[REPORT] Nine non-centrally contracted players to be called up for England tour camp

[MenInG]

Nine non-centrally contracted players to be called up for England tour camp

The camps will include all 21 players who have received a central contract for the year 2020-21

Pakistan’s men’s national team selectors have begun the initial process of meetings to finalise the squad that will tour England in the upcoming series. A final decision on the matter is expected after Eid holidays.

The initial camp will include all 21 players who have received a central contract for the year 2020-21. Players such as batsman Fawad Alam, who have been part of recent squads but failed to make their way in the central contracts, are also expected to be called for the camp.

Many players such as Mohammad Musa, Amad Butt, Khushdil Shah, and Usman Qadir are being discussed for the initial camp. The names of veteran players such as Mohammad Amir, Wahab Riaz, Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez are also expected to be discussed in the selection committee meeting.

A squad of 30 players is expected to be named for the camp out of which 25 are expected to be sent for the tour. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has already briefed the players regarding their plans. The training plans for the players are expected to be drafted in June. Many options are being considered for training.

The players will train in groups in the initial phase. The National Cricket Academy is being made safe for this purpose.

The postponement of the Twenty20 (T20) World Cup could weaken the cases of veteran all-rounders Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez. Fast-bowlers Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz were not part of the Pakistan squad in the series against Bangladesh; however, Amir could likely receive a call for the initial camp.

[MenInG]

Would be madness not to take Amir for T20 games.

[ahmedzee]

Would be complete madness to take someone like Usman Qadir to England. He doesn't merit a place in Pakistan C team, let alone Pakistan senior team. Few selections by Misbah just defy logic.

[Nasty Naz]

The postponement of the Twenty20 (T20) World Cup could weaken the cases of veteran all-rounders Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez.

That's the reason I am not upset about the T20 WC possibly getting postponed for IPL. It makes the odds of those two being in the squad less likely next year and it gives Pakistan some additional time to figure out a settled squad.

No mention of Zafar Gohar, so I guess we'll be sticking with Yasir for the Test series.

[Thunderbolt14]

That's the reason I am not upset about the T20 WC possibly getting postponed for IPL. It makes the odds of those two being in the squad less likely next year and it gives Pakistan some additional time to figure out a settled squad.

No mention of Zafar Gohar, so I guess we'll be sticking with Yasir for the Test series.

I was thinking along the same lines

[angrypathan]

That's the reason I am not upset about the T20 WC possibly getting postponed for IPL. It makes the odds of those two being in the squad less likely next year and it gives Pakistan some additional time to figure out a settled squad.

No mention of Zafar Gohar, so I guess we'll be sticking with Yasir for the Test series.

Unfortunately it probably increases their chances of being in the squad next year. They won't have the opportunity to fail miserably in Australia and be booted out. They will then go to India on the basis of "playing spin well".

[Square Drive]

Unfortunately it probably increases their chances of being in the squad next year. They won't have the opportunity to fail miserably in Australia and be booted out. They will then go to India on the basis of "playing spin well".

Hopefully they don't pass the fitness tests due to this quarantine, and the fact that they're only aging by the day.

[aloo paratha]

Unfortunately it probably increases their chances of being in the squad next year. They won't have the opportunity to fail miserably in Australia and be booted out. They will then go to India on the basis of "playing spin well".

Shoaib Malik deserves to play a T20 World Cup in subcontinental conditions, and his performances in T20s in general have been pretty good since his comeback to the team. In the last 5 years he averages 43.7 at a SR of 142.

Hafeez on the other hand...

[Junaids]

It’s very poor thinking.

15 players is a normal Test squad, plus an extra 10 can be picked this time.

It would make sense to have at least 5 players like Rohail Nazir and Zeeshan Malik who can be tested in Pakistan v Pakistan A matches both in camp and during the 14 days quarantine upon arrival.

[BoomBoomCricket]

Would be madness not to take Amir for T20 games.

It will be awkward to take him. 25 players will be travelling as one group for the whole tour. So he will be watching all 3 Test Matches and be a part of the squad, but not playing. Take him to England for 2 months just for 3 T20s? And he will have to play a red ball warm up intra squad game before the Tests as part of the 25 man squad.

[Junaids]

It will be awkward to take him. 25 players will be travelling as one group for the whole tour. So he will be watching all 3 Test Matches and be a part of the squad, but not playing. Take him to England for 2 months just for 3 T20s. And he will have to play a red ball warm up inter squad game before the Tests as part of the 25 man squad.

