"I feel as if I have been Released from a Jail Sentence" - Yasir Hameed

[Saj]

The Pakistan squads for the forthcoming tour of England were announced on Sunday, and as you would expect with such an announcement, some players were left pleased, while others were left disappointed. Yasir Hameed, a player who has always teased fans with his batting exploits – was one who was left revived and looking forward to a rebirth of his international career.

Hameed played his last test match against India in December of 2007 – a lengthy period for any cricketer to be out of the reckoning. The 32 year old stylish right hander was keen to share his delight at his latest and possibly final opportunity for Pakistan

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net ; Hameed dedicate his latest opportunity to his mother, “I would like to dedicate my selection for the test squad to my mother. Without her prayers this would not have happened.”

There was a moment in his career where Yasir Hameed was left on the outside, looking in. There was a gap where nothing was going right and other batsmen were forging ahead of him in the pecking order and leaving the PIA batsman without hope. In what seemed like an instant, he was asked to come back recently, “When I was asked by the selectors to go to the NCA at Lahore for training there, I was hopeful of a comeback, but I wasn't certain that I would be selected. I knew anything was possible, there was no guarantee that I would be selected just because I was at the NCA. I trained hard at the NCA and prayed that I would get another chance for Pakistan".

On his feeling after hearing about being selected he exclaimed, “I feel as if I have been released from a jail sentence after 2 and a half years of being shunned. I thought I would never be given another chance by the selectors especially given that I am now 32. I have looked after myself and feel that I am fit enough for the rigours of test cricket.” The hard work seems to have finally paid off for the batsman who had an exceptional beginning to his career with scores of 170 and 105 against Bangladesh on debut.

Yasir Hameed’s mind was already on to the task at hand in the near future with the test series coming up. His hopes for the Pakistani team and its chances were heightened in nature as expected, “The test series against England and Australia will be tough as both teams are very strong, but I feel Pakistan can compete against both teams".

When asked about the key factor that will make Pakistan successful he replied, “Experience will be vital against both opponents and it’s up to the experienced players like myself to stand up and be counted. The team has youngsters within the ranks and will be most certainly looking to the experience of its seniors to lead the team to victory".

Hameed has been selected alongside two other specialist openers in the test squad – Salman Butt and Imran Farhat, however given Hameed's flexibility and with the absence of Younus Khan, he may be required to bat in the problematic number three position.

When asked about where he would prefer to bat, Hameed stated, “I will bat in any position the captain wants me to. As a team player you have to support the captain and be flexible. If they want me to open I will do that. If I am required to bat in any other position, then I will be more than happy to do that".

Pakistan begin their test campaign against Australia at Lords on 13th July. The fixture at Lords is the first of six test matches that Pakistan will play in England over the coming months.

[Gollum]

Best of luck to Yasir. He may be a little old but there is absolutely no reason he should not open ahead of Imran Farhat in Tests.

[Desi]

Best of luck to you, many Pakistani supporters want you to succeed!

[AZ]

Well, rather him than Faisal Iqbal, that's for sure...best of luck to him, I guess he was bound to catch a break after being left out of the side for inexplicable reasons before.

[dhump]

Best of Luck actually I feel sorry for him after reading the topic and hope he score tons in England .

[insaftak]

Yasir Bahi, aap ke jaga Younis Khan ko jail mein dala gaya hai

[AtifUk]

Selection is done for the moment, Best of luck to Hameed and I hope he has a wonderful series, along with the other new additions to the squad.

[Black Zero]

Originally Posted by Ahmed Zulfiqar Well, rather him than Faisal Iqbal, that's for sure...best of luck to him, I guess he was bound to catch a break after being left out of the side for inexplicable reasons before.

Jang reported that Miandad mournined that omission of YK and Faisal Iqbal was a huge injustice.

[Pakprideuk]

I don't think its his fault that Younis wasn't selected, selectors picked him, he wasn't going to say don't select me and select younis, everyone wants this chance in life.

[saeed-sohail]

Thank your lucky stars that we don't pick squad on merit.This guy has done nothing in first class cricket since being dropped and doesn't deserve a place in the squad.

[xkalibur80]

I think he will take the #3 slot and Farhat will continue to open with Butt.

I really hope that Umar Amin is given a chance ahead of Malik for Moyo's old slot.

