that time was just… it was almost unfair. He just had too much skill, he was playing with me, it felt like. Really, really good bowler”
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Legendary South Africa batsman AB de Villiers has admitted that “it was almost unfair” to face Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif as “he just had too much skill”.
Grant Elliott: “Pakistanis themselves try to put him down, but his stats, technique, and shots speak for themselves. Show respect and back him even when he fails”
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Former New Zealand all-rounder Grant Elliott has asked fans to show respect to Pakistan batsman Babar Azam and “back him even when he fails”.
Sohail Tanvir: “You sent Asif Ali to open, who has zero technique. He is not a technically sound batter, but only a power-hitter. I personally witnessed his technique in the nets; he just swings his bat”
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Former Pakistan left-arm speedster Sohail Tanvir has slammed power-hitter Asif Ali, saying he “has zero technique” and “just swings his bat”.
Danish Kaneria: “Technically, Saud Shakeel is a good player, he plays very well”
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Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has praised middle order batsman Saud Shakeel, saying he is “a good player”.
Azhar Mahmood: “Babar is our No. 1 player in terms if technique and ability”
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Pakistan assistant coach Azhar Mahmood has put star batsman Babar Azam at number one when it comes to the player with the best technique and the most ability.
Kamran Akmal: “Babar made his name through his performance. Now, Babar needs to perform, or else he might lose his place in the Test team”
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Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal has warned limited overs captain Babar Azam that his place in the Test team is no longer safe following a string of underwhelming performances.
Ramiz Raja: “We also have to think about Usman Khan”
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Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja said it is time to think about batsman Usman Khan as questions remain about his technique.
Babar Azam: “He traps you. He gives you a tough time. He challenges your tempering and technique to the fullest. If he does a loose [ball], then I think that he does that intentionally”
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Pakistan captain Babar Azam has lavished praise on Australia skipper Pat Cummins, saying he is a world-class fast bowler as he rarely bowls a loose ball.
Ramiz Raja: “He has to get out of this, he gets nervous. I think he has to work on his footwork, technique and should look to spend some time on the crease”
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Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja said batsman Babar Azam appears to be nervous at the crease and must work on a few things to elevate his game.
