Pakistan XI for the first ODI

[BeingFaridKhan]

According to reports, Shoaib Malik will be preferred to Umar Akmal and Asad Shafiq. Mohammad Irfan will make way for Wahab Riaz and Kamran Akmal will bat up the order.

The playing XI for the first ODI according to media reports:

Mohammad Hafeez (vc)
Nasir Jamshed
Kamran Akmal (wk)
Younis Khan
Misbah-ul-Haq (c)
Shoaib Malik
Shahid Afridi
Umar Gul
Saeed Ajmal
Wahab Riaz
Junaid Khan

[w8in_4_0402]

Originally Posted by BeingFaridKhan According to media reports, Shoaib Malik will be preferred to Umar Akmal and Asad Shafiq. Mohammad Irfan will make way for Wahab Riaz and Kamran Akmal will bat up the order. The playing XI for the first ODI according to media reports: Mohammad Hafeez (vc) Nasir Jamshed Kamran Akmal (wk) Younis Khan Misbah-ul-Haq (c) Shoaib Malik Shahid Afridi Umar Gul Saeed Ajmal Wahab Riaz Junaid Khan

Yk out umer akmal in
Malik out asad in.

[Bewal Express]

no Irfan-why?

[IAJ]

Well I wont be surprised if we play this team.

But there are newz on tv that Afridi and Hafeez might not play. They even say there is a rift between Misbah and Hafeez. Seems like masala no?

[FarhanZZZ]

Originally Posted by w8in_4_0402 Yk out umer akmal in Malik out asad in.

Agreed. Tough luck for Irfan. But if a seamer performs poorly he should be replaced immediately.

[w8in_4_0402]

Originally Posted by IAJ Well I wont be surprised if we play this team. But there are newz on tv that Afridi and Hafeez might not play. They even say there is a rift between Misbah and Hafeez. Seems like masala no?

Lol if they drop hafeez than this pak team will become history.

Misbah has no supporters in team.

Afridi party, hafeez/malik/akmal mafia vs misbah alone lmaooo!

[GujjarSher]

Why does Shafiq get dropped? He performed better than Hafeez, Misbah, Jamshed in the Test matches. Is he hurt? I see no reason why Shafiq isn't in our playing XI.

[BeingFaridKhan]

Originally Posted by IAJ Well I wont be surprised if we play this team. But there are newz on tv that Afridi and Hafeez might not play. They even say there is a rift between Misbah and Hafeez. Seems like masala no?

No, media reports say that Hafeez has joined hands with Whatmore and wants Misbah out of the team. He also pressurizes Misbah whenever he wins a T20I match and Misbah loses an ODI. He, in press conferences backs Whatmore and wants to save his job. He also stresses that he allows players to express themselves and play their natural game, which is the key to success. He hints at Misbah and hits out on him, saying some captains don't allow players to play freely and force them. I'm sure Hafeez will play as he has the backing of Whatmore and there is no point dropping Afridi after his performance in the practice game, but you never know.

[shokz1408]

Originally Posted by BeingFaridKhan According to media reports, Shoaib Malik will be preferred to Umar Akmal and Asad Shafiq. Mohammad Irfan will make way for Wahab Riaz and Kamran Akmal will bat up the order. The playing XI for the first ODI according to media reports: Mohammad Hafeez (vc) Nasir Jamshed Kamran Akmal (wk) Younis Khan Misbah-ul-Haq (c) Shoaib Malik Shahid Afridi Umar Gul Saeed Ajmal Wahab Riaz Junaid Khan

What the heck...
all the players that are not playing should be playing...
the team should have been;

Mohammad Hafeez (vc)
Nasir Jamshed
Kamran Akmal (wk)
Asad Shafiq
Umar Akmal
Shoaib Malik
Shahid Afridi
Umar Gul
Saeed Ajmal
Junaid Khan
Mohammed Irfan

[BeingFaridKhan]

Originally Posted by shokz1408 What the heck... all the players that are not playing should be playing... the team should have been; Mohammad Hafeez (vc) Nasir Jamshed Kamran Akmal (wk) Asad Shafiq Umar Akmal Shoaib Malik Shahid Afridi Umar Gul Saeed Ajmal Junaid Khan Mohammed Irfan

Unfortunately, the selectors will never opt for this line-up, at least for this tour.

