Why Do People Think Adnan Akmal Can't Bat? | Well Played, Adnan Akmal [Merged]

[aneeq7]

His Test Average is 29.75
His ODI Average is (apparently) 51.00
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First-Class: 23.31
List A: 22.00
T20: 9.66

[CORNERED-TIGER]

yet 2 face the big boys

[Rana]

He can certainly bat, he is due a 100 and its coming soon.

[cric]

Originally Posted by aneeq7 His Test Average is 29.75 His ODI Average is (apparently) 51.00 -------------------------------------------------- First-Class: 23.31 List A: 22.00 T20: 9.66

Because ppl think sarfraz ahmed avg 3 in test 12 in one day is better then adnan 29 and 51.

[Lara400]

Originally Posted by aneeq7 His Test Average is 29.75 His ODI Average is (apparently) 51.00 -------------------------------------------------- First-Class: 23.31 List A: 22.00 T20: 9.66

Because they easily forget the fifties and hundreds he's notched up

[Blitz]

....because he can't do it under pressure.

[Bullet Drive]

He can bat however Sarfraz is a much better batsmen then him.

[talha3]

Because they are too busy admiring sarfrazs domestic stats.

There is a big difference in performing at domestic and international level. There is not always a correlation.

[ads101]

his domestic stats aren't encouraging, if a guy averages twenty something after all those years in domestic, you don't have much hope of him turning out to a forty or something average in international

However he's done well with keeping and surprisingly well with the bat, so maybe he's really improved and worked on his batting in recent times, after all he did do well in that domestic tournament

[AZ]

would not expect many runs from him or Sarfraz against a WC bowling attack like England.

[talha3]

Originally Posted by AZ would not expect many runs from him or Sarfraz against a WC bowling attack like England.

Prepare to be surprised.

[Sherlock]

When did Adnan Akmal play for Pakistan in a ODI?

[Legend Killer]

No one says Adnan can't bat but most people believe that Sarfaraz is a better batsman than him. I know Sarfaraz hasn't showed much with the bat in the ODI series but people have to realize that he didn't get much opportunity with the bat and he also got out twice because of incompetent umpiring in the few opportunities he did get.

[Bullet Drive]

Originally Posted by Sherlock When did Adnan Akmal play for Pakistan in a ODI?

Zimbabwe.

[Justcrazy]

Personally , I do not think that there is much of a difference in :sarfaraz & , I think can bat and will improve inshallah his batting. Off course he does not look like a WK who can bat like :gilchrist or Prior, but if he keps well and averages about 35 in Test matches, its fine.

[Usman]

Originally Posted by Justcrazy Personally , I do not think that there is much of a difference in :sarfaraz & , I think can bat and will improve inshallah his batting. Off course he does not look like a WK who can bat like :gilchrist or Prior, but if he keps well and averages about 35 in Test matches, its fine.

Problem is that if over a long period of time, you are averaging 23 in domestic cricket, you're never going to average even 35 in test cricket.

But I don't understand why he has such poor stats. He has the Akmal class when he plays his shots and he doesn't look like some mug with the bat. You can only hope that his potential will be reached in international cricket. He certainly keeps well.

Sarfraz looks more of a single taker and not he's definately not a good keeper either. When Pakistan don't chose to make Umer Akmal the wickie, I would like to see Adnan as odi keeper too, given his aggressive nature and excellent keeping abilities.

[Strike!]

Originally Posted by CORNERED-TIGER yet 2 face the big boys

Adnan made runs against South Africa, A high score of 17 in fact.

[sa88]

Originally Posted by Usman Problem is that if over a long period of time, you are averaging 23 in domestic cricket, you're never going to average even 35 in test cricket. But I don't understand why he has such poor stats. He has the Akmal class when he plays his shots and he doesn't look like some mug with the bat. You can only hope that his potential will be reached in international cricket. He certainly keeps well. Sarfraz looks more of a single taker and not he's definately not a good keeper either. When Pakistan don't chose to make Umer Akmal the wickie, I would like to see Adnan as odi keeper too, given his aggressive nature and excellent keeping abilities.

Could it be that he never took his batting that seriously?

