Umar Akmal: “Iftikhar Ahmed is doing well, and I hope he continues to play in the same manner”
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Umar Akmal, the Pakistan middle order batsman, has advised six-hitting powerhouse Iftikhar Ahmed to play his natural game and not make any radical changes.
Pakistan batter Umar Akmal: “It’s up to the fans to decide whether I’m needed in the team’s middle order or not”
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Umar Akmal, the Pakistan batter, believes the fans should decide if he is “needed in the team’s middle order or not.”
Ramiz Raja: “We all saw a glimpse of how much talent he carries”
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Ramiz Raja, the former Pakistan captain, said everyone saw just how much talent Umar Akmal possesses when he was playing for the Quetta Gladiators in the 2023 Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Ramiz Raja: “There have been fitness issues with him”
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Ramiz Raja, the former Pakistan captain, admitted that veteran middle order batsman Umar Akmal has struggled with fitness issues.
Ramiz Raja: “Will he be able to become an asset for us or not”
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Ramiz Raja, the former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, has admitted he is not sure if batsman Umar Akmal will be able to become an asset for the men in green once again.
Kamran Akmal: “Umar’s performance in PSL season eight was remarkable – he remained not out in most matches, even if he only faced three or fifteen balls”
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Kamran Akmal said his brother Umar Akmal’s performance in the 2023 Pakistan Super League (PSL) was “remarkable”.
Ramiz Raja: “Umar Akmal’s story is a literal definition of great talent but wasted talent, unfortunately”
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Ramiz Raja, the former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, said batsman Umar Akmal is the “literal definition” of “wasted talent”.
Kamran Akmal: “As the team is selected based on the captain’s approval, it’s essential to give Umar a fair chance”
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Kamran Akmal has called on Pakistan captain Babar Azam to give his brother Umar Akmal “a fair chance” when it comes to selection in the national team.
Kamran Akmal: “It’s up to the selection committee, coaching staff, and skipper Babar Azam to recognise his potential and consider him for the team”
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Kamran Akmal has urged Pakistan captain Babar Azam, the national team coaching staff and the selectors to consider selecting Umar Akmal in the side.
Umar Akmal: “I would like to say ‘don’t force me to reveal your secrets’. I have shocking secrets of players and if I reveal them, it will hurt their families too”
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Umar Akmal, the middle order batsman and cousin of Pakistan captain Babar Azam, has threatened his former teammates in the national team not to talk bad about him or he will reveal “shocking secrets” about them that will “hurt their families too”.