[BeingFaridKhan]

Originally Posted by GujjarSher Why does Shafiq get dropped? He performed better than Hafeez, Misbah, Jamshed in the Test matches. Is he hurt? I see no reason why Shafiq isn't in our playing XI.

Look, Hafeez, Misbah and Jamshed are automatic selections. They will play for sure. The only way Shafiq could have played was in place of Malik, who I'm afraid might get the nod over him because of his bowling.

[BeingFaridKhan]

Originally Posted by Bewal Express no Irfan-why?

I was also wondering about that. Wahab didn't bowl well in the practice match even. He went wicketless and leaked far too many runs. Didn't bat up to his potential either.

[BeingFaridKhan]

Originally Posted by w8in_4_0402 Lol if they drop hafeez than this pak team will become history. Misbah has no supporters in team. Afridi party, hafeez/malik/akmal mafia vs misbah alone lmaooo!

Yes, as per media reports, Misbah-ul-Haq is out of supporters.

[khan1992]

hafeez will be out in the first 5 overs steyn will take his wicket

good luck hafeez

[shokz1408]

Originally Posted by BeingFaridKhan Unfortunately, the selectors will never opt for this line-up, at least for this tour.

Yeah that line up is extremely unlikely on this tour..
I'd have hafeez come in as an all rounder late in the innings..
also id make shoaib malik captain, and asad shafiq vice captain..

[shokz1408]

our future team should look something like this;

Nasir Jamshed
Kamran Akmal
Azhar Ali
Umar Akmal
Asad Shafiq
Fawad Alam
Shoaib Malik
Mohammed Hafeez
Raza hasan
Junaid Khan
Mohammed Irfan

[kingkhan1996]

terrible XI if true... we need farhat for jamshed and umar for younis

[Bilal7]

Shafiq and Umar Akmal should be playing instead of Younis and Afridi, hter than that it is a very balanced team. I would let Wahab play this one and prove his worth, Irfan has become a mainstay in this team and will definitely be part of the squad for the Champions league, plus the big man needs to be used sparingly.

[endymion248]

Misbah has always wanted it to come to that, and hence he has wanted for Umar Akmal to be dropped from test squad, never gave him the no4-no5 position in one days even when he scored heavily (Sl and BD series come to mind or WC2011) and he always shuffled Asad Shafiq in and out of team according to his wish and Younis disponibility. Also, dropping Fawad, Shehzad and Hammad Azam despite their performance and dropping Umar Amin/Haris Sohail/Usman Salahudin without a game.

I think that it's either down to the defensive mentality to do everything for the win (false because youngsters have better averages than senior), with the fact that he doesn't want to be dropped if the team is full with performing youngsters or the fact that he feels people won't blame him in loss when ex-captains are around him and advising him on what to do.

People will say it's far-fetched but how else can one explain that being an ex-captain/VC captain, you will get many privileges and chances (see below), which results in Shoaib Malik, Younis, Hafeez, Afridi and Misbah playing in the same XI (+Kami).

Here is what Misbah did for the past 3 years

-Seniors have The best position to perform (when we're scoring at a good rate, number 3, bowling when pressure is on)
-Seniors Several matches despite bad form and one good match is enough for them to play
-Worst positions for youngsters and dropped after one bad match

It was all going on before Whatmore and before IQ, the later having made clear team management wants these seniors and doesn't play the youngsters they send.

Only exceptions are Nasir Jamshed (dropped in tests after 3 bad innings while Hafeez/Azhar/Misbah got clear with same amount) and bowlers.

