Misbah-ul-Haq: “The way Iftikhar and Samad finished the innings was really good. This is what the Pakistan team needs at the moment, finishing the games on a high note. We need batters who can strike big and carry a solid technique as well”
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Former Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq believes the men in green need big-hitters like Iftikhar Ahmed and Abdul Samad as they are capable of finishing games “on a high note”.
Ahmed Shehzad: “He relies on sheer pace, similar to Jason Gillespie and Waqar Younis. If he gets the right opportunity, he can definitely contribute to the Pakistan team”
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Ahmed Shehzad believes up-and-coming fast bowler Akif Javed is similar to legendary speedster Waqar Younis and former Australia quick Jason Gillespie, who currently coaches the Pakistan Test team.
Ahmed Shehzad: “Now he seems to be back in rhythm and looking fast”
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Pakistan batsman Ahmed Shehzad admitted that fast bowler Akif Javed is back and “looking fast”.
Ian Bishop: “Mentor him well Pakistan”
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Former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop is hoping Pakistan mentor 16-year-old pace sensation Ali Raza well.
Iftikhar Ahmed: “We should make batting wickets so that teams can make 350-400 and players can improve their strike-rate and prepare for international cricket”
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Pakistan power-hitter Iftikhar Ahmed wants pitches where teams can score 350 to 400 runs to be prepared in the country.
Shadab Khan: “Ali Raza’s mentality belies his age. The way he’s bowling, I think he could be a useful asset for the Pakistan side in [the] future”
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Shadab Khan firmly believes 16-year-old pace bowler Ali Raza can be “a useful asset for the Pakistan side in [the] future”.
Iftikhar Ahmed: “Cricket is ruined because of you people. I want to tell you media folks that please don’t hype players after one good innings. Let them prove their worth in domestic cricket”
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Pakistan big-hitting batsman Iftikhar Ahmed has called on the media to stop hyping up players after one good performance.
Salman Butt: “I think Akif Javed should have been picked because none of the fast bowlers selected for Pakistan are 100% fit. I think he was someone who was bowling fast, taking wickets, and had good line and length, so he should have been considered”
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Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt believes pace bowler Akif Javed should have been picked for the ongoing three-Test series against England as he is “bowling fast” and “taking wickets”.
Ian Bishop: “Be patient with him for a couple more years. Encourage him and foster his growth as a cricketing fraternity and see where it leads”
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Former West Indies speedster Ian Bishop has urged Pakistan to encourage 16-year-old fast bowler Ali Raza as he continues to grow and develop his game.
Iftikhar Ahmed: “In my opinion, the Pakistan team needs to adopt such attacking strategies in their play otherwise we will not be able to beat the bigger sides in world cricket”
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Pakistan big-hitting batsman Iftikhar Ahmed has called on the national team to play a more attacking style of cricket.
