Tanvir vows to return to Test side

[On_the_up]

Friday, February 20, 2009
From Abdul Mohi Shah

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan discard Sohail Tanvir vowed to force his way back into the Pakistan team with consistent performance in the remaining matches of the ongoing Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, saying that he would concentrate on his game rather than pointing fingers at anyone for keeping him out of the team.

Tanvir told ‘The News’ on Thursday that he would take the matter as a challenge and would not indulge in any criticism.

“I am not at all depressed at losing a place on the Pakistan Test side. Rather I would concentrate on putting in even better performances in the matches to come.”

Sohail’s omission from the national probables list of 15 surprised former Test players, critics and the cricket crazy fans around the country. He was sidelined at a time when he was in the best of form.

In a Quaid-e-Azam Trophy match he played against PIA at Mirpur in Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Sohail returned career best figures of 15 wickets for 172. He was seen back in action with a bang on Thursday after attending the national camp in Karachi and helped KRL bowl out leaders National Bank for just 184.

“It is surprising not to see Sohail Tanvir in the 15-member squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka. He is an orthodox bowler who could add an element of surprise to the bowling attack. It is surprising not to see the bowler in the probables list,” one former Test cricketer when contacted in Lahore said.

A well-placed source in the selection committee confirmed to ‘The News’ that Sohail ouster from the probables list was the only point where the chief selector Abdul Qadir and captain Younis Khan agreed.

Both the protagonists argued that the bowler was not ready for Test cricket as yet. “He is too inexperienced to be given a chance at the Test level,” was the argument given by Abdul Qadir.

http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=163613

Comment: Good attitude being shown by Tanvir although I don't think he is cut out for test cricket. As for being too inexperienced to be given a chance, what about Sohail Khan/Talha then?

[minhasuz]

But Sohail Khan has more experience that Tanvir in terms of domestic cricket especially QEA Trophy. Tanvir has said himself that he needs more experience from longer version of game. As far you are concerned about his omission where YK and Qadir agreed, I think they agreed because they know he is not doing well compare to Arafat.

[12thMan]

“It is surprising not to see Sohail Tanvir in the 15-member squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka. He is an orthodox bowler who could add an element of surprise to the bowling attack. It is surprising not to see the bowler in the probables list,” one former Test cricketer when contacted in Lahore said.

I think they got the opposite here but even for such comment they cannot name an ex-player? If it was someone in NCA or some official capacity they will say unamed PCB official or Academy. So much chupan chupai. But then that is what is fun about these reports unless the player gives some spicy comment

[On_the_up]

Tanvir has played 31 first class matches to Sohail Khan's 20.

[kingusama92]

ouch .. they both agreed on him being dropped... you know you aren`t liked when that happens

[minhasuz]

Originally Posted by On_the_up Tanvir has played 31 first class matches to Sohail Khan's 20.

But Tanvir himself has said so many times that he was selected a bit early, whereas he lacked longer version experience

[On_the_up]

Originally Posted by minhasuz But Tanvir himself has said so many times that he was selected a bit early, whereas he lacked longer version experience

ok, but all I am saying is that the reason that Tanvir is TOO inexperienced to be considered is inconsistent with the fact they have selected Sohail Khan.

[Random Aussie]

Originally Posted by On_the_up ok, but all I am saying is that the reason that Tanvir is TOO inexperienced to be considered is inconsistent with the fact they have selected Sohail Khan.

Well what are they going to just say Sohail Khan is better than Sohail Tanvir?

[minhasuz]

Originally Posted by On_the_up ok, but all I am saying is that the reason that Tanvir is TOO inexperienced to be considered is inconsistent with the fact they have selected Sohail Khan.

True

[aabbasi]

Here you can see the difference between him and afridi. One ready to work on his weaknesses and other considering retirement.

[On_the_up]

Originally Posted by Random Aussie Well what are they going to just say Sohail Khan is better than Sohail Tanvir?

No quite that bluntly, there are many diplomatic ways of giving a reason, for example, We thought at this given time, Sohail Khan is in better form, and will offer the team more, blah blah blah. Maybe they need to observe a british politician to know how to give an answer without actually saying anything meaningful.

[On_the_up]

Originally Posted by aabbasi Here you can see the difference between him and afridi. One ready to work on his weaknesses and other considering retirement.

At least he isn't going to ICL

[infamous9383]

good attiutde by tanveer to keep working on his game.

[Legendary_Sage]

I think tanvir is not test match material.He doesn't have pace and on flat track he become useless.
He is a good bowler when conditions suits seam and swing.So for subcontinent wickets he is should not be selected.

[MIG]

two things that he can do that will help:

1. Get endorsement from Hajj and Umra Commitee
2. Meet the president

He may also look at improving his bowling skills but thats by the by.

[iafzal]

Originally Posted by MIG two things that he can do that will help: 1. Get endorsement from Hajj and Umra Commitee 2. Meet the president He may also look at improving his bowling skills but thats by the by.

You forgot the big one... consider retiring from the long version of the game.

[Poison]

Originally Posted by iafzal You forgot the big one... consider retiring from the long version of the game.

Learn how to read buddy.

[MIG]

Originally Posted by MIG two things that he can do that will help: 1. Get endorsement from Hajj and Umra Commitee 2. Meet the president He may also look at improving his bowling skills but thats by the by.

What I meant was :

[Poison]

I think he needs to put on a good 10kmh to be considered for Tests.

[Zaz]

Good attitude from tanvir even though he shouldve been in the team.

Im sure if he keeps taking wickets the selector wont be able to ignore him

[Ghoshtbuster]

I think hes pretty crap.

Players like Sohail Khan, Talha and now Aamer should be considered ahead of him. And seems like they have been which is good.

[Zaz]

Originally Posted by Ghoshtbuster I think hes pretty crap. Players like Sohail Khan, Talha and now Aamer should be considered ahead of him. And seems like they have been which is good.

Ghost stop talking rubbish again, hes been really good for pakistan recently in ODIs taking wickets regularly- hes got a brilliant attitude and offers something different, hes also been taking wickets consistently in FC.

He shouldve been in, but nevertheless he ll be back Watch this space

[Rudi hater]

He is not good enough at the test level. He needs to put 10 yards to his speed in order to be considered.

[pace007]

Originally Posted by Legendary_Sage I think tanvir is not test match material.He doesn't have pace and on flat track he become useless. He is a good bowler when conditions suits seam and swing.So for subcontinent wickets he is should not be selected.

lol a strange statement when pretty much all of his international games have been played in the sub continent?!
a year or so back he was being talked about as a potential superstar - now hes dropped from the test squad after being dropped from the odi side against SL?! the Pakistan selectors prove pretty pathetic in this case -this is not how you treat one of your countries best up and coming players, a young player can mentally disintegrate if his place in the squad is compromised like this, picking Sohail Khan ahead of him is beyond me

[blinding light]

I dont understand one thing. Tanvir flopped in the SL ODI series, the guy worked hard and bounced back in FC with best bowling figures and a 50* ... And still he is dropped for being "out of form" .......... ?????

[saj786]

i think they've made the right decision not to select him, the guy is a trundler