[iafzal]

If you look at his stats he is not any better then last year so it seems he must have done something else to prove his worth or PCB has no choice but to go to him.
Much better choice then Bhanja.

[Omar Malik]

Coming back after 3 years from the wilderness and dont really see that he's done much in the recent domestic season to earn a recall. Well anyways best of luck to him on his comeback!

[Boi]

He used to play some wonderful cover drives. I doubt he will get a go though.
Let's see what happens...

[sunnykhan]

lets see how he grabs this oppurtunity!! personally he was selected over some performers int he squad! which i didnt like at all!!

[Omar Malik]

Originally Posted by Boi He used to play some wonderful cover drives. I doubt he will get a go though. Let's see what happens...

His cover drives were really good to watch!

[adzzy786]

Originally Posted by Omar Malik His cover drives were really good to watch!

Agree. But hes so weak on the off stump, used to always chase the ball and get caught at slip. But i wish he does well.. Good luck to you brother

[Cover Drive]

Personally I was quite happy with his inclusion in the test squad as I feel he has ingredients to succeed at test areana. I still rememmber his shots are treat to watch specially the glorious cover drives.

I would play him in the middle order and I believe he is the best player to replace Younis and Yousuf by looking at the squad we have.

[Usman]

Yasir, your selection makes me feel like I have been given a jail sentence! I thought I would watch a summer of intense cricket on my home turf, but in actual fact, with your selection in particular, I'm sure I'll be enjoying some of the finest fishing the world has to offer. I'm sorry, but all you people wishing him 'best of luck' right now will be cursing him in a few weeks. There is NO WAY AT ALL this guy can put in consistent performances. He's already shown that to us in the past when he was given perhaps the longest run for any opener in recent times. His technique makes Shazaib look like Bradman!

What sort of idiot would pick this guy above Younus or Fawad? Even if Younus scored 10 ducks in a row, I would still pick him over Yasir. Im not saying that simply because I am some blind Younus follower, but in all honesty, even Younus's fart stands better chance of scoring than this good for nothing 'batsman'.

If Ijaz Butt was chairman of the ECB, Vikram Solanki would be England's test match opener together with Nick Knight, and Ashley Giles would be the team's spinner. Peiterson and Strauss would not even make the 100 probables. To say I hate Ijaz Butt right now would be an understatement.

[Cover Drive]

Originally Posted by Usman Yasir, your selection makes me feel like I have been given a jail sentence! I thought I would watch a summer of intense cricket on my home turf, but in actual fact, with your selection in particular, I'm sure I'll be enjoying some of the finest fishing the world has to offer. I'm sorry, but all you people wishing him 'best of luck' right now will be cursing him in a few weeks. There is NO WAY AT ALL this guy can put in consistent performances. He's already shown that to us in the past when he was given perhaps the longest run for any opener in recent times. His technique makes Shazaib look like Bradman! What sort of idiot would pick this guy above Younus or Fawad? Even if Younus scored 10 ducks in a row, I would still pick him over Yasir. Im not saying that simply because I am some blind Younus follower, but in all honesty, even Younus's fart stands better chance of scoring than this good for nothing 'batsman'. If Ijaz Butt was chairman of the ECB, Vikram Solanki would be England's test match opener together with Nick Knight, and Ashley Giles would be the team's spinner. Peiterson and Strauss would not even make the 100 probables. To say I hate Ijaz Butt right now would be an understatement.

I have sympaties for your feelings.

But going with the squad we have he does deserve 'best of luck' notes as he is one of the best in the current squad.

Offcourse Younis Khan would be better than him but as I said it was based on the selected squad. I guess theres nothing to get angry as nothing will change in our cricket board.

Personally if were to tell you my feelings of this summer then it would be really difficult but looking at the squad and the players we have in there does make me cry. But according to our chairman they are best players in Pakistan so I guess we can't do anything more than crying.

[sully3]

good luck to him, dont do another muhammed haffez please

[Usman]

Originally Posted by Cover Drive I have sympaties for your feelings. But going with the squad we have he does deserve 'best of luck' notes as he is one of the best in the current squad. Offcourse Younis Khan would be better than him but as I said it was based on the selected squad. I guess theres nothing to get angry as nothing will change in our cricket board. Personally if were to tell you my feelings of this summer then it would be really difficult but looking at the squad and the players we have in there does make me cry. But according to our chairman they are best players in Pakistan so I guess we can't do anything more than crying.