A few years ago, there was no hope of him EVER getting into the Pakistan team. Also, his place in the domestic scene was secure because he was a competent WK. As such, there was no incentive to focus that much on the batting.

From what I've seen of Adnan - he has reasonable technique, and a small dosage of that Akmal swagger. If he can improve his concentration I don't see why he can't average 30+ in modern day Test cricket.

Please bear in mind the first job of the WK is to hold on to chances. Adnan is doing that. If he can plunder 25-30 runs on a consistent basis and not drop any chances then he is a much better Test match WK than his brother.

[carbon11]

adnan akmal is a much better batsmen than sarfraz

look at adnans offside play, he drives in orthodox textbook fashion through the covers like his brothers.

sarfraz ahmed is nothing more than a leg side accumulator


the only bad thing about adnan is he is not a power hitter and neither is sarfraz so when they come into bat so low down in limited overs cricket they usually get stuck and can't hit big.

adnan doesn't have the ability of yousuf or someone like hafeez to time and place the ball for four and also doesn't have the power to hit big shots.

and sarfraz ahmed has no good shots and can't slog big just likes to play across the line mostly and nudge singles down the legside, a crappy across the line leg side heavy technique that gets exposed at international level.

i will stick with adnan he is much better wicketkeeper, and character behind the stumps

[SwingNSeam]

Seems to give way too many chances while batting.

[Amjid Javed]

Adnan has done pretty well in limited chances hes got to bat for pakistan. Also no keeper has ever come straight into the pakistan team and looked like a top quality batsmen. Even likes of moin, latif and kamran akmal took time to show their real quality with the bat and i think Adnan will be no different.

[Express Pace]

Because he can't bat, I don't care what he averages. Him and Sarfraz are awful batsmen, Kamran Akmal is much better, even though he is also rubbish.

[12cavalry]

Both are pretty average with the ball.
Sarfraz though touted as a better batsman, has yet to play a decent innings in intl cricket.

[pakistanigoneaussie]

adnan has the akmal bravado which sarfraz really needs

[alberto]

jamal anwar is a pure batsman

[James]

He played some gorgeous strokes in the test series against New Zealand, and was immaculate behind the stumps. No idea why he was dropped - he had/had potential as a wicket/bat. Possibly because he's an Akmal? #allegedcorruption

[WalkingWiggett]

I dunno if has been under the corruption spotlight because of his family name but I do know that did claim that is the best Pakistani WK. However there was no apparent justification for dropping given his prior (no pun!) performances as WK.

Adnan might not be a great batsman but he looks a reasonably decent bat at least. He's a keeper (cheap pun intended).

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Hadn't seen too much of him before today but he looks like he might have what it takes. If he can get a 50 tomorrow it will probably win the game. With a batting line up lacking flair a good w/k batsman can make all the difference.

[pakistanigoneaussie]

looking at his domestic stats i think its clear he underachieved there, i honestly think he can maintain an average of 30ish which is quite decent, just needs to convert his starts more

[attock]

Looked very good today, also played well v New Zealand......

[Justcrazy]

I guess If he is Keeping well, and averages @30 in Test , its good. The thing is that He needs to score when it matters, that is crucial.

[ninjafirstslip]

Ill be happy if he just keeps tidy. Batting right now is a bonus.

[ads101]

Done well. Looks like the guy who will get better with the more time he spends on the international stage. Liked how he batted today, batted like a proper batsman, tried to keep his wicket but still looking for runs. Defending when needed. Not just simply chancing his arm or a few flashy strokes.

Hope he goes out there and shows responsibility as the senior batsman and shields the tail while making runs. Though I know it's a lot to ask. He did his job in hanging around with Misbah. Just a shame Misbah got out near the end of play.

[doctordamor]

I was a big supporter of Sarfaraz, but every chance he has been given he cant deliver. Akmal has been getting better both as keeper and batsman he deserves to be in team.

[AZ]

done quite well so far...he's a fighter.

[90MPH]

His footwork is not great but he has good balance and fast hands to get him out of trouble. His defence is pretty good - just needs to stop hanging or poking his bat outside off.

[Amjid Javed]

Adnan needs to try and take most of the strike tomorrow and play a few big shots and some how help pakistan gain a lead maybe towards the 150 mark.