[talha3]

It's actually not that bad. Could have been worse.

The only change I would make there is Umar in for YK.

I would have also liked to see Irfan but thinking about it again, he was a liability in his second spell in the India ODIs. Riaz, although a risk (because he's erratic), is at least better fielder and batsman too.

[pakistanigoneaussie]

That's a fail team, honesty misbah is loosing all respect due to his seniority complex. Generally these reports are true.

You know it's quite amusing that when it was clear he was no good Australia dropped ponting from Odis straightway despite him being legend

We cling to a person like yk, the worst odi batsman to play more than 200 games , and keep our top ranked player put

And I don't have to even mention Malik, he's enjoying misbah's Wookie life debt

[pakistanigoneaussie]

Originally Posted by endymion248 Misbah has always wanted it to come to that, and hence he has wanted for Umar Akmal to be dropped from test squad, never gave him the no4-no5 position in one days even when he scored heavily (Sl and BD series come to mind or WC2011) and he always shuffled Asad Shafiq in and out of team according to his wish and Younis disponibility. Also, dropping Fawad, Shehzad and Hammad Azam despite their performance and dropping Umar Amin/Haris Sohail/Usman Salahudin without a game. I think that it's either down to the defensive mentality to do everything for the win (false because youngsters have better averages than senior), with the fact that he doesn't want to be dropped if the team is full with performing youngsters or the fact that he feels people won't blame him in loss when ex-captains are around him and advising him on what to do. People will say it's far-fetched but how else can one explain that being an ex-captain/VC captain, you will get many privileges and chances (see below), which results in Shoaib Malik, Younis, Hafeez, Afridi and Misbah playing in the same XI (+Kami). Here is what Misbah did for the past 3 years -Seniors have The best position to perform (when we're scoring at a good rate, number 3, bowling when pressure is on) -Seniors Several matches despite bad form and one good match is enough for them to play -Worst positions for youngsters and dropped after one bad match It was all going on before Whatmore and before IQ, the later having made clear team management wants these seniors and doesn't play the youngsters they send. Only exceptions are Nasir Jamshed (dropped in tests after 3 bad innings while Hafeez/Azhar/Misbah got clear with same amount) and bowlers.

Whatmore apparently really liked Jamshed , otherwise i doubt he would have made it the 11 in the first place. You can also add in junaid khan, for so long we picked sohail tanvir and mohammad Sami over him. When hey dished out the usual crap misbah just comes out and says "we must back the seniors they have experience"

[PWalsall]

Kamran Akmals going to get a go at number 3. heard on some geo super show a few days ago before the match against sa invitaionals

[pakistanigoneaussie]

Also I don't see the sense in having both riaz and gul. They both suck with the new ball , pick one of them only

[Sherlock]

Replace Malik with Umar Akmal and it's a decent team.

Actually, include Shafiq instead of YK and it's almost perfect.

[ahmedzee]

There are only 3 specialist batsmen, in that selected XI:
Nasir Jamshed
Misbah
Younis

Rest are all alrounders.

We need Umar Akmal in that line up.

[sali]

Poor decision if this is true. Pakistan team is becoming a club and management/captain keeping the deserving players out. There should be no Malik as he won't survive against bouncy & pacy bowling. He is only good for subcontinent. They have to play Asad Shafiq and Irfan.

[khan1992]

Originally Posted by ahmedzee There are only 3 specialist batsmen, in that selected XI: Nasir Jamshed Misbah Younis Rest are all alrounders. We need Umar Akmal in that line up.

all 3 are fail

[pakistanigoneaussie]

Originally Posted by ahmedzee There are only 3 specialist batsmen, in that selected XI: Nasir Jamshed Misbah Younis Rest are all alrounders. We need Umar Akmal in that line up.

Yk shouldn't be classified as an odi batsman , even Malik is better

[Anfield]

Afridi shouldn't be in the squad let alone playing XI.

