"Shahid bhai has tipped me for Player of the Tournament": Umar Akmal [Archive] - PakPassion

0tt0man

23rd February 2011, 15:42

I was watching young Akmal's interview on Geo yesterday. He seemed very confident and especially thanked Afridi for the confidence and faith he has shown in him

There's no doubt Umar played a very mature innings today. So that made me wonder, does he really have it in him to be awarded this tournament's best player?

And no I'm not making predictions. :) The conditions so far point towards a batsman's World Cup.

So can Umar prove himself to be a big tournament player like he did in the past and be consistent with his knocks? He admitted he has started to play more sensibly from now on so that's a positive. His confidence must be sky high right now :umarakmal

23rd February 2011, 15:44

Yes he can , Afridi as MoM is very supportive and hopefully Umar will prove that he is not over rated and also there will be a new thread called who is virat kolihi

Yanky Panky

23rd February 2011, 15:45

Can someone check Umar's nose? It must have something brown sticking on it.

strongman123

23rd February 2011, 15:45

So glad that he played such a wonderful knock today. Its against minnows, but its a start and hopefully he will gain some momentum. Glad to see Afridi giving so much confidence to the youngsters :rehman, hopefully he improves as tournament goes on and announces himself on the world stage :inzi.

pakfan86

23rd February 2011, 15:46

I hope Umar will play vital role and make lot of runs against any team in SL Pitches. Bcoz he did well in past in SL against SL, Australia (Aus A side)

Hando

23rd February 2011, 15:46

I want Shezad to be Player of the tournament :P

23rd February 2011, 15:48

I want Shezad to be Player of the tournament :P

Yaar doesn't matter who is the man of the T we need to win th WC end off even if we lose all irrelevant matches

Afridi_Fan

23rd February 2011, 15:48

I want Shezad to be Player of the tournament :P

Unfortunately you are not the captain of the team. :afridi

kingusama92

23rd February 2011, 15:49

Imran Khan said something similar to Inzi back in 92.

:D :))

Saad Hasan

23rd February 2011, 15:51

Let's wait until real teams get to the party...71 against Kenya is nothing to write home about...

23rd February 2011, 15:54

Let's wait until real teams get to the party...71 against Kenya is nothing to write home about...

hes going to make 171 against real teams:raza

Afridi_Fan

23rd February 2011, 15:59

Let's wait until real teams get to the party...71 against Kenya is nothing to write home about...

I've been watching you. Tum kisi cheez sey aaj key match mein khush bhi ho?

ace4rmspace

23rd February 2011, 15:59

He needs to come a bit higher up in the order me thinks to make substantial contributions, where he has a chance to really show his game, graft an innings, make a big score. With him coming so far down, he's either trying to avoid losing his wicket as too many have already been lost or he'll be hitting out because the overs are about to finish. He has it in him though, it's all down to him I guess.

Theo_14

23rd February 2011, 16:02

It's obvious that Shahid Afridi is following every tip that Imran Khan has told him - it's a good thing that he is praising youngsters in that way, it motivates them and eases the pressure on him even though there must be slight pressure on Umar Akmal to live up to the expectations that the captain has tipped him to do, but this is positive stuff from Afridi, let's hope he can keep the team together and keep up the passion, determination and good spirits within the team.

ElRaja

23rd February 2011, 16:15

Theo_14

23rd February 2011, 16:17

hur rizvi

23rd February 2011, 16:23

in 1992 imran said same about Inzi ....

hopefully umar can do the same for pakistan that inzi did

Digital

23rd February 2011, 16:32

So is Afridi equal to Imran ?? Kidding guys. He played well though long way to go.

0tt0man

23rd February 2011, 16:45

Is it just me or is Afridi praising Akhtar every opportunity he gets? :D
It's good for the individual but I hope it doesn't cloud his judgment lol.

PAF

23rd February 2011, 16:52

I was just about to post that picture - there's a better one I found earlier of the sun shining on him, looked brilliant & reminded me of the young Inzy during the 92' World cup when he was hitting the ball all over the ground with no helmet and sun shining on him, love it! :D.

Can you share that picture. I tried to find on cricinfo but there's not any other picture of Umar Akmal without a helmet [the one you mentioned]. I must say a good picture like old days.

siccric

23rd February 2011, 16:58

Akhtar, Akmal(s) are all confidence players. It's good Afridi is backing them all. Results are in front of all of us.

blinding light

23rd February 2011, 17:06

Umar Akmal off to a flying start in this tourney, hope he maintains his good form throughout and take Pak. home :)

I'd love to see that picture too =)

Muhammad Waleed

23rd February 2011, 17:09

It would be better for him to concentrate on his batting rather than those freaky actions he makes after he is unable to play a shot. SOmetimess

strongman123

23rd February 2011, 17:09

Yeah, this is starting to remind of Inzi in '92 where he lacked confidence too. Looks like history might be repeating itself :).

