Sikandar Raza: “Those who understand cricket know Abdullah Shafique is pure class. He’s not just a red-ball player”
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Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza believes Pakistan top order batsman Abdullah Shafique is “not just a red-ball player” following his outstanding performance in the 2025 Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Faisal Iqbal: “In my opinion, Saud Shakeel is definitely an all-format player who is consistently proving [himself] with his gutsy stoke play which is clearly visible to all globally. Now the question is why is he provokingly labelled to only red-ball. It’s mind-boggling”
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Former Pakistan cricketer Faisal Iqbal believes middle order batsman Saud Shakeel is “definitely an all-format player” and shouldn’t be classed as a Test specialist.
Pakistan batsman Abdullah Shafique: “I have never focused on playing just one format. I try to play each format in accordance with its requirements. I don’t want to prove myself in only one format of the game”
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Abdullah Shafique, the Pakistan top order batsman, has made it clear that it would be a mistake for people to think that he is a Test specialist.
Pakistan batsman Azhar Ali: “I was labelled as a Test player and was assumed as if I can not make an impact in T20s which I feel was wrong”
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Pakistan batsman Azhar Ali has expressed his frustration at the fact that people think he is a Test specialist.
Pakistan batsman Asad Shafiq: “I have never limited myself to Test cricket”
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Pakistan batsman Asad Shafiq has said that people shouldn’t call him a Test specialist as he is still eager to play limited overs cricket.
Pakistan seamer Mohammad Abbas: “I have played white-ball previously too despite my success in Test cricket; I enjoy bowling in T20 cricket. I really want to improve further in this format and would continue to strive for success”
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Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Abbas believes that he has the skills needed to succeed in T20 Internationals and is sick and tired of being overlooked and thought of as a Test specialist.
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Hussey feels Raina has the qualifications needed to get picked for the Indian Test side
Former Australia batsman Michael Hussey believes Indian big-hitter Suresh Raina has the credentials to become a ‘talented’ Test cricketer after having played alongside him during his stint with the Chennai Super Kings in the recent Indian Premier League (IPL).
Samaraweera believes his decision to retire came at the right time
Sri Lanka batsman Thilan Samaraweera has announced his retirement from international cricket effective immediately after he was dropped from the national squad for their series against Bangladesh.
Hughes has definitely made an early impact in his short ODI career
After having scored two centuries, including one on debut, during the recently concluded ODI series against Sri Lanka, Australia batsman Phillip Hughes is well on his way to becoming the country’s next limited overs superstar.
Pietersen is now only seen as a Test specialist by the ECB
Flamboyant England batsman Kevin Pietersen has announced his immediate retirement from ODI and Twenty20 Internationals, which has left the cricketing world in shock.