In all honesty, my problem isn't really with Yasir at all. It's not his fault he was selected undeservingly. But as fans supporting Pakistan almost religiously, it is just incredibly frustrating when buffoon after buffoon takes the PCB leadership and sets a new record for outrageousness. I used to think things were bad with Shehryar Khan as chairman, but then they got worse with Naseem Ashraf and they've just hit an all time low with Ijaz Butt.

Under Ijaz Butt, we have been humiliated on the international stage with the ban-unban saga, and instead of closing the chapter and looking forward to the future, Ijaz Butt has just continued in his retarded manner. The worst thing is that in the past when things got bad, the chairman was removed immediately. But this time round, Butt has survived the Aus tour where we lost dreadfully; he survived the ridiculous bans saga and now looks like he will survive sending the Bangladesh XI for a test series against arguably the two best sides in the world. He must have some seriously good connections. I also thing Zardari is less concerned about the nation's sporting performances than Musharaf was.

[saeed-sohail]

Agree with Usman 100%.

[Black Zero]

I have no hope that he would be able to perform.
Still best of luck in your last chance.

[usman303]

he has a best cover drive, gud luk to him, hope scores big tons

[PerfectionPersonified]

Short of a length outswinger and he is GONEEEEEE ........Edged .if not keeper then First slip , if not then second , if not then third ....and if not then GULLLYY is final
I wish no aussie or POmmy reads this

[Gollum]

Originally Posted by PerfectionPersonified Short of a length outswinger and he is GONEEEEEE ........Edged .if not keeper then First slip , if not then second , if not then third ....and if not then GULLLYY is final I wish no aussie or POmmy reads this

You guys are talking like we have Tendulkars, Pontings and Pietersens waiting in the wings on whose backs Hameed has been recalled. At least the guy has some international experience and it may come in handy. From what we have seen recently we have a shortage of international quality talent out there as far as batsmen are concerned. Who have we found in the last 3-5 years besides Umar Akmal? In the bests of circumstances all we could have done is recalled Younis Khan and called up Fawad Alam (who has his own list of flaws), but in the overall scheme of things even that is likely to change the outcome of the England tour one bit.

[Kriketer]

In the end his selection has not really been based on his domestic performance. They just brought him back for the sake of giving old recycled players a go. I always used to like him in the squad and don't know why he was dropped long ago, but now his selection has been based on everything other than performance in domestic. If PCB wanted some old player then atleast should have gone with someone who has consistently been doing well in domestic for ages someone like Hasan Raza, not Hameed who has done nothing of late. I hope he along with Malik, doesn't get to play ahead of Umar Amin and Azhar Ali.

[PerfectionPersonified]

Originally Posted by gollumbird You guys are talking like we have Tendulkars, Pontings and Pietersens waiting in the wings on whose backs Hameed has been recalled. At least the guy has some international experience and it may come in handy. From what we have seen recently we have a shortage of international quality talent out there as far as batsmen are concerned. Who have we found in the last 3-5 years besides Umar Akmal? In the bests of circumstances all we could have done is recalled Younis Khan and called up Fawad Alam (who has his own list of flaws), but in the overall scheme of things even that is likely to change the outcome of the England tour one bit.

I some how agree to you , but the he is already 32 , so it would have been better to test young talent rather him, when he hasnt done any great in domestic...........


Asad Shafiq and Umar amin needs atleast 4 test out of six and then we may find some one

I believe YK is a great player in tests but what can we do when we have all team against him....what would be the atmosphere in the dressing room?

i believe Shoaib malik needed a bid slap on his back to get out of Pakistani cricket but thats not possible .....................


even fawad alam is a good choice , certainly better than useless Farhat

[kingusama92]

Geez - I would love to watch his cover drives again. Those shots used to be beautiful.

It will be interesting to see how he copes in England.

[161]

Released from jail and will probably resume his old job as a fisherman.

So whose turn will it be next .. Taufeeq Umar ?

[azfar wali]

He is a good batsman to watch when in full flow and had a pretty good start to his career(fastest to get to a 1000 ODI runs for Pakistan) so lets hope that he performs and proves himself in the international arena again.


short highlights of his 98 against India

[saeedhk]

he is a treet to watch......my fav playeer

[Xoib]

hopefully this fisherman gets injured before on the flight to UK.

