Misbah wants to captain Pakistan in all three formats

[Amar786]

LAHORE: Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has made said that he has no intentions of stepping down as skipper and was keen to lead the national team in all three formats of the game, including in the Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka in September.

"I don't want to confine myself to only playing Test matches. I know I am good enough for all three formats and I am looking forward to leading Pakistan in Twenty20 World Cup," Misbah said amidst speculations that the PCB and new coach Dav Whatmore wanted to have separate teams for the three formats and were looking at Shoaib Malik to lead the Twenty20 side.

He also rejected suggestions that he batted slowly in the limited overs cricket.

"These allegations that I am a slow player are ridiculous because I bat according to the situation of the match and that is what every good batsman will do," Misbah was quoted as saying by 'Express' newspaper.

Misbah, despite leading Pakistan to many Test, ODI and Twenty20 victories in the last one year, has been criticised for being too slow and defensive and critics believe he is better off just playing Test cricket.

Misbah, who turns 38 next month, said that he did not come under pressure because of what people said about his batting style.

"I don't take any pressure. When I made a comeback to the Pakistan team people said I am too old for international cricket and I would not be able to perform. But I produced runs and proved them wrong."

Misbah pointed out that being the captain there was added responsibility on him to bat carefully. But he had won many matches for Pakistan and it was wrong to say he was not a good finisher.

He said he and other players were extremely disappointed that Bangladesh had postponed its proposed tour to Pakistan.

"We were all preparing for the Bangladesh visit because it would have meant the return of international cricket to Pakistan after three years and we would have got a chance to play on our own grounds and in front of our people. But the postponement came as a real dampner for all of us," he said.

Misbah agreed that former players could play a big role in convincing foreign players to play in Pakistan.

"On tours we do keep on talking to the players of other teams and trying to convince them we play regular events in Pakistan and there are no security issues. We are still trying to do our best and play our role hopefully something will come good soon."

On the absence of Pakistani players in the Indian Premier League, Misbah said it was sad that Pakistani players were missing from the event.

"It is a big event and there is quality cricket being played in the IPL. Every player wants to be part of the IPL. Unfortunately we are not part of it but that is not our fault and neither can we do anything about it. But definitely we would love the opportunity to play in the IPL and show our calibre to the world," he said.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/s...w/12884129.cms

[Amar786]

When was the last time he played according to match situation when he the run rate bees at 5 he takes it to 8-9 and claims he plays according to the situation.

[Ruri]

I want to captain England in all three formats too.

[Square Drive]

Tests, fine

ODIs, fine

But T20s: HELL NO!

[khalil1986]

Should only be playing tests and even ODI'S he is questionable but lack of another leader is an issue.

[iZeeshan]

Originally Posted by Amar786 "I don't want to confine myself to only playing Test matches. I know I am good enough for all three formats and I am looking forward to leading Pakistan in Twenty20 World Cup," Misbah said amidst speculations that the PCB and new coach Dav Whatmore wanted to have separate teams for the three formats and were looking at Shoaib Malik to lead the Twenty20 side. He also rejected suggestions that he batted slowly in the limited overs cricket. "These allegations that I am a slow player are ridiculous because I bat according to the situation of the match and that is what every good batsman will do," Misbah was quoted as saying by 'Express' newspaper.

What a joke. He singlehandedly lost us two games in the limited overs leg of the England tour.

[Savak]

Is he saying he wants to lose more games for Pakistan and continue to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory?

[Bilal7]

Misbah has spoken the truth, yet again.

May you prove your critics wrong, yet again, Inshallah.

[iZeeshan]

Originally Posted by Bilal7 Misbah has spoken the truth, yet again. May you prove your critics wrong, yet again, Inshallah.

How is it the truth, I don't understand?

Did he or did not MIScalculate the situation in the England tour?

[Bilal7]

Originally Posted by iZeeshan How is it the truth, I don't understand? Did he or did not MIScalculate the situation in the England tour?

He scored 40+ in two of the ODI matches at a SR of 80+ He was let down by his fellow batters in both those matches.

Played a nice knock in the first T20 as well.

Considering that this happened when he was going through a bad patch of form, me thinks his head should not be called for.

