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"Asif Ali and Hussain Talat are great talents for Pakistan" : Samit Patel
An instant crowd favourite at the recently concluded 3rd edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Samit Patel earned praise for his outstanding bowling performances for the title winners, Islamabad United, as well as his decision to visit Pakistan to play the final of the tournament.
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"I look at my performance in the PSL as a great platform for a place in the Pakistan side" : Ibtisam Sheikh
Plucked from relative obscurity, 20-year-old Ibtisam Sheikh became a fan favourite at the recently concluded Pakistan Super League. Although he had been successful at the inter-district Under 19 level, he had only played 2 first-class games and just one List A match before making his PSL appearance for Peshawar Zalmi where he picked up 5 wickets in 4 matches, including ...
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"Those who have been against my progress have been a big motivator for me" : Umaid Asif
Initially ignored during the draft stage of the third edition of the PSL, 33-year-old fast bowler Umaid Asif was brought in as cover for Hasan Ali by Peshawar Zalmi. When Haris Sohail was later ruled out of the tournament due to injury, Umaid found a permanent place in the Zalmi squad and ended up with 13 wickets in 12 matches.
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"I am a cricketer who wants to play Test cricket for England" : Jofra Archer
Regarded as one of the brightest pace-bowling prospects in world cricket, 22-year-old Jofra Archer recently represented Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League (2018). Born in Barbados, the youngster has now set his sights on representing England in international cricket, but faces a wait until the 2022-23 season to qualify. After impressing in the seventh season of the Big Bash ...
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"Participation in the PSL is proving to be a turning point in my life" : Agha Salman
Considered one of the success stories of PSL 2018, 24-year-old Agha Salman was not even selected for the initial Lahore Qalandars squad. However, a shoulder injury to Bilawal Bhatti resulted in his call-up and with 166 runs in 8 matches including a Man of the Match award for a brilliantly crafted 50, Agha Salman became an integral part of the ...
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"Quite a few youngsters in the PSL who have the potential to become world-class players" : Imran Tahir
With 253 wickets in 141 international appearances for South Africa, Imran Tahir is regarded as one of his countries top spin bowlers. Its perhaps that reputation which lead the newest franchise in the PSL, Multan Sultans to include him in their line-up and the spinner has rewarded his employers by becoming the leading wicket taker in the tournament.
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"Proud to have Shahid Afridi in our team and he has been an inspiration for us" : Khurram Manzoor
Having represented Pakistan in 26 matches, the Karachi-born opening batsman Khurram Manzoor is a key member of the Karachi Kings squad in the ongoing PSL 3 tournament.
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"I am hoping that PSL 3 will unearth another two players for Pakistan" : Mickey Arthur
From the highs of their fantastic victory in the Champions Trophy to the lows of an abysmal 5-0 loss in ODI series to New Zealand, Head Coach Mickey Arthur has now experienced the full gamut of emotions associated with Pakistan's recent form in Limited Overs Cricket. Currently taking part in the Pakistan Super League as the Head Coach for Karachi ...
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"I am fit and ready to take the next step up and play for Pakistan" : Hussain Talat
Regarded as a top future prospect for the role of a batting all-rounder for Pakistan, 21-year-old Hussain Talat who also plays for the PSL side Islamabad United, has been in impressive form during this domestic season.
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"Not satisfied with my Test performances so far and there is room for improvement" : Sami Aslam
Sami Aslam made his Test debut against Bangladesh in April 2015 but it wasn't until Pakistan's 2016 tour of England that the world took notice of his abilities as an opening batsman. During that tour, Sami's credentials as a solid Test opener for Pakistan were firmly established with scores of 82 and 70 in the 3rd Test against England at ...
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"The pitches in Pakistan are not ideal for high-quality cricket" : Samiullah Khan Niazi
Declared Man of the Match for his excellent bowling performance which saw him bag 8/62 in the final of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, 35-year-old Samiullah Khan Niazi played a key role in his side SNGPL's victorious season. Apart from taking 25 wickets in the tournament, Samiullah also reached the milestone of 500 first-class wickets during the recently concluded Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.
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"Regional politics is damaging domestic cricket" : Waqas Ahmed
Waqas Ahmed has impressed many followers of Pakistan cricket with his recent performances in the recently concluded Quaid-e-Azam Trophy where he was the second-highest wicket-taker with 52 wickets to his name. ...
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"T10 has the potential to become a popular format around the globe" : Sohail Tanvir
Regarded as the one of the most sought after Twenty20 specialists in world cricket today, Sohail Tanvir has taken 282 wickets in 272 Twenty20 games. He was recently in action in the inaugural edition of the T10 Cricket League in Sharjah where he topped the charts as the joint best bowler of the tournament with 5 wickets and a fantastic ...
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"I urge Najam Sethi and the PCB to give more support to Pakistan's disabled cricketers" : Farhan Saeed
All-rounder Farhan Saeed has played 8 international matches for the Pakistan Disabled Cricket Team and has become famous for his performances with bat and ball despite his disability.
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"I don't see a bilateral series between India and Pakistan anytime in the near future" : Shahryar Khan
Appointed as the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board by a unanimous decision by the Board of Governors of the PCB in August 2014, Shahryar Khan stepped down at the end of his tenure in August 2017. During his reign as PCB supremo, the Pakistan Test team reached the Number 1 Test ranking in 2016 and won the Champions Trophy ...
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"We will look to draw inspiration from previous Under 19 World Cup victories" : Hasan Khan
After his first stint as captain of Pakistan Under 19s, where he lead the team to the final of the ACC Under 19 Asia Cup, Hasan Khan has now been tasked to lead the team for the all-important ICC Under 19 World Cup which will be played in New Zealand between 13th January and 3rd February, 2018.
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"What have I done wrong? Why is there no justice for me?" : Sadaf Hussain
Regarded as one of the most talented medium-fast bowlers in Pakistan cricket, Sadaf Hussain has played 73 first-class matches where he has taken 353 wickets since his debut in 2009. Despite taking five ten-wicket and 24 five-wicket hauls at the first-class level, his excellent performances in domestic cricket have gone unrewarded as he is yet to play a single game ...
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"We feel like we can beat any opposition" : Faheem Ashraf
The hard-hitting Pakistan all-rounder, Faheem Ashraf, recently shot to instant fame in a game against Sri Lanka when he became the first Pakistani bowler to take a hat-trick in a T20I. His talent had already been recognized during the victorious Champions Trophy campaign and he continues to re-emphasize his credentials as a potential successor to one of Pakistan's top all-rounders, ...
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"It's disappointing to be ignored for the PSL" : Ehsan Adil
Fast-bowler Ehsan Adil started his international career with a lot of promise, with a Test debut against South Africa in 2013 but due to unfortunate injuries and a lack of opportunities, he has managed to play just 3 Tests and 6 ODIs, picking up 9 wickets so far.
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