[Cover Drive]

Originally Posted by Usman In all honesty, my problem isn't really with Yasir at all. It's not his fault he was selected undeservingly. But as fans supporting Pakistan almost religiously, it is just incredibly frustrating when buffoon after buffoon takes the PCB leadership and sets a new record for outrageousness. I used to think things were bad with Shehryar Khan as chairman, but then they got worse with Naseem Ashraf and they've just hit an all time low with Ijaz Butt.

I have exactly same feelings but todfay when I look back I say "Ahh man Sheharyar khan was a good chairman" even though he wasn't great. As you said our cricket has touched 'all time low' that a corrupt chairman sometimes seems to be a good choice as well (For instance, Sheharyar Khan)

[Poison]

lol at 'his technique makes Shahzaib look like Bradman'. Are you nuts Usman? The guy is class, was dropped when he should've been persisted with, great player with unfulfilled talent thus far. Wish him well.

[ShehryarK]

Originally Posted by Usman He must have some seriously good connections. I also thing Zardari is less concerned about the nation's sporting performances than Musharaf was.

Correct. In fact, Zardari is less concerned about the nation, full stop.

Actually, "less" doesn't convey it.


More accurate to say that Zardari is NOT concerned about the nation at all. So its a matter of utmost irrelevance to him whether Pakistanis die or are killed; whether they are poor or starving; or whether they are humiliated globally, on and off the pitch.

[Cover Drive]

A video of his batting;

[UntouchablePlaya]

I wish you boy Best of luck Yassir!!

[sakss]

good luck yasir...better score some runs .this might be your last chance

[Amjid Javed]

Jail sentence? Unless hes learnt to stop fishing he should be locked straight back up again!

[pak4life]

Our players think they have a god given right to stay in the team. Mediocre performances seem to be enough for them. Hameed was dropped for a reason and if he comes back and shows no improvement in his technique then our players are really something else.

[pakcric123]

Yasir Hammed is a class batsmen. Hopefully he can prove it this year, I am so happy pakistan have finally selected him again.

[pakistanbest]

Is he a decent fielder?

has a problem outside the offstump and against spinners but he has had time to work on that

Best of luck Yasir Bhai, make us proud Insha'Allah!!!

[sunnykhan]

Originally Posted by PerfectionPersonified I some how agree to you , but the he is already 32 , so it would have been better to test young talent rather him, when he hasnt done any great in domestic........... Asad Shafiq and Umar amin needs atleast 4 test out of six and then we may find some one I believe YK is a great player in tests but what can we do when we have all team against him....what would be the atmosphere in the dressing room? i believe Shoaib malik needed a bid slap on his back to get out of Pakistani cricket but thats not possible ..................... even fawad alam is a good choice , certainly better than useless Farhat

asad is not selected! however he should be there after making more than 1000 runs in QEA! whats the criteria of selecting yasir??? i feel very bad for those who performed well in the season and are still are out of the sqaud!

[Dr. Khan]

While Yasir feels like he has been released from a prison sentence, fans such as myself feel like we have been given one due to some of these selections.

[Amjid Javed]

Hameed needs to seriously work on his technic because playing shots on the walk and slashing at ball out-side off-sick will just give england slips catching practice!

[*syed59*]

Best of luck to him. And I would pick him over Farhat any day of the week( NOT "twice on Sunday's", because this phrase now makes me vomit for some reason).

[bilalmwirk]

Lets just hope that he has overcome his weaknesses outside the offstump as he is saying

[Usman]

Originally Posted by Poison lol at 'his technique makes Shahzaib look like Bradman'. Are you nuts Usman? The guy is class, was dropped when he should've been persisted with, great player with unfulfilled talent thus far. Wish him well.

Poison, Yasir has terrible technique. It's not an opinion, it is a fact. Pakistani openers of late all seem to have problems outside their off stump but this guy was the worst of the lot. As I've already said, he was one opener who was actually given a proper run, and he failed to put in anything like consistent performances. It seemed as if in every dismissal, he would be fishing outside the off stump. Rarely, if ever, did the opposition actually have to work to get him out, because he almost always gave his wicket away. Your definition of 'great player' is quite different to most people's defintion.