[Ironcat]

He is the best thing that has happened to Pakistan cricket in the last 5 years.

Haters better look for another line of work.

[Bilal7]

Originally Posted by Ironcat He is the best thing that has happened to Pakistan cricket in the last 5 years. Haters better look for another line of work.

Better chance of pigs flying.

[Asif321]

Saw on FB,.... Misbah getting MBA Degree

[Buffet]

I am not saying that Misbah does not deserve spot in team but comment is more about him batting according to the situation. I have never seen any batsman batting like him in such a important game( WC semis)

Apart from world cup, I have seen Misbah batting too slowly many times even though he needs to simply take singles. As result required run rate goes up and then he will start hitting. He has limited ability and his game works fine in test but in ODI it will create problems. Guy does not know how to rotate the strike. How can he bat according to situation? Unless you admit your shortcomings, you can never improve.

He is cricketer with very limited ability but he makes good use of whatever ability he has. He has done plenty of good things for Pakistan but batting according to the situation is not one of them.

[iZeeshan]

Originally Posted by Bilal7 He scored 40+ in two of the ODI matches at a SR of 80+ He was let down by his fellow batters in both those matches. Played a nice knock in the first T20 as well. Considering that this happened when he was going through a bad patch of form, me thinks his head should not be called for.

You avoided my question completely. I'm talking about the games where he single-handedly lost it for us. I can't remember off the top of my head, but that happened in one T20 and one ODI. Not to mention the extra pressure he ends up putting on the other batsmen by constantly raising the required run rate to unnecessary heights. HORRIBLE limited overs player and needs to be rid of immediately.

Let him captain from the sidelines if thats the need, but there's no reason a player should be captain if he can't make it into the XI.

Who says he's going through a bad patch of form? Misbah can no longer up the strike rate with his consistent big sixes towards the end like he used to or expects to now. It's quite clear. He might be physically fit, but you can't control your hand-eye-coordination fading away.

[shahrukh619]

THE QUAID HAS SPOKEN!



Had this been Afridi, everyone would had been bashing him for talking to the media all the time


He should captain Pakistan in all formats.. WHy? Because he is good in all of them.....

Let's not talk about Misbah's avg in T20, because everyone knows its good.....

"These allegations that I am a slow player are ridiculous because I bat according to the situation of the match and that is what every good batsman will do," Misbah was quoted as saying by 'Express' newspaper.

Pakistani fans are used to watching batting collapse,so they would never understand Misbahs role, that brings stability to our middle order.....

[iZeeshan]

Originally Posted by shahrukh619 THE QUAID HAS SPOKEN! Had this been Afridi, everyone would had been bashing him for talking to the media all the time He should captain Pakistan in all formats.. WHy? Because he is good in all of them..... Let's not talk about Misbah's avg in T20, because everyone knows its good..... Pakistani fans are used to watching batting collapse,so they would never understand Misbahs role, that brings stability to our middle order.....

Stability to the middle order means jack when you've lost the game because of the stabilizer.

[saeedhk]

Never seen him batting according to the situation in recent Odis and T20s.He is just too slow, cant take singles ,the run rate climbs , starts hitting and gets out.I must say he has been a good captain and a good batman in test cricket.

[Canistani Hero]

That's what Misbah wants? That's what Misbah shall get

[Inziquicksingle]

He has the lowest SR in both ODIs and T20's for top order batsman in the last 3 years. I mean he is bottom of the list. Dead last.

[Ahson Afzal]

Originally Posted by Square Drive Tests, fine ODIs, fine But T20s: HELL NO!

This, Misbah is NOT a T20 player

[IAJ]

He is feeling insecure now..

[JibranAnsari]

He has earned the right to captain , though i personally want him out of ODI and T20 team not only from captaincy but...we won't be left with any sane soul in the team.

[NeVerMind]

Originally Posted by JibranAnsari He has earned the right to captain , though i personally want him out of ODI and T20 team not only from captaincy but...we won't be left with any sane soul in the team.

I agree that he deserves the spot alone for bringing harmony among the team. You kick him out of ODI/T20 format and we are back to the politics and back stabbing!