[pakistanigoneaussie]

I wonder what's the justification of having both afridi and Malik in the team. Hope it's not bowling, wwe have 7 bowlers in this team

[Shaggy_husla]

Originally Posted by BeingFaridKhan No, media reports say that Hafeez has joined hands with Whatmore and wants Misbah out of the team. He also pressurizes Misbah whenever he wins a T20I match and Misbah loses an ODI. He, in press conferences backs Whatmore and wants to save his job. He also stresses that he allows players to express themselves and play their natural game, which is the key to success. He hints at Misbah and hits out on him, saying some captains don't allow players to play freely and force them. I'm sure Hafeez will play as he has the backing of Whatmore and there is no point dropping Afridi after his performance in the practice game, but you never know.

Whether anyone likes it or not we NEED Misbah Ul Haq in our team because when a few wickets fall early which they usually do with us he comes and steadys the ship, he starts off slow agreed but he makes up for it at the end of his innings his ODI record says it all

http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/conte...yer/41378.html

Originally Posted by pakistanigoneaussie Yk shouldn't be classified as an odi batsman , even Malik is better

He's one of the best batsmen we have ever produced and is very suited to ODI cricket because of his canny ability to rotate the strike Younis Khan is a partnership builder and can be relied on 9 times out of 10.

I predict Younis and Misbah to have a very successful series experience is key on these pitches and they will come up trumps.

[alberto]

Originally Posted by BeingFaridKhan No, media reports say that Hafeez has joined hands with Whatmore and wants Misbah out of the team. He also pressurizes Misbah whenever he wins a T20I match and Misbah loses an ODI. He, in press conferences backs Whatmore and wants to save his job. He also stresses that he allows players to express themselves and play their natural game, which is the key to success. He hints at Misbah and hits out on him, saying some captains don't allow players to play freely and force them. I'm sure Hafeez will play as he has the backing of Whatmore and there is no point dropping Afridi after his performance in the practice game, but you never know.

No wonder Whatmore has a cordial relationship with Hafeez!

[AfridiRagingBull]

That is a terrible team. Especially the batting line-up. Mediocre.

[MRSN]

Originally Posted by Shaggy_husla He's one of the best batsmen we have ever produced and is very suited to ODI cricket because of his canny ability to rotate the strike Younis Khan is a partnership builder and can be relied on 9 times out of 10. I predict Younis and Misbah to have a very successful series experience is key on these pitches and they will come up trumps.

oh please he's been averaging 27 under 70 sr. in his last 51 ODIs..13 in his last 16 ODIs..and no he isn't an all rounder..

[ahmedzee]

Originally Posted by khan1992 all 3 are fail

Was just saying that any team can't have 3 specialist batsmen only, regardless of they are fail or not.
Personally, I want Shafiq and Umar Akmal in the playing XI instead of Malik and Younis.

[Shaggy_husla]

Originally Posted by MRSN oh please he's been averaging 27 under 70 sr. in his last 51 ODIs..13 in his last 16 ODIs..and no he isn't an all rounder..

Ok after this series is over then come and talk to me sir when he fires we won't be seeing you around.

Pressures on your two akmal puthars to fire

[Black Zero]

abdur-rehmam should be selected...in place of Afridi.
Umer akmal in for yk
Asad for Misbah...

[Canistani Hero]

Barring Farhat this is the exact team they played the Invitiationalgame

[161]

Best 11 we can get out of this squad -

Jamshed
Farhat
Hafeez
YK
Asad
Misbah
Umer
Gul/Wahab
Ajmal
Junaid
Irfan

[Couch Cricketer]

Originally Posted by Black Zero abdur-rehmam should be selected...in place of Afridi. Umer akmal in for yk Asad for Misbah...