He'd almost certainly be prepared to play the Tests.

Mickey Arthur had realised that Amir lacked the height and pace to succeed except in SENA and had a deal with him that he would only be picked for Tests there, to extend his career.

I have heard nothing to suggest that Amir wouldn't accept such a deal even now.

[shamaan]

Would be complete madness to take someone like Usman Qadir to England. He doesn't merit a place in Pakistan C team, let alone Pakistan senior team. Few selections by Misbah just defy logic.

I belive its babar who wants him in the team

[shamaan]

Unfortunately it probably increases their chances of being in the squad next year. They won't have the opportunity to fail miserably in Australia and be booted out. They will then go to India on the basis of "playing spin well".

Very valid point and it's TRUE

[shamaan]

Hopefully they don't pass the fitness tests due to this quarantine, and the fact that they're only aging by the day.

Malik is stil one of fittest in the team

[shamaan]

It’s very poor thinking.

15 players is a normal Test squad, plus an extra 10 can be picked this time.

It would make sense to have at least 5 players like Rohail Nazir and Zeeshan Malik who can be tested in Pakistan v Pakistan A matches both in camp and during the 14 days quarantine upon arrival.

Wish they would but they wont take them

[shamaan]

He'd almost certainly be prepared to play the Tests.

Mickey Arthur had realised that Amir lacked the height and pace to succeed except in SENA and had a deal with him that he would only be picked for Tests there, to extend his career.

I have heard nothing to suggest that Amir wouldn't accept such a deal even now.

Dont think he will play the tests but would play in the intra games and will be good test for the batesman

[Maher96]

With the current situation Wahab and Amir have found themselves in don’t be surprised even if you see them Wearing whites this year in the summer. Amir returns once again 10 years after...

[shamaan]

With the current situation Wahab and Amir have found themselves in don’t be surprised even if you see them Wearing whites this year in the summer. Amir returns once again 10 years after...

Tbh only amir is good enough in whites wahab ain't all that but I expect both to go out of the 25 squad and have some participation in the intra matches but that's about it and the t20s they wont play tests

[Nasty Naz]

Unfortunately it probably increases their chances of being in the squad next year. They won't have the opportunity to fail miserably in Australia and be booted out. They will then go to India on the basis of "playing spin well".

I'm not too sure about that, they will be a year older and Pakistan will hopefully have played a bunch of T20 between now the WC. A few good performances from Iftikhar/Khushdil and some bad ones from Hafeez/Malik will certainly hurt their chances to make it.

Either way, if Pakistan are to win the WC, it will be due to their bowling anyways. So some extra reps and experience for young bowlers like Naseem/Shaheen/Hasnain is probably huge for them at this stage of their development.

[shamaan]

I'm not too sure about that, they will be a year older and Pakistan will hopefully have played a bunch of T20 between now the WC. A few good performances from Iftikhar/Khushdil and some bad ones from Hafeez/Malik will certainly hurt their chances to make it.

Either way, if Pakistan are to win the WC, it will be due to their bowling anyways. So some extra reps and experience for young bowlers like Naseem/Shaheen/Hasnain is probably huge for them at this stage of their development.

I agree with angrypathan that it increases the chances of being In the squad due to playing spin well were in austrlia they will struggle heavenly and in england.

But I agree if Pakistan win the world cup it will be due to thier bowling and they will expect Shaheen to play a huge role and spear the attack

[MenInG]

Lahore: The National Selection Committee led by Misbah-ul-Haq will discuss to select potential players for the training camp for England Tour tomorrow, ARY Sports reported today.

According to sources, the final names will be announced on Wednesday. 18 centrally contracted and emerging players will be invited for the camp.

Names of Fawad Alam, Imran Khan SR, Bilal Asif, Mohammad Musa, and Amad Butt will be considered. The names of Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Wahab Riaz Mohammad Amir will also be considered.

Board officials will inform head coach Misbah about the final number of players in the training camp. Misbah has contacted his fellow selectors and they have been directed to prepare the initial names for the training camp.

It must be noted here that the ECB had convinced PCB after positive talks over biosecurity arrangements during the tour. ECB proposed to start the series with the first Test from August 5 instead of July 30.