[CalculatedRisk]

Originally Posted by Inziquicksingle He has the lowest SR in both ODIs and T20's for top order batsman in the last 3 years. I mean he is bottom of the list. Dead last.

In a team prone to imploding, his role is that of a stabilizer. Many a time he comes in at the score of 75 for 4. He needs to become more positive and counter attacking though.

[CalculatedRisk]

Originally Posted by NeVerMind I agree that he deserves the spot alone for bringing harmony among the team. You kick him out of ODI/T20 format and we are back to the politics and back stabbing!

That's a crucial point.

[NeVerMind]

Originally Posted by CalculatedRisk That's a crucial point.

And if the politics/back stabbing comes back into Pakistan cricket via the limited format then believe me, it will creep into the test arena too. That is too much a price to pay.

[aliyafis]

He has done very well in both tests and ODIs. To be honest i dont see too much problem in him playing in the T20s. We need one stable batsman in our T20 side as well.

And can we please give this guy a break. I think he is the best thing that has happened to us in all formats. Keep going Misbah!

[dhump]

Ye saza khatam nahi honay wali Misbah should stay as captain for test 100% agree but for ODI and T20 please sir please we can replace him with a better player or even groom a youngster but not him.

[Imran_A]

Originally Posted by Ruri I want to captain England in all three formats too.

Classic.

[Lara400]

Looks like Misbah is feeling insecure about a format for him to say that. No need it fo it, he should continue saying what he has said in the past, of regardless who the leader is I will continue to give it my best shot rather than saying I want to be captain in all three formats doesn't everyone?

His big Sixes did the trick when he first came along, they have dried up along with his rotation policy. ODI and T20 formats catch up on you and T20 has, accept and move on before your pushed.

[zains_rulez]

Better than some great politician

[rhussain33]

Why is he feeling so insecure and threatened and trying so hard to directly demand his inclusion and captaincy in all formats ?!? What kind of a guy does this ?

He should let his actions do the talking, if his batting abilities and captaincy warrant a place in Limited overs then so be it, that will take care of itself he should perform and do his job and not worry and act all scared of losing his place cause of his pathetic phattu batting and age range close to 40s.

[Thees_Mar_Khan]

Fact is his age is catching up to him now. By pakistan standards he is already over the age limit for a sportsman. Due to his age he has lost that ability to play according to the situation. His reflexes are comparitively weak now and thats why even he want to he cannot hit boundaries / big shots when required. He struggles more in chasing because of the added pressure. The sooner he realizes this the better it would be for pakistan team. For me he can only play test cricket and that too for one more season.

[Pete Rose]

fine by me.

[LegCutter]

I love Misbah with all my heart, but he wants to be captain too much desperately, I am not liking this attitude of his. Why does he have to repeat it again and again, you ARE the captain of all 3 formats why do you feel so threatened that you have to repeat it to the media every week?

[Pete Rose]

Originally Posted by LegCutter I love Misbah with all my heart, but he wants to be captain too much desperately, I am not liking this attitude of his. Why does he have to repeat it again and again, you ARE the captain of all 3 formats why do you feel so threatened that you have to repeat it to the media every week?

the media conspires...
even the most secure people lose their cool sometimes.

[iZeeshan]

If he wants to play t20s make him come up the order. Either stabilize the entire inning, I mean, there are only 20 overs, or get out before he ruins it for everyone.

Let him come in at 3.

[Savak]

An insult to the MBA degree is this Misbah

[BoomBoomCricket]

Misbah has proven that he can captain in all 3 formats of the game

He is by far the best person to lead Pakistan

The ideal package to have as a captain (not often you can say that for Pakistan captains, but here you have it)

[James]

The sad fact is that Misbah is a significant reason why England won the ODI and T20 series against Pakistan. He's done a fabulous job in the test arena but his days as an LOI player let alone captain look numbered.

[DeadlyVenom]

Should step aside from the T20 team and like other legends have done he should retire from the format. ODI and Test captaincy will be his for a while yet.

[Blistering Barnacle]

Let's put this "MBA" into perspective.

I've got a master's degree.

I know how to speak, read, and write English on a reasonably high level.