I really dont think we need 7 bowlers in the team.
U Akmal for YK and Asad for Afridi. Misabah is the captain so he would play but if he is not I would play Hafeez in his spot and bring in Farhat would prefer Ahmed Shezad but he is in Pakistan at the moment

Jamshed
Farhat\Ahmed Shezad
KAkmal\Shafiq
UAkmal
Hafeez
Malik
Shafiq\K Akmal
Gul
Ajmal
Junaid
Irfan\Wahab

[swvil]

shehzad or farhat should be playing instead of younis. farhat wouldn't hurt, another lefty always comes in handy.
even our lefty bowlers, bat right

[pakistanigoneaussie]

Originally Posted by Shaggy_husla Whether anyone likes it or not we NEED Misbah Ul Haq in our team because when a few wickets fall early which they usually do with us he comes and steadys the ship, he starts off slow agreed but he makes up for it at the end of his innings his ODI record says it all http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/conte...yer/41378.html He's one of the best batsmen we have ever produced and is very suited to ODI cricket because of his canny ability to rotate the strike Younis Khan is a partnership builder and can be relied on 9 times out of 10. I predict Younis and Misbah to have a very successful series experience is key on these pitches and they will come up trumps.

Are you using the magic dragon or something
If yk is so great why does he

: avg 32 despite playing the bulk of his 250 odd games in the top order
Why does he only have 6 hundreds , 3 agaisnt India one against Hong Kong
Why does he have an avg of 15 is his last 10 games
Why is his strike rate in 60s for this period
Why hasn't he made a 100 in 5 years

Just because he is a great in test doesn't mean he is great in Odis. He is the worst odi batsman to play more than 200 games

Experience means nothing if players are crap

He has done nothing for years , I wonder if you even watch the games

[PlanetPakistan]

Farhat, Shafiq and U Akaml- All three of them should be in the team. The likes of Younis, Misbah and Malik are rubbish in ODI cricket and will be responsible for numerous middle order collapses if they continue to play, it is time for Misbah and Younis to retire from the ODI game.

[ads101]

Originally Posted by pakistanigoneaussie Are you using the magic dragon or something If yk is so great why does he : avg 32 despite playing the bulk of his 250 odd games in the top order Why does he only have 6 hundreds , 3 agaisnt India one against Hong Kong Why does he have an avg of 15 is his last 10 games Why is his strike rate in 60s for this period Why hasn't he made a 100 in 5 years Just because he is a great in test doesn't mean he is great in Odis. He is the worst odi batsman to play more than 200 games Experience means nothing if players are crap He has done nothing for years , I wonder if you even watch the games

Yeah YKs been pretty poor most of his ODI career. Had a few periods where he's was good though, often when he was in such good test form it transferred.

Think YK has been mismanaged in his entire ODI career. He isn't a no.3 player naturally. Not even in tests, but he makes do. Struggles too much against early pace and starts off very scratchily. In tests he can play it out, in ODIs there's no time.

Should have been coming in at 6 where spinners operate and ball is older. I remember many innings where Yk's done well, coming in later and scoring runs and picking up the singles. He's good at that. Don't think it's pure chance he actually as a very good record at six at a good SR as well.

But it's too late. Funny thing was Malik was being played at six when he should have been at three, and YK at three when he should have been at six. Now both don't deserve places in the side anyway.

[insaaniyat]

Originally Posted by BeingFaridKhan Unfortunately, the selectors will never opt for this line-up, at least for this tour.

Selectors pick Afridi first then add 10 more players Around him. Wish selectors would come into senses and dump the first pick forever for pakistan's cricket sake. It is really sad good players r being wasted because a wasted talent has to be in fhe team. Just like pakistan's politics.

[Blistering Barnacle]

Originally Posted by ads101 Yeah YKs been pretty poor most of his ODI career. Had a few periods where he's was good though, often when he was in such good test form it transferred. Think YK has been mismanaged in his entire ODI career. He isn't a no.3 player naturally. Not even in tests, but he makes do. Struggles too much against early pace and starts off very scratchily. In tests he can play it out, in ODIs there's no time. Should have been coming in at 6 where spinners operate and ball is older. I remember many innings where Yk's done well, coming in later and scoring runs and picking up the singles. He's good at that. Don't think it's pure chance he actually as a very good record at six at a good SR as well. But it's too late. Funny thing was Malik was being played at six when he should have been at three, and YK at three when he should have been at six. Now both don't deserve places in the side anyway.

