I want to play all three formats, aggressive Pakistan batter doesn’t want to be limited

Pakistan batter Saim Ayub said he wants to play all three formats

Pakistan batter Saim Ayub: “I don’t want to be considered as a specialist of a particular format. I want to become [a] cricket specialist, which includes all three formats. I always try to adjust my game according to different formats”

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Aggressive Pakistan top order batter Saim Ayub has made it clear that he wants to play Tests, ODIs and T20Is instead of being classed as a specialist in one or two formats.

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He is an exciting prospect, Shan Masood unsure if Pakistan player will make his debut against Australia

Shan Masood: “Saim Ayub is an exciting prospect and he has been rewarded for his attacking approach in domestic cricket. He will get a chance if needed”

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Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood admitted that aggressive top order batsman Saim Ayub “is an exciting prospect”, but remains unsure if the 21-year-old will make his Test debut in the ongoing three-match Test series against Australia.

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Fearless cricket doesn’t mean slog blindly, Pakistan batsman plans to attack Australia’s bowlers

Pakistan batsman Saim Ayub: “We will play with a fearless approach in Australia. However, fearless approach doesn’t mean to slog blindly. Good bowlers should be given respect”

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Pakistan top order batsman Saim Ayub wants to play fearless cricket in the ongoing three-match Test series against Australia, but insisted that this approach doesn’t mean slogging blindly.

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More than ready, Pakistan bowler with scorching pace eyes Test debut against England

Pakistan pace bowler Haris Rauf: “If I get a chance and receive my Test cap, I’ll try to implement whatever I have learned. I have been with the squad for the 6-7 series and have some experience. I’ve worked a lot in the nets and will try to execute that in the game”

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Pakistan pace bowler Haris Rauf said he is more than ready to make his Test debut in the upcoming series against England.

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Two ducks on debut but Pakistan continued investing in him, Younis on batsman who became a legend

Younis Khan: “If you look at a player like Saeed Anwar, [he] made a pair in his first Test but became a great batsman after that”

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Pakistan batting coach Younis Khan said legendary batsman Saeed Anwar made two ducks in his Test debut, but the team and selectors continued investing in him.

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What has Haris Rauf done to get into the Test squad, legendary Pakistan captain and chief selector says

Inzamam-ul-Haq: “Haris Rauf is another example. He has played three first-class matches, only taking just seven wickets, and you have named him in the Test squad”

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Legendary Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has asked what pace bowler Haris Rauf has done to earn a spot in the Test team.

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