Afridi_Fan

23rd February 2011, 17:11

It would be better for him to concentrate on his batting rather than those freaky actions he makes after he is unable to play a shot. SOmetimess

I don't care what faces he is making as long as he keeps on middling a few in between making faces.

Rana

23rd February 2011, 17:12

Awww, Shahid bhai has tripped me.

kingusama92

23rd February 2011, 17:13

It would be better for him to concentrate on his batting rather than those freaky actions he makes after he is unable to play a shot. SOmetimess

:))

Let's not make criticism just for the sake of it!

Even his emotions have to be shaped in a certain manner?!

insaftak

23rd February 2011, 17:14

great innings, and also one of the best cricket pictures i have seen recently, you just dont get pics like these much nowadays. no helmet, no hat, just pure determination on his face. i hope he carries it on.

http://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/128800/128892.jpg

http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/1992+Cricket+World+Cup+Australia+New+Zealand+tLtHO fgSMVhl.jpg

kingusama92

23rd February 2011, 17:14

Awww, Shahid bhai has tripped me.

Flat on your face?

Muhammad Waleed

23rd February 2011, 17:18

:))

Let's not make criticism just for the sake of it!

Even his emotions have to be shaped in a certain manner?!

haha, I didn't mean that.

I meant noo need to overreact when you are unable to play a certain shot. I have written it because the commentator said that this is the second time he did that, Hope I got it wrong :)

blinding light

23rd February 2011, 17:23

http://www.daylife.com/photo/07cmeaKeFgaQD?q=Umar+Akmal

That one?

Ryankhan

23rd February 2011, 17:24

Inshallah UMAR will do great and good stuff by LALA to keep motivating the players and today knock was a good one by Umer but he has to be consistent in the upcoming matches....Best of lUCK brother

Afridi_Fan

23rd February 2011, 17:25

haha, I didn't mean that.

I meant noo need to overreact when you are unable to play a certain shot. I have written it because the commentator said that this is the second time he did that, Hope I got it wrong :)

Allah kerey 1000 baar kerey

He can make faces and do whatever he wants to do within the laws of the game, and last time I checked making faces in within the laws. So, all I'm concered is with how many runs he will make, not how many times he will make faces if he can't play a specific shot or two. :umarakmal

Muhammad Waleed

23rd February 2011, 17:30

Allah kerey 1000 baar kerey

He can make faces and do whatever he wants to do within the laws of the game, and last time I checked making faces in within the laws. So, all I'm concered is with how many runs he will make, not how many times he will make faces if he can't play a specific shot or two. :umarakmal

Acha Bahi, I could be wrong.

Shakal banao mager banatay banatay out na ho :D

Sreesanth ban jao haha :))) woh bhe within law he saab kuch kerta hai :P

NO 1 AFRIDI FAN

23rd February 2011, 18:14

He played a fantastic knock today, Thanks to the managment for persisting with him.
Its good to see that Lala is motivating the youngsters, hopefully UA will play many knocks like this and we will win the cup. :D

Saad Hasan

23rd February 2011, 20:15

great innings, and also one of the best cricket pictures i have seen recently, you just dont get pics like these much nowadays. no helmet, no hat, just pure determination on his face. i hope he carries it on.

http://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/128800/128892.jpg

Yeah very determined to cash in on the minnows...against better opposition the determination is conspicuously absent...

Gotham Cronie

23rd February 2011, 20:18

Can someone check Umar's nose? It must have something brown sticking on it.

Lol do you know what brown nose means?

He would be praising Afridi and saying Afridi would be the player of the tournament if he was brown nosing.

Masterji

23rd February 2011, 20:53

Umar i thought you were quite intelligent at the start of your career but everytime i see you play, now the composure has gone, and you look like you are being attacked by swarm of bees.

srh

23rd February 2011, 20:54

fat chance if he continue to come at No. 6

23rd February 2011, 20:56

please
bat
him
at
5
!
!
!

Theo_14

23rd February 2011, 20:59

Can you share that picture. I tried to find on cricinfo but there's not any other picture of Umar Akmal without a helmet [the one you mentioned]. I must say a good picture like old days.

I was just about to post that picture - there's a better one I found earlier of the sun shining on him, looked brilliant & reminded me of the young Inzy during the 92' World cup when he was hitting the ball all over the ground with no helmet and sun shining on him, love it! :D.

http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/1992+Cricket+World+Cup+Australia+New+Zealand+tLtHO fgSMVhl.jpg

BINGO!

Not exact what I had imagined but it's all good :D.