Does Misbah?

His English is passable at best.

Let's get over this MBA bs.

No one with a true MBA would have broken English the way Misbah does.

[MR__KHAN__JI]

Originally Posted by Savak An insult to the MBA degree is this Misbah

That's smacks of sour grapes....

Surely his sensible captaincy and MBA are closely correlated?

[alberto]

He is finished as a one day cricketer and he is holding up a place which could be for Shafiq or haris sohail

[Ironcat]

Originally Posted by Blistering Barnacle Let's put this "MBA" into perspective. I've got a master's degree. I know how to speak, read, and write English on a reasonably high level. Does Misbah? His English is passable at best. Let's get over this MBA bs. No one with a true MBA would have broken English the way Misbah does.

I think you are confusing TOEFL with MBA.

[shahrukh619]

Originally Posted by Savak An insult to the MBA degree is this Misbah

I'm surprised that a stupid post like ^this one hasn't been deleted yet......

[shahrukh619]

Originally Posted by LegCutter I love Misbah with all my heart, but he wants to be captain too much desperately, I am not liking this attitude of his. Why does he have to repeat it again and again, you ARE the captain of all 3 formats why do you feel so threatened that you have to repeat it to the media every week?

No one is sure that if Misbah would continue to be captain in the world t20 or not.... Even Misbah himself doesn't know what the PCB would be doing with his captaincy career...............

[shahrukh619]

Originally Posted by Blistering Barnacle Let's put this "MBA" into perspective. I've got a master's degree. I know how to speak, read, and write English on a reasonably high level. Does Misbah? His English is passable at best. Let's get over this MBA bs. No one with a true MBA would have broken English the way Misbah does.

Yeah! Thats why you had to edit you're post

Apne app ko dekho pehlay....

[Bilal7]

Originally Posted by Blistering Barnacle Let's put this "MBA" into perspective. I've got a master's degree. I know how to speak, read, and write English on a reasonably high level. Does Misbah? His English is passable at best. Let's get over this MBA bs. No one with a true MBA would have broken English the way Misbah does.

His first language is Urdu, English is not even his second language.
You have to believe people sometimes.

[Bilal7]

Originally Posted by iZeeshan You avoided my question completely. I'm talking about the games where he single-handedly lost it for us. I can't remember off the top of my head, but that happened in one T20 and one ODI. Not to mention the extra pressure he ends up putting on the other batsmen by constantly raising the required run rate to unnecessary heights. HORRIBLE limited overs player and needs to be rid of immediately. Let him captain from the sidelines if thats the need, but there's no reason a player should be captain if he can't make it into the XI. Who says he's going through a bad patch of form? Misbah can no longer up the strike rate with his consistent big sixes towards the end like he used to or expects to now. It's quite clear. He might be physically fit, but you can't control your hand-eye-coordination fading away.

Fair enough. He played a crucial role in losing Pakistan the last two games but I would never blame a single player for any cricket match loss.

You say that he can't make it in the team as a player, who, from the current crop of players replace him?

[Watsupdoc]

Misbah please retire gracefully from T20.

He's fine in the other formats.

[iZeeshan]

Originally Posted by Bilal7 Fair enough. He played a crucial role in losing Pakistan the last two games but I would never blame a single player for any cricket match loss. You say that he can't make it in the team as a player, who, from the current crop of players replace him?

In T20s there's plenty of people to be given a shot.

As for ODIs, it's a tricky one because YK is not very good and no one else has experience. Honestly I'd rather have him in the team if he wasn't performing rather than him losing us games. But we do need to move on from him if he continues his nonsensical approach ODIs and raising the RRR beyond necessary means.

[pakistani pride]

Can some 1 please show him his SR in LOIs...
Just stick to test cricket in which you r doing a GREAT job !

[Bullet Drive]

Originally Posted by shahrukh619 Yeah! Thats why you had to edit you're post Apne app ko dekho pehlay....

Great, your back!

[Azlan Khan]

At least not for T20.