I don't see anything Yasir has done since being dropped to prove his worth at all. If anything, I'm impressed with Imran Farhat, who I know is often slated by people here on PP, but since he has made his come back, I really do see a refreshing determination to stick it out in the middle. Yes he is not perfect, and he has some moments of madness, but mixed in with that there is grit and determination. I just hope for the sake of Pakistan that Yasir can pull of something similar this summer.

[Poison]

Originally Posted by Usman I don't see anything Yasir has done since being dropped to prove his worth at all. If anything, I'm impressed with Imran Farhat, who I know is often slated by people here on PP, but since he has made his come back, I really do see a refreshing determination to stick it out in the middle. Yes he is not perfect, and he has some moments of madness, but mixed in with that there is grit and determination. I just hope for the sake of Pakistan that Yasir can pull of something similar this summer.

Agree with this; should be given an opportunity to show whether he's corrected his flaws, thats all I'm asking for.

[Prince_Pathan]

der ala alakha...hope u perform and have no reasons to be dropped from the team...all the best yasir

[Ryankhan]

He was my fav players when he used to play. Loved his cover drives and he was a very stylish player also and i wish he proves himself. IF Younis doesnt makes it in the squad so Hameed has to bat at no.3 then. i wish Younis gets selected so we could get a good 11 for the test matches against tough sides. AUSSIES will eat our youngsters alive in test matches if there were no good exp senior players to guide them. I amazed 20 years of age youngsters will be making their debut at test level. what temperament would they have i wonder. still best of luck to hameed and hope he clicks and performs so he could stay in test arena...

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Originally Posted by saeed-sohail Thank your lucky stars that we don't pick squad on merit.This guy has done nothing in first class cricket since being dropped and doesn't deserve a place in the squad.

Yasir might not make massive runs in domestic cricket on dead pitches in Pakistan but he has a fighter's instinct which means he can face bowling of any level with courage. Saleem Yousuf the former Pakistan wicketkeeper wasn't particularly gifted with the bat or the gloves but he always delivered on the big occasions and that's why Imran Khan picked him. Yasir has some of those qualities, and in the absence of any quality top order batsmen it's not the worst decision to take him to England.

[Gollum]

I think its the case of Pakistan team needing Yasir Hameed rather than Yasir Hameed earning a deserved recall. Its just a makeshift panic selection. I'm sure there was a lot of pressure to pick Faisal Iqbal which was thankfully resisted which btw was evident from the reaction of Faisal in the media as if his position was guaranteed by chachaji or tayaji?

[Saqs]

Now that Kumble's retired, maybe Yasir can have a chance to start building a reputable career.

[chui_kadoo]

This will definitly be Yasir's last chance to shine. If he does a Hafeez then he will be out for good.

[Wised up]

He should be blaming kumble for that. lol

[Down2Earth]

here we go again, can't wait for hassan raza and taufiq Umar to make comebacks too.

[Saj]

Best of luck to Yasir on his comeback.

He's back home at the moment in Peshawar, but he's due back at the NCA in Lahore soon for some last minute practice ahead of the tour of England.

[sunnykhan]

Originally Posted by Cpt. Rishwat Yasir might not make massive runs in domestic cricket on dead pitches in Pakistan but he has a fighter's instinct which means he can face bowling of any level with courage. Saleem Yousuf the former Pakistan wicketkeeper wasn't particularly gifted with the bat or the gloves but he always delivered on the big occasions and that's why Imran Khan picked him. Yasir has some of those qualities, and in the absence of any quality top order batsmen it's not the worst decision to take him to England.

this is not the criteria of selection! it will disheartened the players who performed well..... i didnt saw his fighter instinct anywhere. useless and baseless selction! the selection is not on merit! merit is the most important thing only!

[Kriketer]

Released from jail is not happening here. Its getting back in there with sleeping Hawaaldar Butt watching you.

[rhussain33]

Looks like Yasir Hameed is gonna be experiencing the sweet taste of freedom very soon in the second test...

Question is, whose gonna do his Jail time for him ???

[Prince_Pathan]

lets hope he plays nxt test match...

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Originally Posted by sunnykhan this is not the criteria of selection! it will disheartened the players who performed well..... i didnt saw his fighter instinct anywhere. useless and baseless selction! the selection is not on merit! merit is the most important thing only!

As you might have seen, big-hearted temperament is no small consideration at top level cricket. Don't be surprised if Yasir smashes runs in the next test match after others froze like rabbits in headlights today. Watch this space...

