Mohammad Yousuf on Babar Azam: “The moment I suggested resting Babar, everyone suddenly turned against me. I had to resign because of this”
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Former Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousuf has revealed that he was forced to resign as a national selector after suggesting that Babar Azam be rested.
Ahmed Shehzad: “For Amir, getting Abhishek out might be a piece of cake”
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Pakistan batsman Ahmed Shehzad said it “might be a piece of cake” for left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir to get India opener Abhishek Sharma out.
Mohammad Amir: “From what I’ve seen, if I’m being completely honest, he looks like a slogger to me”
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Pakistan left-arm pace bowler Mohammad Amir sees India opening batsman Abhishek Sharma as nothing more than a slogger.
Pakistan batsman Salman Ali Agha: “I used to go with [into] batting as a captain, but now, I’m not. I’m just going as a batter, [to] just go and express myself and enjoy the game”
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Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha has revealed that he has learned to separate his leadership responsibilities from his role as a batsman.
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.
