Mohammad Hafeez: “I have great respect for Usman Khan’s talent, but he is not part of Pakistan’s system”
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Former Pakistan team director and interim head coach Mohammad Hafeez said he has “great respect” for fast rising batsman Usman Khan, but pointed out that he “is not part of Pakistan’s system” and was not selected based on his performances in domestic cricket.
Babar Azam: “Usman needs to keep doing the things that got him here”
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Pakistan white-ball captain Babar Azam has advised batting sensation Usman Khan to keep performing the way he was during the 2024 Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Imad Wasim: “UAE’s conditions will suit as it is like a home ground for us, having played there for a long period of time. This is why we are also considered as one of the favourites for the tournament”
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Pakistan spinner Imad Wasim said the men in green are one of the favourites to win the T20 World Cup.
Shoaib Akhtar: “If Pakistan wins the World Cup this year, then it should not surprise anyone”
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Legendary Pakistan pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar said don’t be surprised if the national team win the T20 World Cup this year.
Mohammad Wasim: “Imad Wasim has been recalled considering the T20 World Cup is likely to be held in the UAE and he enjoys an excellent record there”
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Pakistan chief selector Mohammad Wasim said there was a reason behind the decision to recall spin-bowling all-rounder Imad Wasim to the national team.
Wasim Akram: “Shaheen Afridi is earning fame through his bowling”
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Former Pakistan pace bowler Wasim Akram said left-arm seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi is “earning fame through his bowling”.
Wasim Akram: “Our player from New Zealand Martin Guptill is coming from a place that has winter right now. Imagine him coming from the winter weather into this intense heat so it will take some time to adjust”
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Iconic Pakistan fast bowler and Karachi Kings president Wasim Akram said it will take New Zealand power-hitter Martin Guptill some time to adjust to the heat in the UAE.
Sarfaraz Ahmed: “With the way his performances and form has been going on in the IPL, I am hopeful that he will bring the same form for us and deliver winning performances for the team”
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Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman and Quetta Gladiators captain Sarfaraz Ahmed said he is backing South Africa batsman Faf du Plessis to be a match-winner when the Pakistan Super League (PSL) resumes.
Sarfaraz Ahmed: “Faf Du Plessis is a world-class player. His overall performances throughout the world have been incredible”
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Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman and Quetta Gladiators captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has heaped praise on South Africa batsman Faf du Plessis, calling him a “world-class player”.
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan: “I enjoy the fact that people have expectations from me”
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Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman and Multan Sultans captain Mohammad Rizwan said he is happy that people have such high expectations of him.
