Abdul Samad: “Misbah bhai used to hit big sixes; I’ve worked quite a lot with him”
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Pakistan big-hitter Abdul Samad has revealed that he has worked “quite a lot” with former captain Misbah-ul-Haq, drawing inspiration from the middle order batsman’s ability to clear the boundary.
Shamyl Hussain: “When I was performing in domestic cricket, no one questioned my batting. Now, after a couple of failures, it suddenly becomes a problem”
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Pakistan batsman Shamyl Hussain has hit back at criticism of his batting, insisting that people are too quick to target him after just “a couple of failures”.
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.
Azhar Ali: “He (Shaheen) should also take three months’ rest so that he gathers his fitness. I feel that if he takes two or three months break, he will be a great bowler”
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Former Pakistan batsman Azhar Ali believes ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi should take a three-month break from international cricket.
Pakistan all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed: “I have worked on my technique. I have hired a coach for myself. I work with Zoya Khan in Peshawar. I have hired a trainer for myself. I am working on my fitness. You can see my fitness”
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Pakistan all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed said he has hired a coach for himself as he aims to make a comeback to the national team.
Maaz Sadaqat: “Mohammad Rizwan has been my role model since beginning of my cricket career”
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Pakistan all-rounder Maaz Sadaqat has revealed that wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan has been his role model since the start of his cricketing journey.
Sameer Minhas: “My priority is to represent Pakistan in all three formats”
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Up-and-coming Pakistan batsman Sameer Minhas has announced that his priority is to represent his country in all three formats.
Saud Shakeel: “I will play Khurram, retire Shaheen and bench Rauf”
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Pakistan batsman Saud Shakeel has said that if he were a selector, he would retire Shaheen Shah Afridi, bench Haris Rauf and play Khurram Shahzad.
Asif Ali: “Look, my job is to play cricket. You saw in the [2024] World Cup as well that two retired players returned to the Pakistan team. If there is a need, I am available”
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Pakistan power-hitter Asif Ali has hinted that he might come out of retirement to play international cricket again.
Mohammad Wasim: “Babar Azam is not mentally strong, Babar is being mentally tortured”
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Former Pakistan chief selector Mohammad Wasim believes batsman Babar Azam is “being mentally tortured”.