[Cpt. Rishwat]

He won't get a better opportunity to close this debate once and for all tomorrow. Help get another 50 or so runs on the board and he'll have done his job.

[Sledger]

Doesn't look all that with the bat but he's got heart. Hopefully he can do a Hussey tomorrow.

[ares1000]

The kid is no Gilly. However, if he can average 30 for us, I'd take that.

Had better get some runs tomorrow.

[shahrukh619]

I think Adnan can't bat in ODIs, and thats because, in his last ODI match, he was struggling to hit any boundary. He was playing like Fawad Alam.

[Love Pakistan]

Originally Posted by shahrukh619 I think Adnan can't bat in ODIs, and thats because, in his last ODI match, he was struggling to hit any boundary. He was playing like Fawad Alam.

Thats the problem with him... He cant hit boundries at will like his other 2 brothers!

[Patriot]

Nice to see him bat decently against the No.1 team in the world. Hope he makes a 50 tomorrow.

[talha3]

Better batsman than Sarfaz, that's for sure. Sarfraz had his chance against a weaker England bowling lineup and failed in both innings.

[w8in_4_0402]

inshallah he will get us valuable runs along with the tail. anything is a plus.

[Choking_Protea]

kamran Akmal is light years ahead of Adnan.

Kamrans keeping problems could have been sorted out maybe with the help of latif

[shahrukh619]

Originally Posted by Choking_Protea kamran Akmal is light years ahead of Adnan. Kamrans keeping problems could have been sorted out maybe with the help of latif

Don't even talk about Kamran

[ads101]

Originally Posted by Choking_Protea kamran Akmal is light years ahead of Adnan. Kamrans keeping problems could have been sorted out maybe with the help of latif

what we think every time yet Kamran finds some way to muck up.

If it's any consolation, currently Adnan has better stats than Kamran overall average. In fact Kamran's performance with the bat in his first few tests is worse than Adnan's. And Kamran didn't score his first test century until around 20 innings, just under 3 years since his debut.

Adnan's got plenty of time to improve. Wicket keepers often find it hard to juggle the two aspects initially but they get used to it.

Kamran's batting looks flashy, but it doesn't consistently produce results. His test batting has been on the wane in recent years anyway.

[AZ]

not really ads, it was 2010 where he was awful, had some decent scores in 2009.

[cricketworm]

You must be wondering from title ... but why well played he scored only 24* runs.

Well, in test cricket, it's all about taking advantage of the session.

When he came to crease, England were about to ruin the good work done by restricting England for only 192 runs. Five wickets were down, Misbah badly needed someone to stick around with him so England wouldn't turn tables and could have left Pakistan no chance of posting comfortable lead, so they can put even little of pressure on them.

I think lead was only around 40 something when Adnan Akmal came to crease, ball was new, and it's never easy for young, inexperienced and tiny guy to stay put against gigantic bowlers. It looked like he wasn't bothered about them much, he laughed innocently when he middle the ball and put ball for 4 at 3rd man.

We don't know how Ajmal will do with around 100 something lead and how strongly England batter will respond, we can just predict it but can't be sure what can happen. But Adnan's inning ensured at least 100+ lead. It was expected from other top batters from Pakistan to perform, but I think Adnan's inning played huge role if Pakistan are to win this test from here.

As much as anger his elder brother gets, I think deserves that much credit for partnership he put with Misbah when team desperately needed it.

And btw. he is an excellent keeper.

[Free Hit]

i'l bump this thread if he gets to 50 tomorrow... and plays well with tale..

[BoomBoomAfridi]

Well said bro, he played to the situation, needs to slightly alter his plans for tommorow morning, batting with the tail he needs to farm the strike and score the runs. Another 30-40 runs to get the lead upto around 130 would be really challenging the English!

Hoping we can go on and win the game from here

[Bullet Drive]

Well said, played real well. Great post.

[saj001]

Indian Panautis are out in numbers.

[Zaz]

He played decently, its crucial he makes a sizeable contribution tmrw and extends our lead to 150+ tmrw

[AZ]

52 run partnership with the Quaid was absolutely crucial in the circumstances, hope Gul et al. can hang around with him tomorrow.