People talk about YK being good at 6. His stats may suggest he's best at that position.

However, he was not a good enough striker of the ball batting that low.

He would get singles and twos when boundaries were needed. He was not a Razzaq or Afridi that could smash the ball - and often he was required to do that. He wasn't even like an Inzi or Moyo who would play normally but could also massively up the run rate when required.

I remember getting very frustrated with him not scoring quick enough for the match situation coming in at 6. He couldn't help it though.

YK was good as you say for a period of a year or two - and that was batting higher up. Otherwise he's been average at best as an ODI player for the remainder of his career. Awesome test player of course.

I'm surprised that he hasn't actually retired from ODIs, as YK is normally a good team guy and should recognize when he's not contributing. But then again, he's never been good in ODIs, so why retire now? Plus, all of the players want the money from ODIs of course.

India just dropped Sehwag. I don't know why our dumb selectors can't make bold decisions and drop out of form and/or underperforming players. 10-15 games is a long enough failure for someone like YK. And Misbah I pray will be dropped after this tour as well.

[saeedhk]

UA should play.

[MR__KHAN__JI]

Originally Posted by Dr_Bassim 1. slogger 2. attacker 3. attacker 4. slogger 5. grinder 6. pathetic 7. past his prime 8. slogger 9. slogger 10. scratcher 11. all-rounder Yes Khan Ji. Good team. Sloggers and attackers. Way to go ! Your team, 50/3 after 10 overs. My prediction.

It's a pathetic team but the best we have.

The players need to do better.

[BeingFaridKhan]

Originally Posted by khan1992 hafeez will be out in the first 5 overs steyn will take his wicket good luck hafeez

Yes, it's a possibility, but you can't bet on him in limited overs cricket.

[BeingFaridKhan]

Originally Posted by PWalsall Kamran Akmals going to get a go at number 3. heard on some geo super show a few days ago before the match against sa invitaionals

Yes, mate. I have written his name at No.3.

[BeingFaridKhan]

Originally Posted by kingkhan1996 terrible XI if true... we need farhat for jamshed and umar for younis

Can't see that happening, at least for the first two ODIs.

[MR__KHAN__JI]

Akmal at 3 is silly....

It means he's likely to come in when its 1 down early... And then it's likely to be 2 down as he can't defend.

He needs to open so if it pays off we have a headstart. If it doesnt the real openers can consolidate.

[BeingFaridKhan]

Originally Posted by Shaggy_husla Whether anyone likes it or not we NEED Misbah Ul Haq in our team because when a few wickets fall early which they usually do with us he comes and steadys the ship, he starts off slow agreed but he makes up for it at the end of his innings his ODI record says it all http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/conte...yer/41378.html He's one of the best batsmen we have ever produced and is very suited to ODI cricket because of his canny ability to rotate the strike Younis Khan is a partnership builder and can be relied on 9 times out of 10. I predict Younis and Misbah to have a very successful series experience is key on these pitches and they will come up trumps.

Originally Posted by alberto No wonder Whatmore has a cordial relationship with Hafeez!

We can't keep Misbah hoping for the wickets to fall early and him coming in to save us. If runs are flowing, say we have 200 on the board in 30 overs or so, Misbah's utility becomes nill.

Yes, Hafeez and Whatmore are having very friendly relations these days.

[waqar goraya]

Let the torture continue..... :Malik

Let Misbah play safe by including TTFs in a bid to keep good relations with seniors....

Lol Kami at 3....as a body guard for Younis and Misbah......

[BeingFaridKhan]

Originally Posted by Canistani Hero Barring Farhat this is the exact team they played the Invitiationalgame

No, Hafeez, Asad and Ajmal didn't play either.

