Don’t take a step backwards, Pakistan all-rounder thinks it’s time to move on from Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan

Yasir Arafat said Pakistan shouldn't take a backward step and select Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan in T20Is

Yasir Arafat: “If Mike Hesson is backing youngsters, don’t take a backward step to Babar and Rizwan”

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Former all-rounder Yasir Arafat believes Pakistan shouldn’t “take a backward step” and select batsmen Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan in T20Is if white-ball head coach Mike Hesson wants to back younger players.

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The youngsters used to be magic, Kevin Pietersen alarmed about state of cricket in Pakistan

Kevin Pietersen: “What happened to cricket in Pakistan? When I played the PSL, the standard of that league was tremendous, the players had a very good work ethic and the youngsters on display were magic. What’s happening there?”

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Legendary England batsman Kevin Pietersen is worried about the state of cricket in Pakistan following the national team’s shocking loss to Bangladesh.

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Glued to the TV, Athar Ali Khan calls Pakistan player one of the finest batsmen in the world

Athar Ali Khan: “I think for youngsters watching Babar Azam bat, it is a treat. It is very special. They’ll be glued to their TV just to watch him bat. He is one of the finest in the world”

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Former Bangladesh cricketer Athar Ali Khan believes youngsters are “glued to their TV” screens whenever Babar Azam is in action as he is one of the best batsmen in the world.

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Gives chances to youngsters, Aamer Jamal on Pakistan player who is kind to everyone

Aamer Jamal: “He has been very kind to everyone and especially the youngsters. He has been promoting youngsters and boosting their morale in every situation”

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Aamer Jamal, the 26-year-old Pakistan seamer, said Pakistan captain Babar Azam is “very kind to everyone” and gives plenty of chances to younger players.

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Brainless hitting, Javed Miandad blasts Pakistan youngsters for not knowing the basics

Javed Miandad: “These kids don’t know, they just go out there and start hitting. They don’t know which bowler to hit, what’s the problem, and when to stay at the wicket”

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Iconic Pakistan batsman Javed Miandad has slammed the young players in the Pakistan team, saying they don’t know the basics and are guilty of brainless hitting.

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Prepare pitches where batsmen have blood running from their nose after being hit, Pakistan pace demon Shoaib Akhtar says

Shoaib Akhtar: “If you make fast pitches where batters will get a blow, blood running from the nose, youngsters will look to become a pacer”

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Pakistan pace demon Shoaib Akhtar has called for better pitches to be prepared, whereby they provide more support to fast bowlers.

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They could be more obedient, Wahab Riaz on certain players being selected in the Pakistan team

Wahab Riaz: “Not sure what the issue is with [the] inclusion of youngsters – it could be that they are more obedient whilst the seniors need more convincing about anything”

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Pakistan left-arm seamer Wahab Riaz said he doesn’t know why so many youngsters are being called up to the national team.

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