A squad of 25 players, both for Tests and T20Is, will arrive in England via chartered plan earlier in July, and players will remain in quarantine for 14 days before going out for training.

https://arysports.tv/selection-commi...our-wednesday/

[Abdullah719]

Misbah Ul Haq Wants National Camp, PCB Battling Logistical Issues

Pakistan's head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq wants to start off with a training camp at the earliest with an eye on England tour but the cricket board is dealing with logistical issues which might lead to a delay in proceedings.

A source in the board said that plans were to invite 30 to 35 players for the camp out of which 25 will be finally selected for the probable England tour in July/August when Pakistan play three Tests and three T20 Internationals.

"It has become a logistical headache for the board to organise the camp since the boarding-lodging facilities at the national cricket academy in Lahore are not enough to accommodate 30 players plus officials," the source said.

The official said Misbah and the board had agreed that the players will move into a secure location at the same time and then remain there until the squad leaves for England.

"The idea is that the players stay at the NCA and also train in groups and use the facilities for training at the academy and net practice. But the problem is accommodating such a large number of players and officials at one time," the source said.

Misbah has made it clear that once the players report at the academy they will not be allowed to go home or meet with anyone from outside the training group.

"Logistically, it is a problem because Misbah's plan is that the players start training in small groups so that they are safe from the Covid-19. Tests of all players and officials will be conducted before they attend the camp," the source said.

Misbah is planning to take 25 players to England where they will stay in a bio-security environment in quarantine and play the series.

"He wants the players to adjust to similar quarantine/bio-safety conditions so they don't face problems adjusting in England," the source said.

The PCB is expected to announce the list of players for the training camp by Wednesday and obviously it will include all the players given central contracts.

"But even players without central contracts like Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Amir, Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez and other top performers off domestic cricket will be invited to the camp," he said.

If the West Indies tour to England goes well then the PCB has said it will send its team for its series.

The source said the PCB had already contacted the national health authorities and the government to get their clearance before setting up the quarantined camp.

https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/n...s-2648229.html

[TeymurBlake]

God some of the names mentioned, don't really fill me with enthusiasm.

[Shoaibbtt]

Would be madness not to take Amir for T20 games.

To be fair we've got some good seamers in Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf (provided he's fit) plus Muhammad Hasnain is improving. Amir is good don't get me wrong but ever since CT17 and the game against Aus in the WC he's been ok.

[Shoaibbtt]

I belive its babar who wants him in the team

To be fair looking at Usman in the one PSL game he played (i believe it was against Lahore) he looked quite good. He's a carbon copy of his dad and Imran Tahir (also taught by Abdul Qadir).

[Third Man]

Batsmen
1. Babar Azam
2. Abid Ali
3. Azhar Ali
4. Fakhar Zaman
5. Haider Ali
6. Haris Sohail
7. Asad Shafiq
8. Shan Masood
9. Imam ul Haq
10. Khushdil Shah
11. Sharjeel Khan

Bowlers
1. Shaheen Afridi
2. Naseem Shah
3. Mohammad Abbas
4. Mohammad Amir
5. Wahab Riaz
6. Mohammad Hasnain
7. Haris Rauf
8. Ehsan Adil/Sameen Gul
9. Zafar Gohar
10. Shadab Khan

Keepers
1. Rizwan
2. Sarfaraz

All Rounders
1. Imad Wasim
2. Fahim Ashraf
3. Ammad Butt

Not the best squad, perhaps, in terms of future development, but one I'd not be entirely unhappy with. We don't have the most dynamic keepers-batsmen and the alrounders aren't good at either of their jobs, but we don't have any other options at the moment. I sure hope someone like Mohammad Haris(?), the U19 WK is given some opportunities in the PSL. Seems like a dynamic batsman.

[Third Man]

Batsmen
1. Babar Azam
2. Abid Ali
3. Azhar Ali
4. Fakhar Zaman
5. Haider Ali
6. Haris Sohail
7. Asad Shafiq
8. Shan Masood
9. Imam ul Haq
10. Khushdil Shah
11. Sharjeel Khan

Bowlers
1. Shaheen Afridi
2. Naseem Shah
3. Mohammad Abbas
4. Mohammad Amir
5. Wahab Riaz
6. Mohammad Hasnain
7. Haris Rauf
8. Ehsan Adil/Sameen Gul
9. Zafar Gohar
10. Shadab Khan

Keepers
1. Rizwan
2. Sarfaraz

All Rounders
1. Imad Wasim
2. Fahim Ashraf
3. Ammad Butt

Not the best squad, perhaps, in terms of future development, but one I'd not be entirely unhappy with. We don't have the most dynamic keepers-batsmen and the allrounders aren't good at either of their jobs, but we don't have any other options at the moment. I sure hope someone like Mohammad Haris(?), the U19 WK is given some opportunities in the PSL. Seems like a dynamic batsman.

