Pakistan batsman Sahibzada Farhan: “There is a lot of effort behind my six-hitting. I practice range-hitting with new balls, old balls, and worn-out balls”
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Pakistan opening batsman Sahibzada Farhan said he has put considerable effort into developing his six-hitting ability.
Azam Khan: “Last year, I was slow while running, and my lateral movement behind the stumps wasn’t great. Now, I feel quicker and more agile, which is very satisfying”
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Pakistan big-hitting wicketkeeper-batsman Azam Khan says he feels “quicker and more agile” after losing 20kg.
Umar Akmal: “I’m working hard every single day, putting in hours of training and practice, but without opportunities on the field, it becomes difficult to prove myself and make a comeback. All I need is a fair chance”
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Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal is eager to make a comeback to competitive cricket, but says he needs a “fair chance” to do so.
Shahid Afridi: “I believe Umar Akmal and Ahmed Shehzad should have been part of at least one franchise team”
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Legendary Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi feels it was disrespectful for all the Pakistan Super League (PSL) teams to ignore veteran batsmen Ahmed Shehzad and Umar Akmal.
Sameen Rana: “He was not even getting opportunities in domestic cricket, nobody was willing to give him a chance”
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Lahore Qalandars co-owner Sameen Rana said up-and-coming batsman Mohammad Naeem “was not even getting opportunities in domestic cricket” before being given a shot at the 2025 Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Pakistan batsman Saud Shakeel: “I face 600 to 1,000 balls every day and I have found that this routine is extremely beneficial”
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Pakistan middle order batsman Saud Shakeel has revealed his intense training regimen, saying he faces 600 to 1,000 balls every day.
Umar Akmal: “He should ask for two months’ rest – no cricket, just training and time with family. When he returns, he’ll be refreshed and back in form”
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Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has suggested that Babar Azam take a break from playing cricket for two months.
Sohaib Maqsood: “Six to eight months ago, getting him out in practice was tough, now, he gets out two or three times in sessions”
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Pakistan batsman Sohaib Maqsood said it was difficult to get Babar Azam out during practice sessions six to eight months ago, but it is a totally different story now.
Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf: “I have bowled with speed in the training session”
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Pakistan pace bowler Haris Rauf said he has been bowling with speed in training and is feeling good.
Shadab Khan: “I am learning from one of the best”
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Pakistan spinner Shadab Khan has begun training with legendary off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq in a bid to become a better bowler and expedite his return to the national team.