Proud To Be A Pakistani

23rd February 2011, 20:59

I really want him to bat for longer as he is extremely talented should be pushed to bat longer .... & its good to see when experienced player back younger player ... happy to see that

Cosmic

23rd February 2011, 21:25

Umar did Same As Inzi Bat Without Cap it Was Bit Unnecessary Trying To Show-off Inzamam Is Inzi

and Umar cannot be Uma

PakistanCricketForever!

23rd February 2011, 21:34

Umar did Same As Inzi Bat Without Cap it Was Bit Unnecessary Trying To Show-off Inzamam Is Inzi

and Umar cannot be Uma

This is not needed for!! Let him play like inzi. Aslong as he is consistent

NO 1 AFRIDI FAN

23rd February 2011, 21:35

Wasnt Akmal jr suppose to come inbetween YK and Misbah? That would be the ideal position for him imho, he could produce even greater performances than this at that position. Also 3 is a bit too much of hitters down the oder.

khankhan

23rd February 2011, 21:35

I was just about to post that picture - there's a better one I found earlier of the sun shining on him, looked brilliant & reminded me of the young Inzy during the 92' World cup when he was hitting the ball all over the ground with no helmet and sun shining on him, love it! :D.

please post the picture you are talking about as well!!

Good to see umar akmal getting some runs
hopefully he will demolish Sri Lanka

hasanmehmoodkhan

23rd February 2011, 21:36

we need him to be if we wanna win the tournament. he definitely as the capability

Sledger

23rd February 2011, 21:38

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p6rVVYrm4Hw/RgHkXUxkL6I/AAAAAAAAADA/D7BU0tQvwvQ/s320/inzamam+1992.jpg

hamzamunir

23rd February 2011, 21:42

http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/128800/128888.jpg

Umar: I'll be kissing the World Cup trophy as well. Inshallah :)

Sledger

23rd February 2011, 21:48

I remember Asif batting without a helmet in England and getting Azhar Ali to hold it at the other end.. :)))

Always nice to see though, a throwback to the old days. :jm :inzi

pakistan_pride1

23rd February 2011, 21:49

hope so shows the same performance against SL and aus
not only against minnows

23rd February 2011, 21:51

I remember Asif batting without a helmet in England and getting Azhar Ali to hold it at the other end.. :)))

Always nice to see though, a throwback to the old days. :jm :inzi

I miss the bright green helmets :ijaz

they were BRILLIANT!

Hassan0987

23rd February 2011, 22:04

Watching U Akmal batting without helmet reminded me of Inzamam from 92 WC :inzi

ElRaja

23rd February 2011, 22:10

I remember Asif batting without a helmet in England and getting Azhar Ali to hold it at the other end.. :)))

Always nice to see though, a throwback to the old days. :jm :inzi

yeah and then he got out, nod nod wink wink :asif

bechara azhar, no hundred yet.

intothevoid

23rd February 2011, 22:24

http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/1992+Cricket+World+Cup+Australia+New+Zealand+tLtHO fgSMVhl.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_Q8P5niKo8NE/TWWWh0qUh6I/AAAAAAAAAb8/B9f30Ach5o4/Epic.jpg

:125:

Theo_14

23rd February 2011, 22:42

please post the picture you are talking about as well!!

I'll take a snap shot from the 92 World cup when Inzy is batting and I shall post it here, Insha'Allah.

edit - can't find the exact pictures, but this matches my imagination the most :-

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/2629/inzy.jpg (http://img231.imageshack.us/i/inzy.jpg/)

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/8303/umarakmal.jpg (http://img836.imageshack.us/i/umarakmal.jpg/)

I remember Asif batting without a helmet in England and getting Azhar Ali to hold it at the other end.. :)))

That was so funny, he was acting as if he was some specialist batsman who was inches away from scoring a hundred :))).

Saqs

24th February 2011, 01:13

Junior will take an instant liking to these subcontinent pitches.

GOAT

24th February 2011, 02:07

He better score heavily here, otherwise you'd be hard pressed to find a reason to keep him in the team.

PerfectionPersonified

24th February 2011, 02:20

no matter what !!!!!!!!1 i liked his running yesterday and he was constantly hungry to be on strike...!!!!!!!!!!! i like it

Kriketer

24th February 2011, 02:29

Have always liked Umar Akmal. Very consistent and always chips in well.

Mark my words, if Pakistan made it to the final then Umar Akmal will be the one to win it for us.

Impala_KaifTamasha

24th February 2011, 15:58

Good to see Afridi following every bit of advice Imran gave him.

InshAllah U.Akmal will be the player of the tournement and be our Inzi

BoomBoomCricket

24th February 2011, 16:19

Afridi_Fan

24th February 2011, 16:34

About time Afridi does something positive as captain lol..the mocking and tough criticism he has received seems to have done him good.