[Amjid Javed]

middle order of YK, Misbah and Malik

No longterms planning here for the next world cup...

[BeingFaridKhan]

Originally Posted by Amjid Javed middle order of YK, Misbah and Malik No longterms planning here for the next world cup...

It happens only in Pakistan!

[Dr_Bassim]

Originally Posted by BeingFaridKhan It happens only in Pakistan!

Lots of other things happen in Pakistan too.

An average Afridi playing 11 years on the back of his one off century.

Then finally having two good years 2009-2011.

And then a miserable last year. Still getting a call up in the team, despite nothing extraordinary versus Afghanistan.

You are right. Lots of things happen in Pakistan.

[waqar goraya]

After Tests,I can expect some more records for us in One day series too....

If Maliks,Younis and Afridi are going to play the first match,then they must play all the 5...We want a decision to be made regarding their future...

[BeingFaridKhan]

Originally Posted by Dr_Bassim Lots of other things happen in Pakistan too. An average Afridi playing 11 years on the back of his one off century. Then finally having two good years 2009-2011. And then a miserable last year. Still getting a call up in the team, despite nothing extraordinary versus Afghanistan. You are right. Lots of things happen in Pakistan.

Afridi is not the only one. I feel he is the best wrist spinner in Pakistan, who can bat as well. Afridi justified his selection, first in the T20I then in the warm-up game. He was far better than Jamshed, Malik, Kamran, Umar etc. in the T20I. Didn't get to chance his arms. Batting with all guns blazing in the warm-up game and again batted far better than Misbah, Younis, Malik, Misbah etc. Wait for these 5 ODIs and see what he does.

[BeingFaridKhan]

Originally Posted by waqar goraya After Tests,I can expect some more records for us in One day series too.... If Maliks,Younis and Afridi are going to play the first match,then they must play all the 5...We want a decision to be made regarding their future...

Yes, true!

[Shayan]

Originally Posted by BeingFaridKhan Afridi is not the only one. I feel he is the best wrist spinner in Pakistan, who can bat as well. Afridi justified his selection, first in the T20I then in the warm-up game. He was far better than Jamshed, Malik, Kamran, Umar etc. in the T20I. Didn't get to chance his arms. Batting with all guns blazing in the warm-up game and again batted far better than Misbah, Younis, Malik, Misbah etc. Wait for these 5 ODIs and see what he does.

If a player keeps getting recalled, at some point he will do something to justify his selection. Bottom line is there was no justification in recalling him after the India ODIs. I'm a big fan of his but this inconsistent and random selection policy is a joke.

[BeingFaridKhan]

Originally Posted by Shayan If a player keeps getting recalled, at some point he will do something to justify his selection. Bottom line is there was no justification in recalling him after the India ODIs. I'm a big fan of his but this inconsistent and random selection policy is a joke.

Yes, you know that, Shayan. There is an immense fan following of Afridi and the fact is that the PCB gets pressurized when his name is in contention. Let's hope he performs against South Africa and justifies his selection. He is off to bright start, though. His performance in the only T20I and in the warm-up match was more than what people expected from him.

[Shayan]

Originally Posted by BeingFaridKhan Yes, you know that, Shayan. There is an immense fan following of Afridi and the fact is that the PCB gets pressurized when his name is in contention. Let's hope he performs against South Africa and justifies his selection. He is off to bright start, though. His performance in the only T20I and in the warm-up match was more than what people expected from him.

Agreed, as for the team, really want to see Umar Akmal and Shafiq playing more. They should be the future of the middle order, but we'll never find out if they're not selected!

[MR__KHAN__JI]

Originally Posted by Shayan Agreed, as for the team, really want to see Umar Akmal and Shafiq playing more. They should be the future of the middle order, but we'll never find out if they're not selected!

Kami
Jamshed
Shafiq
Akmal
Misbah
Hafeez
Razzaq
Afridi or wahab
Gul
Ajmal
Junaid


I'd love to see this side play once together.

