Asad Shafiq: “These players have shown the temperament and skill to thrive in challenging environments and have a deep understanding of home conditions”
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Pakistan selector Asad Shafiq has full confidence in mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed and middle order batsmen Kamran Ghulam and Tayyab Tahir ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Shahid Afridi: “If you’re searching for a captain who embodies strategy, fearlessness, positivity, energy and passion, look no further than Rizwan”
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Legendary Pakistan big-hitter Shahid Afridi believes Mohammad Rizwan will propel the national team forward as limited overs captain as he “embodies strategy, fearlessness, positivity, energy and passion”.
Sarfaraz Ahmed: “We will try to give him confidence and opportunities so that he thrives”
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Quetta Gladiators skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed said Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal needs to be given opportunities to grow his confidence and thrive.
Salman Butt: “Top knock under pressure Mohammad Rizwan”
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Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt said wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan thrives under pressure.
Faisal Iqbal: “A future batting star from Balochistan [in the making] InshAllah! Like I said before, a batting sensation, remember his name”
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Balochistan head coach Faisal Iqbal has told people to remember Abdul Wahid Bangalzai’s name as he is a “future batting star”.
Imam-ul-Haq: “He was playing only his second match but he has great confidence and possess all the necessary shots to thrive at this level”
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Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq believes 17-year-old batsman Abdul Wahid Bangalzai has all the shots necessary to thrive in international cricket.
Wasim Akram: “I tried sledging Sachin Tendulkar but then we realised he just would not react”
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Legendary Pakistan left-arm seamer Wasim Akram has revealed that he, Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar all made the mistake of trying to sledge iconic India batsman Sachin Tendulkar.
“I will be slightly more aware this time. I won’t be caught cold”
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In the 2013/14 Ashes in Australia, Joe Root was 22 and was an up and coming batsman for England at the time.
“I think we have to be honest and say Test cricket is facing some big challenges”
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England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler has admitted that something must be done to ensure Test cricket stays relevant in the era of Twenty20 cricket. Continue reading
“SuperSport Park provides a wicket that if you bowl well, you will get rewarded and if you bat well and apply yourself, you will score runs”
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South Africa batsman Dean Elgar is ready to take on the West Indies in the upcoming Test series after enduring a tough start to the domestic season.