I'd probably remove one of Fahim and Ammad from the list. We don't need that many fake allrounders.

[Suleiman]

Its 2020 and Hafeez and Wahab are still considered for playing lmao.

People said Hafeez would be out by 2013.... then 2015... then ‘16.... and now we’re here.

He’ll be there in 2030 with a cane and a rocking chair as well.

[Thunderbolt14]

Hafeez has had nearly twice the career length of Adam Gilchrist. Let that sink in.

[Mir jibran]

Hafeez has had nearly twice the career length of Adam Gilchrist. Let that sink in.

And couldnt not even achieve 1% of what gilly achieved

[Boycottisno2]

ROHAIL NAZIR ....should also be in the tour party as he is a top order batsman and wicketkeeper

He can play as a batsman only he is that good a batter

[shamaan]

Would be madness not to take Amir for T20 games.

If he can play in the intra practise tests then yes he should go and play in the t20s

[shamaan]

Would be complete madness to take someone like Usman Qadir to England. He doesn't merit a place in Pakistan C team, let alone Pakistan senior team. Few selections by Misbah just defy logic.

I think babar wants qadir in the squad hes quite close to him

[shamaan]

That's the reason I am not upset about the T20 WC possibly getting postponed for IPL. It makes the odds of those two being in the squad less likely next year and it gives Pakistan some additional time to figure out a settled squad.

No mention of Zafar Gohar, so I guess we'll be sticking with Yasir for the Test series.

You reakon bearing in mind the next global event is in india and both play spin well were this one coming up is in austrlia.

[shamaan]

Hopefully they don't pass the fitness tests due to this quarantine, and the fact that they're only aging by the day.

Malik is one of the fittest going around he will pass the test with flying colours

[shamaan]

Shoaib Malik deserves to play a T20 World Cup in subcontinental conditions, and his performances in T20s in general have been pretty good since his comeback to the team. In the last 5 years he averages 43.7 at a SR of 142.

Hafeez on the other hand...

Both should play in asain conditions but only Malik in foreign conditions

[shamaan]

It will be awkward to take him. 25 players will be travelling as one group for the whole tour. So he will be watching all 3 Test Matches and be a part of the squad, but not playing. Take him to England for 2 months just for 3 T20s? And he will have to play a red ball warm up intra squad game before the Tests as part of the 25 man squad.

Tbh if hes ganna play in the intra matches then I'd take him cuz hes stil class act will also test azar and the rest of what to expect against england

[shamaan]

He'd almost certainly be prepared to play the Tests.

Mickey Arthur had realised that Amir lacked the height and pace to succeed except in SENA and had a deal with him that he would only be picked for Tests there, to extend his career.

I have heard nothing to suggest that Amir wouldn't accept such a deal even now.

Tbh pcb should leave him to it they already begged him and he said no so leave him to it

[aloo paratha]

Both should play in asain conditions but only Malik in foreign conditions

Only Malik should play, and only in Asia, his record elsewhere is terrible.

Hafeez should be nowhere near the Pakistan team anymore, especially not in T20Is. In the same 5 year period, Hafeez averages 29 at a SR of 119. Not good enough.

[TrentDevil]

Both should play in asain conditions but only Malik in foreign conditions

lol, Better to take some U-14 kid for overseas tour/tournament rather than Malik

[shamaan]

lol, Better to take some U-14 kid for overseas tour/tournament rather than Malik

I hope your being sarcastic

[Kroll]

Its 2020 and Hafeez and Wahab are still considered for playing lmao.

People said Hafeez would be out by 2013.... then 2015... then ‘16.... and now we’re here.

He’ll be there in 2030 with a cane and a rocking chair as well.

With head full of white hair and long flowing white beard. PCT will have their very own Santa Claus.

[Thunderbolt14]

With head full of white hair and long flowing white beard. PCT will have their very own Santa Claus.

At least Santa Claus consistently delivers on Boxing Day.