[w8in_4_0402]

I think he would have a bigger fan base if he wasn't an akmal.


Anyways i think he will play a crucial part throughout the series. England have prior at 7 who scores consistently.

Adnan at 7 has avg at least 30 if we want to win the series i feel.

He played really well, love his never die attitude. Inshallah he will fire something to gives us a healthy lead.

[talha3]

50 for Adnan. Brilliant innings. This boy can bat.

[Down2Earth]

just incase you didn't know, stay in

[cricketworm]

Originally Posted by cricketworm you must be wondering from title ... But why well played he scored only 24* runs. Well, in test cricket, it's all about taking advantage of the session. When he came to crease, england were about to ruin the good work done by restricting england for only 192 runs. Five wickets were down, misbah badly needed someone to stick around with him so england wouldn't turn tables and could have left pakistan no chance of posting comfortable lead, so they can put even little of pressure on them. I think lead was only around 40 something when adnan akmal came to crease, ball was new, and it's never easy for young, inexperienced and tiny guy to stay put against gigantic bowlers. It looked like he wasn't bothered about them much, he laughed innocently when he middle the ball and put ball for 4 at 3rd man. We don't know how ajmal will do with around 100 something lead and how strongly england batter will respond, we can just predict it but can't be sure what can happen. But adnan's inning ensured at least 100+ lead. It was expected from other top batters from pakistan to perform, but i think adnan's inning played huge role if pakistan are to win this test from here. As much as anger his elder brother gets, i think deserves that much credit for partnership he put with misbah when team desperately needed it. And btw. He is an excellent keeper.

boom boom

[cricketworm]

Originally Posted by saj001 Indian Panautis are out in numbers.

Scored 50, so apparently I am not a panauti!!

[Amjid Javed]

Originally Posted by Amjid Javed Adnan needs to try and take most of the strike tomorrow and play a few big shots and some how help pakistan gain a lead maybe towards the 150 mark.

excellent 50 by Adnan today!

[Looney]

He reminds me of

i mean he has been so smart about batting with the tail , scoring much needed runs and putting Pakistan in a commanding position .

[talha3]

Currently in a 15 run last wicket partnership...

Cheema hasn't faced a ball!!

[AdeelSabih]

Showed a lot of intent which is good for team. Well played lad.

[*sallu*]

That was a super innings, the way hes farmed the strike with cheema was incredible. 4 overs and Cheema yet to face a ball, but hes also found ways of scoring runs.

Pushed us close to the much needed 150 run lead thats bound to make things extremely difficult for England to force a result. As far as I see it, there is only one winner in this game now.

[justarslan]

Time for me to eat humble pie. He has batted better i expected but he still have brain farts while keeping like his older brother.

[talha3]

Invaluable 61. That last partnership worth 19, Cheema didn't face one ball.

[ahsan88]

Gem of an innings.

[AZ]

that was as good as a hundred, brilliant fighting knock from Adnan.

[WiiiCKET]

Originally Posted by AdeelSabih Showed a lot of intent which is good for team. Well played lad.

Adeel u should not have made that avatar. Ajmal was crying for his father and that ***** was keeping on asking questions ?

[Impala_KaifTamasha]

Very well played. Showed good tempremant, heart and maurity.

We should stick with him showed just how well he can bat.

Future looking bright for the youngster Insha'Allah

[w8in_4_0402]

Brilliant stuff absolutely brilliant. 150 leads looks muxh better now. If we xan get england out for 300 hubdred than big chance to win.

[WalkingWiggett]

Beautifully played!

[Bashira_taeli]

A brilliant fighting knock from yoself!
Looks like a better bat than Sarfraz...we should play him in the ODIs as well.

[cricketpassion]

Brilliant inning by A Akmal .His inning can make the difference in the end

[pakistanigoneaussie]

Great innings especially considering most of his runs were scored with the tail, he has proved he can deliver with the bat

[James]

A blinder and potentially a match-winner

[Sledger]

Well played kid. Didn't think he had it in him.

[aneeq7]

Originally Posted by free hit i'l bump this thread if he gets to 50 tomorrow... And plays well with tale..

i'm waiting for you! :p