[waqar goraya]

Forget Razzaq now,his fitness level hardly qualifies for veteran cricket.....There is another thread about Pakistan India veteran series in Sharjah....Pakistan veterans need him...

[PTI tsunami]

We all support Pak but if we lose let's hope it's 5 nil so we get rid of misbah afridi Yk and maybe Gul and build for the future

[MR__KHAN__JI]

Originally Posted by waqar goraya Forget Razzaq now,his fitness level hardly qualifies for veteran cricket.....There is another thread about Pakistan India veteran series in Sharjah....Pakistan veterans need him...

I think he can still play up until the champions trophy very effectively

His slot shoukd be taken up by a fulltime batsman after that as we dont appear to have any alkrounders making a case.

[BeingFaridKhan]

Originally Posted by Shayan Agreed, as for the team, really want to see Umar Akmal and Shafiq playing more. They should be the future of the middle order, but we'll never find out if they're not selected!

Yes, for that purpose, we need to get rid of Younis and Misbah and look forawrd to the 2015 World Cup. Both of them won't be able to continue or rather shouldn't continue till that long. Hafeez and Afridi could still have a chance, I reckon as we don't have much reliable and experienced replacements, but it's worth a gamble to go with fresh blood, though.

[BeingFaridKhan]

Originally Posted by PTI tsunami We all support Pak but if we lose let's hope it's 5 nil so we get rid of misbah afridi Yk and maybe Gul and build for the future

What if all of them perform and we still lose? And what if Afridi performs and we lose? I fancy the age doesn't matter. You can play as far as you're fit and performing up to the requirements. These 5 ODIs will be career-defining or our senior players.

[Amjid Javed]

Pakistan line up for ODIs in terms of batting should be

Jamshed
Kamran Akmal
Hafeez
Umar Akmal
Misbah
Asad Shafiq

Id have both Asad and Umar in the team and i think Umar needs to bat in the top 4 and be given more responsibility to learn how to constuct inns

[PTI tsunami]

Originally Posted by BeingFaridKhan What if all of them perform and we still lose? And what if Afridi performs and we lose? I fancy the age doesn't matter. You can play as far as you're fit and performing up to the requirements. These 5 ODIs will be career-defining or our senior players.

Then I would call that a miracle as for afridi he needs to play v minnows and will be exposed again for the 350th time

[BeingFaridKhan]

Originally Posted by PTI tsunami Then I would call that a miracle as for afridi he needs to play v minnows and will be exposed again for the 350th time

We should hope for his success for he has served our country.

[Asif321]

younis and malik taking places of umar and asad

[BeingFaridKhan]

Originally Posted by Asif321 younis and malik taking places of umar and asad

Not what the doctor ordered.

[*syed59*]

What the HELL are Afridi and Malik doing in the team after proving their THIRD CLASS selves again and again over the last 10 years...

[PTI tsunami]

Originally Posted by BeingFaridKhan We should hope for his success for he has served our country.

I know he has but u have to admit he has seen his best days we need to plan for future

[JibranAnsari]

This team deserves to lose 5-0 , the incompetent team management and selectors are screwing pakistan cricket big time. The fresh blood and excitement is what pakistan cricket and in particular oneday team needs. , , , are killing pakistan ODI team at the moment nad to some extent is also responsible. Potential good players like :asad and are being ignored for the likes of TTF like malik yk hafeez (as an opener). The inform Shahzad was sent back , this team is bound to doom.

[MR__KHAN__JI]

Originally Posted by Amjid Javed Pakistan line up for ODIs in terms of batting should be Jamshed Kamran Akmal Hafeez Umar Akmal Misbah Asad Shafiq Id have both Asad and Umar in the team and i think Umar needs to bat in the top 4 and be given more responsibility to learn how to constuct inns

I'd have the same but maybe swap hafeez and shafiq positions