They never stand up in tough times, Sikandar Bakht chastises two high-level Pakistan players

Sikandar Bakht said Pakistan batsmen Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan never stand up in tough times

Sikandar Bakht: “Babar and Rizwan are currently the most senior players in the team, yet they never stand as a pillar for the team during tough times”

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Former Pakistan seamer Sikandar Bakht has chastised limited overs captain Mohammad Rizwan and batsman Babar Azam for never rising to the occasion in tough times.

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Unfair to say he doesn’t deserve a spot in the team, Iqbal Qasim questions why criteria is much higher for Pakistan batsman

Iqbal Qasim believes it is unfair to say Babar Azam doesn't deserve a spot in the Pakistan team

Iqbal Qasim: “As a player, he deserves a spot. If you say he doesn’t deserve a spot as a player, that’s just unfair”

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Former Pakistan left-arm spinner Iqbal Qasim believes it is unfair for people to say that Babar Azam doesn’t deserve a spot in the national team.

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So close yet so far for Usman Khawaja

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Khawaja is edging ever closer to representing Australia

While his recent scores of 51, eight, a duck, 29 not out and six for Australia A may not look like a man in form, Usman Khawaja is getting closer and closer to his dream of representing Australia once again after spending more than 18 months on the sidelines.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Working with Dennis Lillee has been an ‘amazing experience’, says Mitchell Johnson

Johnson is extremely grateful for everything Lillee has taught him

Since making a successful return to international cricket after being sidelined for seven months with a toe injury, Australia pace bowler Mitchell Johnson has been full of praise for his mentor Dennis Lillee, who worked alongside the left-arm seamer throughout his rehabilitation period.

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Sri Lanka was Tony Greig’s idea of heaven, says Arjuna Ranatunga

Arjuna Ranatunga said Sri Lanka was Tony Greig's idea of heaven

Arjuna Ranatunga: “Not only was he a great admirer of Sri Lanka cricket, he also loved our country”

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Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga has become the latest ex-cricketer to pay tribute to Tony Greig, stating that the legendary England player and commentator saw his country as heaven on earth.

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