He has been mocked left, right and center in the media over the last couple of months, especially by many top class past players which include one of his biggest supports, Abdul Qadir. Players like Waqar, Sohail, Basit, Moin etc have attacked him like there is no tomorrow for his leadership, performance and conduct on and off the field. Many of his own players as well have complained about him. It's good to see him finally taking some steps to get his act together. Lets hope this can continue...

Are you one of the cold blooded species?

Because Afridi's statements are just positive for the last one month. I haven't seen him criticize any player wrongly in the media. Maybe you were dormant during that period. Surf the web you'll know what I'm talking about.

Dangerous. :afridi

shahrukh619

24th February 2011, 17:25

Imran Khan said something similar to Inzi back in 92.

:D :))

oh really, damn, that explains why Umar Akmal doesn't talk in english when he wins man of the match

Riff

24th February 2011, 17:44

Imran Khan said something similar to Inzi back in 92.

:D :))

so now youre comparing the wisdom of Imran Khan to Afridi

What happened to you Usama, you used to be a good poster before you became a Mod :facepalm:

the Great Khan

24th February 2011, 20:57

Lol..akmal jnr is a brain fart away from being pilloried on this forum! His knock was good but it was against Kenya..let's see him do it against a big team!!

hashmist

24th February 2011, 21:07

Riff

24th February 2011, 21:40

Much much better.

Mods please delete this post.

Theo_14

24th February 2011, 22:37

On his day - he is simply unstoppable. He came out at a time where there wasn't much pressure on his shoulders, he had a experienced composed batsman as his partner and Umar Akmall was allowed to play his natural game considering the batting PP was taken which is why he suceeded, on his day he is brilliant, just brilliant.

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freelance_cricketer

25th February 2011, 16:37

Clean hitter of the ball. Should be a good contest against Johnson

ethan hunt

25th February 2011, 16:46

Clean hitter of the ball. Should be a good contest against Johnson

he hit him for three sixes in an over in their last encounter in the t20 wc semifinal

srh

5th March 2011, 17:37

Umar Akmal must have heard it wrong from Shahid Afridi. Afridi was talking about himself as the Player of the Tournament. And with 14 wickets in 3 matches he is well on his way. :afridi

Sledger

5th March 2011, 17:39

True, 'Shahid bhai' himself is looking a pretty good shout atm. :afridi

srh

5th March 2011, 17:45

He is No. 1 in Most Wickets; No. 3 in Best Bowling Averages and No. 5 in Best Economy Rates. Red hot.

Muhammad Waleed

5th March 2011, 18:38

By performing in 2 matches won't make his player of the tournament.

Looney

5th March 2011, 18:40

Lol Shahid Bhai himself is well on his way to become the Player of the tournament hahaha

NZPakistanFan

6th March 2011, 01:18

Umar's been impressive thus far. But the real test will come against the big guns, in pressure matches. If he doesn't perform then, it means all this build up is meaningless. I still recognise Umar as one of the most gifted youngsters in world cricket. He plays the ball with such natural flair. He has more natural talent in him than many of the best senior players going around. However, it's all about mental growth for Umar. Here's hoping that the senior Pakistan players and management can help him out there.

0tt0man

19th March 2011, 18:23

Surely being the top scorer or taking the most no. of wickets isn't the criteria for becoming Player of the tournament is it? :umarakmal

Klusener proved this wrong in the 1999 edition :)

Khan88

19th March 2011, 18:28

He hasn't even been the best Umar on his team :P

19th March 2011, 18:40

'he has zero temperament'

'he's just another glorified slogger'

'should be dropped so that he's taught a lesson'

:))) :))) :)))

a big SCREW YOU to the haters.

the silence, is deafening.

sam

19th March 2011, 18:43

Umar played a brilliant innings today. Just showed that he really, really wanted to win it.

On a side note, somebody needs to tell Shahid bhai that he can be the player of the QF, SF and Finals if he can bat the way he did in T20 2009.

Awesome_Username

19th March 2011, 18:55

'he has zero temperament'

'he's just another glorified slogger'

'should be dropped so that he's taught a lesson'

:))) :))) :)))

a big SCREW YOU to the haters.

the silence, is deafening.

I don't think it's fair to call them haters. It's just that they have a poor understanding of the game. They do not realize why he is going to end up as one of Pakistan's better batsman.

Quite unfortunate really.

ElRaja

19th March 2011, 19:14

well done by the lad, was a bit lucky but made the most of all his chances.

as much as i hate to say i seem to see the team managements logic in holding this guy lower down the order, he takes pressure better than some of our other players.

along with razzaq bowling at 34 overs, i cant believe im saying this, but this pak setup may actually think and plan about things, lols.