[Bilal7]

Originally Posted by iZeeshan In T20s there's plenty of people to be given a shot. As for ODIs, it's a tricky one because YK is not very good and no one else has experience. Honestly I'd rather have him in the team if he wasn't performing rather than him losing us games. But we do need to move on from him if he continues his nonsensical approach ODIs and raising the RRR beyond necessary means.

Yes I agree, Should retire from T20's after the WC but cannot be replaced in ODI's at the moment.

[shahrukh619]

Originally Posted by pakistani pride Can some 1 please show him his SR in LOIs... Just stick to test cricket in which you r doing a GREAT job !

looks like you haven't seen his Strike Rate in T20...

Oh and don't worry about his Strike Rate in ODIs.... It's better then Imran Khan and Javaid Miandad

[Canistani Hero]

Originally Posted by Blistering Barnacle Let's put this "MBA" into perspective. I've got a master's degree. I know how to speak, read, and write English on a reasonably high level. Does Misbah? His English is passable at best. Let's get over this MBA bs. No one with a true MBA would have broken English the way Misbah does.

Are you serious?

[IM NOT YOU]

dear God please give misbah the inner courage and humility to give up limited overs cricket so that our ODI/t20 cricket can move forward in the right direction.

[Bullet Drive]

Originally Posted by shahrukh619 looks like you haven't seen his Strike Rate in T20... Oh and don't worry about his Strike Rate in ODIs.... It's better then Imran Khan and Javaid Miandad

Different conditions, different bowlers, different situations, different boundary sizes, different bats, different scores were scored back then.

All of those points above go in favour of Javed & Imran.

[BoomBoomCricket]

Originally Posted by IM NOT YOU dear God please give misbah the inner courage and humility to give up limited overs cricket so that our ODI/t20 cricket can move forward in the right direction.

we have won 7 series in a row when he has came back into the ODI team

world cup semi finalists
asia cup winners

he has been our best batsmen in this time period

and captain for most part

only Pakistan fans will want him out

[Inziquicksingle]

Misbah is overrated. Mediocre cricketer.

[BoomBoomCricket]

Since October 2010 Misbah ul Haq has the highest ODI average by a Pakistan batsmen & is their 2nd leading run scorer after Mohammad Hafeez. One of the most dependable, prolific & consistent performers for Pakistan. Misbah with his presence & performances has been one of the major reasons why Pakistan have had a record breaking 2011 in ODIs & a streak of 7 series wins in a row at one point as well as top showings in the World Cup & Asia Cup tournament. Strike rate is on the low side, but one has to consider the situation he comes into bat & also the fact that 8 of his 10 50s in that period have contributed to wins which is what matters at the end of the day.

[BoomBoomCricket]

Misbah ul Haq is the most educated & qualified cricketer in the Pakistan team by a long way as he has an MBA degree. Educated captains tend to make the best captains. This is a refreshing change because since the days of Wasim Raja, Majid Khan, Imran Khan, Ramiz Raja, Aamir Sohail, Saeed Anwar, Mohammad Akram Pakistan have not produced many educated players let alone captains. In order to produce the best suitable role models for the youth they need to be well polished individuals. Misbah is one of them.

[IM NOT YOU]

Originally Posted by BoomBoomCricket we have won 7 series in a row when he has came back into the ODI team world cup semi finalists asia cup winners he has been our best batsmen in this time period and captain for most part only Pakistan fans will want him out

are you talking about the series against a mediocre new zealand team?

or the series against zimbabwe?

oh you must have meant the bangladesh series...


oh wait no definitely the prestige moment was beating afghanistan.

...

no no.... wait. you were DEFINITLEY talking about misbah's heroics that lead to a well calculated and brave run chase in the world cup semi final that led pakistan to the final



thanks for the chat mate.

[KingKhanWC]

Misbah certainly believes he bats according to the situation. The problem is the situation changes so quickly in T20 if you don't keep the scoreboard ticking along. A couple of bad overs will rocket the rate so Misbah then has to swing like a madman. He can hit big and most certainly keep his wicket intact but doesn't have the skill to work the ball around in T20 cricket often enough.

However even with Misbah as captain the team will still have a good chance of winning in Sri Lanka.

