Abdur Rehman: “I hope he has a bright future and Pakistan could really use him if Yasir Shah’s fitness is ever in doubt”
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Ex-Pakistan left-arm spinner Abdur Rehman said if Yasir Shah’s fitness is ever in doubt, then Zahid Mahmood is the perfect replacement.
Abdur Rehman on Zahid Mahmood: “You have to be a little fearless. We have seen in the last season that he bowls his variations and does not become fearful”
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Former Pakistan left-arm spinner Abdur Rehman said leg-spinner Zahid Mahmood is a fearless bowler who has plenty of variations.
Abdur Rehman: “Zahid Mehmood, the leg-spinner, seems to have a future if he can keep bowling the way he has been recently”
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Former Pakistan left-arm spinner Abdur Rehman believes leg-spinner Zahid Mahmood has a bright future ahead of him.
Yasir Hameed: “This is the best time to give opportunity to the new players. Next Test match Saud Shakeel, Zahid and Tabish”
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Former Pakistan batsman Yasir Hameed wants batsman Saud Shakeel, leg-spinner Zahid Mahmood and seamer Tabish Khan to be picked for the second Test against Zimbabwe.
Shoaib Akhtar: “I think Dhani and Zahid Mehmood should be given a chance in the next Test match”
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Legendary Pakistan pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar believes that seamer Shahnawaz Dhani and leg-spinner Zahid Mahmood should be picked for the second Test against Zimbabwe.
Fawad Ahmed: “Zahid Mehmood and Usman Qadir are very bright prospects. I have played with Zahid Mehmood for Quetta Gladiators. Mohammad Nawaz is also very skilful. Yasir Shah is also there in Test cricket”
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Australia spinner Fawad Ahmed said Zahid Mahmood, Usman Qadir, Mohammad Nawaz and Yasir Shah are all top spinners.
Shadab Khan: “There is always pressure on you in cricket and it’s healthy competition, and it’s good for the side. Usman, Zahid and Nawaz are all doing well and to be honest, whoever performs well will stay in the side”
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Pakistan spin-bowling all-rounder and limited overs vice-captain Shadab Khan said the spin trio of Usman Qadir, Zahid Mahmood and Mohammad Nawaz are all doing well.
Mohammad Wasim: “Yasir Shah is suffering from left knee injury and requires another six weeks to fully recover. His absence has opened a door for Zahid Mahmood, who will have a stronger case in the Test squad as compared to the T20I side”
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Pakistan chief selector Mohammad Wasim said the door is now open for spinner Zahid Mahmood to secure a spot for himself in the Test team.
Sharjeel Khan has been picked in Pakistan’s T20 squad and is set to play his first international match since January 2017
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Pakistan big-hitting opener Sharjeel Khan has returned to the national team for the upcoming tour of South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Sarfaraz Ahmed: “Zahid Mehmood is improving day by day and bowing really well and taking wickets for us”
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Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman and Quetta Gladiators captain Sarfaraz Ahmed said spinner Zahid Mahmood is “improving day by day and bowing really well”.