[talha3]

STILL not out of jail!!!!
gotta feel for the guy, hasn't had ONE chance to prove himself.

[rhussain33]

Originally Posted by rhussain33 Looks like Yasir Hameed is gonna be experiencing the sweet taste of freedom very soon in the second test... Question is, whose gonna do his Jail time for him ???

Would have thought after three batting failiures someone one was gonna make way for the only other specialist batsmen in the squad... Guess not

What should happen and what does happen are two different things with these clowns in charge

[talha3]

think we can safely say he will be playing next match

[Prince_Pathan]

your better off playing for afghanistan hameed...theyll treat you with respect because your the same ethnicity as them

that is all

[rhussain33]

Originally Posted by talha.raja think we can safely say he will be playing next match

Matey, thats what i though last time, it aint gonna happen because its the right and logical thing to do, and that does not go with pak cricket at the moment.

[Cheguvera]

Have to give credit to Yasir...it's one thing when the likes of Mohammad Akram had to sit on the bench due to Waqar, Wasim and Akhter in the starting XI...

But to be consistently ignored over the crap first class players and only due to lack of geographical/ethnic credentials and for the fourth test in a row...If I was Yasir, I would have atleast punch, the two Butts, Yawar Saeed, Waqar and Craqib Javed at least once in the face...

[Cheguvera]

Originally Posted by talha.raja think we can safely say he will be playing next match

Why next test match why not this one...weren't three failures by the classy LCCA/Northern Punjab talunted youngsters not enough...why the freck did they have to be given yet another chance for a fourth failure...

A ethnically biased selection with no players from Karachi for the first time in the history deserves to be dismissed for no less than they did...

[Amjid Javed]

4 tests this summer and no games,Hameed must thing someone has thrown away the key to his jail cell!

[khan_a]

righlty sed above, the pukhtun brothers in afghanistan will give him more respect.
if he had the run salman butt has had, the chances salman butt has had, hed be well ahead.
not knockin salman butt, cuz i think butt deserves to be in now. im jus sayin he cuda bin partnered by a better opener then farhat.
its all the corrupt management.
think its late now for hameed, butt and farhat have a reasonable opening stand goin for pak standards. mayb they cud fit him in the middle order to replace one of these useless youngsters. im sure hed do a better job.

[Momo]

"I feel as if I have been Released from a Jail Sentence" - Yasir Hameed

Hai ghaib-e-ghaib jis ko samajhte hain hum shuhood
Hain khwaab mein hunooz jo jaage hain khwaab mein

[Prince_Pathan]

Originally Posted by khan_a righlty sed above, the pukhtun brothers in afghanistan will give him more respect. if he had the run salman butt has had, the chances salman butt has had, hed be well ahead. not knockin salman butt, cuz i think butt deserves to be in now. im jus sayin he cuda bin partnered by a better opener then farhat. its all the corrupt management. think its late now for hameed, butt and farhat have a reasonable opening stand goin for pak standards. mayb they cud fit him in the middle order to replace one of these useless youngsters. im sure hed do a better job.

yes true

and thats what i was trying to say in another thread...hameed and butters had similar stats but poor yasir got dropped and salman got persisted with...salman is now reaping the benefits because hes a good player but hameed was by no means a poor player...i feel so sorry for him...i think pcb did indeed get whiff of afghanistan wanting him to play for them and decided to try and sabotage it...and now all this is happening...it makes no sense

[insaftak]

From one jail to another.

[Rizie]

Originally Posted by Prince_Pathan your better off playing for afghanistan hameed...theyll treat you with respect because your the same ethnicity as them that is all

[srh]

aik jail say nikla to aik aur jail ka saamna tha.

1st jail - not selected in the squad
2nd jail - not selected in the team

[Dare2Dream]

Originally Posted by khan_a righlty sed above, the pukhtun brothers in afghanistan will give him more respect. if he had the run salman butt has had, the chances salman butt has had, hed be well ahead. not knockin salman butt, cuz i think butt deserves to be in now. im jus sayin he cuda bin partnered by a better opener then farhat. its all the corrupt management. think its late now for hameed, butt and farhat have a reasonable opening stand goin for pak standards. mayb they cud fit him in the middle order to replace one of these useless youngsters. im sure hed do a better job.

He probably can make a huge difference there and will not have to deal with this idiots at PCB.