[Ironcat]

Originally Posted by IM NOT YOU are you talking about the series against a mediocre new zealand team? or the series against zimbabwe? oh you must have meant the bangladesh series... oh wait no definitely the prestige moment was beating afghanistan. ... no no.... wait. you were DEFINITLEY talking about misbah's heroics that lead to a well calculated and brave run chase in the world cup semi final that led pakistan to the final thanks for the chat mate.

Err, no, he is referring to the best W/L record for a Pakistani captain, period.

[iZeeshan]

Originally Posted by Bilal7 Yes I agree, Should retire from T20's after the WC but cannot be replaced in ODI's at the moment.

We will lose the T20 WC if he's batting at anything below 3. Guaranteed.

[Markhor]

Big Misbah fan but he needs to wake up, he has stabilised the team and his Test performances have been invaluable. Being able to say you're Pakistan captain is great for your ego but he needs to look at the long-term interests of Pakistan cricket. He should remain our Test and ODI captain (until 2015 WC) but he should retire from T20s.

We should hire a young, energetic and aggressive skipper for T20s and appoint that same person vice-captain in Tests and ODIs. He should then take over after Misbah in all formats in 2015. But who ? Azhar Ali ? Hafeez (though his performance with the bat must improve).

[Bilal7]

Originally Posted by iZeeshan We will lose the T20 WC if he's batting at anything below 3. Guaranteed.

Hafeez
Jamshed
K. Akmal
U.Akmal
Misbah
Afridi
Hammad


^ that is in my opinion, will be the best batting order for Pakistan during the WC.

[MR__KHAN__JI]

Originally Posted by iZeeshan We will lose the T20 WC if he's batting at anything below 3. Guaranteed.

He almost won us a world cup batting at 6.

Why change it?

[BoomBoomCricket]

Originally Posted by IM NOT YOU are you talking about the series against a mediocre new zealand team? or the series against zimbabwe? oh you must have meant the bangladesh series... oh wait no definitely the prestige moment was beating afghanistan. ... no no.... wait. you were DEFINITLEY talking about misbah's heroics that lead to a well calculated and brave run chase in the world cup semi final that led pakistan to the final thanks for the chat mate.

Won 3-2 vs New Zealand (WC semi finalists) leading run getter
World Cup Semi Finalists (first time in 12 years) leading run getter
Won 3-2 vs West Indies (3 straight wins) averaged 92
Won 2-0 vs Ireland (as captain)
Won 3-0 vs Zimbabwe (as captain) averaged 83
Won 4-1 vs Sri Lanka (captain) 66 in one of the ODIs
Won 3-0 vs Bangladesh (as captain) averaged 50
Lost 4-0 vs England (most runs though)
Won Asia Cup (as captain) averaged 50

stop the blind hate face the facts

[iZeeshan]

Originally Posted by MR__KHAN__JI He almost won us a world cup batting at 6. Why change it?

When?

[BoomBoomCricket]

Also the 40* in an unbeaten 4th wicket stand off 99 with Younis Khan against Afghanistan in Sharjah

[iZeeshan]

^Afghanistan. Yeah nobody wants to face that bowling attack.

[Asim2Good]

is he serious or just trolling ?

[Ahson Afzal]

Originally Posted by Blistering Barnacle Let's put this "MBA" into perspective. I've got a master's degree. I know how to speak, read, and write English on a reasonably high level. Does Misbah? His English is passable at best. Let's get over this MBA bs. No one with a true MBA would have broken English the way Misbah does.

Lolwut, Misbah's english is much better than most of the other players in the team

[MR__KHAN__JI]

Originally Posted by iZeeshan When?

07.

His T20 record speaks for itself. I dont need to defend it. Have a look on cricinfo.

[iZeeshan]

Originally Posted by MR__KHAN__JI 07. His T20 record speaks for itself. I dont need to defend it. Have a look on cricinfo.

That was literally 5 years ago. Recently he's been losing us game and that's evident form the most recent t20s. He miscalculated, puts pressure on others, and quite simply, can no longer hit sizes at will once he's like he did in that 07 world cup.

And don't give me the form is temporary class is permanent stuff again because Misbah is 38 and quite reasonable to assume he's lost his hand-eye, just like Afridi.