Salman Butt: “Shaheen Afridi’s presence is vital for Pakistan cricket with an important season ahead. While his commitment is commendable, playing in less crucial matches could risk his long-term fitness”
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Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has stressed the need for pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi’s workload to be managed properly.
Mushtaq Ahmed: “You need your openers as strong as a bull in order to put a good total on the scoreboard”
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Former Pakistan leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed believes that openers Imam-ul-Haq and Fakhar Zaman will play crucial roles during the World Cup.
Nasser Hussain: “They will be vital but Pakistan in general have to find a way of getting a score”
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Ex-England captain Nasser Hussain has admitted that veteran Pakistan all-rounders Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez will play key roles during the World Cup.
Aaqib Javed: “Hafeez being fit will be crucial for Pakistan’s chances as he provides balance to the side with his bowling”
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Ex-Pakistan pace bowler Aaqib Javed believes that veteran all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez will play a vital role for the national team during the World Cup.
Mushtaq Ahmed: “The role of spinners would be important and if they take a couple of wickets in the middle overs, that would help a lot to tilt the match [in Pakistan’s favour]”
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Ex-Pakistan leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed has admitted that the spinners will play a vital role for the national team during the World Cup.
“We want him back into the mix – he is a quality bowler
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“After six years of hard work such things happening again is a matter of great concern and disappointment”
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In 2010, Pakistan were left embarrassed and humiliated after three of their players – Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir – were involved in a spot-fixing scandal in a Test match against England at Lord’s.
Smith struck three boundaries and five sixes during his innings of 57
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Virgo Super Kings skipper Graeme Smith led by example as he hammered a magnificent 57 to lead his side to a five-run win over the Libra Legends.
“He offers us that explosive option if we choose to use it”
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Australia have recalled veteran pace bowler Shaun Tait for the upcoming Twenty20 series against India.
Afridi was named Man of the Match for his all-round performance
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Mohammad Amir had a reason to celebrate on Friday as Pakistan beat New Zealand by 16 runs in his first international game after more than five years.
