3 Pakistani cricketers in Gautam Gambhir’s World XI that he played against

[Bhaijaan]

An interesting squad he’s picked. Given that he values real match winners a lot, so these are the guys he thinks were the biggest match winners he played against.

Adam Gilchrist (wikkie)
Mathew Hayden
AB de Villiers
Brian Lara
Andrew Symonds
Inzamam ul Haq
Abdul Razzaq
Muttiah Muralitharan
Shoaib Akhtar
Morne Morkel
Andrew Flintoff



Notable omissions :-

Ponting, Afridi, KP, Hussey, Gayle, McCullum, Sangakkara

 

[Ab Fan]

Pretty strange he picked Razzaq lol

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Indians of a certain age always rate Inzi quite highly both as a person and a player.

However modern Indians don't appreciate his greatness.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

An interesting squad he’s picked. Given that he values real match winners a lot, so these are the guys he thinks were the biggest match winners he played against.

Adam Gilchrist (wikkie)
Mathew Hayden
AB de Villiers
Brian Lara
Andrew Symonds
Inzamam ul Haq
Abdul Razzaq
Muttiah Muralitharan
Shoaib Akhtar
Morne Morkel
Andrew Flintoff



Notable omissions :-

Ponting, Afridi, KP, Hussey, Gayle, McCullum, Sangakkara

Right about Inzi and Razzaq, could have replaced Shoaib with Asif

 

[Bhaijaan]

Indians of a certain age always rate Inzi quite highly both as a person and a player.

However modern Indians don't appreciate his greatness.

We, the children of the 90s remember that it was impossible to get Inzy bhai out. Only funny run outs, hit wickets, ball handling etc could get him out.

 

[Rana]

An interesting squad he’s picked. Given that he values real match winners a lot, so these are the guys he thinks were the biggest match winners he played against.

Adam Gilchrist (wikkie)
Mathew Hayden
AB de Villiers
Brian Lara
Andrew Symonds
Inzamam ul Haq
Abdul Razzaq
Muttiah Muralitharan
Shoaib Akhtar
Morne Morkel
Andrew Flintoff



Notable omissions :-

Ponting, Afridi, KP, Hussey, Gayle, McCullum, Sangakkara

I’m surprised he didn’t pick Misbah ul Haq

@Major

 

[Bhaijaan]

I’m surprised he didn’t pick Misbah ul Haq

@Major

Solid batsman and an even better homo (sapien) but with all due respect he wasn’t a match winner and we all know how Gautam Gambhir approaches the game.

 

[topspin]

I’m surprised he didn’t pick Misbah ul Haq

@Major

Remember "Misbah is a superior batsman to Inzi in ODIs".

 

[Buffet]

I’m surprised he didn’t pick Misbah ul Haq

@Major

Why in the world anyone will pick Misbah over Inzzy. Inzzy was in different league when compared to Misbah.

 

[Rana]

Why in the world anyone will pick Misbah over Inzzy. Inzzy was in different league when compared to Misbah.

Because Misbah scored runs in ICC tournaments and Inzimam usually failed

This is why Rizwan>>>Inzimam at number 4 too

 

[Buffet]

Because Misbah scored runs in ICC tournaments and Inzimam usually failed

This is why Rizwan>>>Inzimam at number 4 too

You will see the entire career and ability of to adapt. Misbah was no where near Inzzy in both aspects. Yes, Inzzy was not good in tournaments, but over all, it's ridiculous to compare Inzzy with Misbah.

Misbah woulnd't even attempt to chase run a ball scores in ODI, that's my recollection. He would play at 3-4 runs per over and let askign rate climb and then hit few shots when game is totally lost. That was majority of games. I know some one will come with some counter examples, but I am talking about majority of games. Misbah had very limited ability and shouldn't be compared with Inzzy.

 

[Rana]

You will see the entire career and ability of to adapt. Misbah was no where near Inzzy in both aspects. Yes, Inzzy was not good in tournaments, but over all, it's ridiculous to compare Inzzy with Misbah.

Misbah woulnd't even attempt to chase run a ball scores in ODI, that's my recollection. He would play at 3-4 runs per over and let askign rate climb and then hit few shots when game is totally lost. That was majority of games. I know some one will come with some counter examples, but I am talking about majority of games. Misbah had very limited ability and shouldn't be compared with Inzzy.

But Rizwan is better than Inzimam at number 4 don’t you think?

 

[Buffet]

But Rizwan is better than Inzimam at number 4 don’t you think?

No, Inzzy was better. Misbah, Rizwan etc are simply not comparable to Inzzy.

 

[topspin]

Why in the world anyone will pick Misbah over Inzzy. Inzzy was in different league when compared to Misbah.

Major rates Misbah over Inzy in white ball cricket.
This thread is a good read if you ever need comic relief:

Would you pick Misbah-ul-Haq over Inzamam-ul-Haq in ODIs?

Would you pick Misbah over Inzamam in ODIs? Major is not willing to accept the fact that it is utter madness to say that Misbah was a better ODI batsman than Inzamam. The gulf between the two is immense. Misbah is not worth of being mentioned in the same sentence as Inzamam. As far as...

ppforum.pakpassion.net

 

[ElRaja]

But Rizwan is better than Inzimam at number 4 don’t you think?

not sure whether to laugh or cry when i read this.

 

[moghul]

Pretty strange he picked Razzaq lol

He must be joking.

 

[moghul]

I’m surprised he didn’t pick Misbah ul Haq

@Major

Particularly when Misbah helped India win 2011 WC Semifinal.

 

[Rana]

not sure whether to laugh or cry when i read this.

You probably think Rizwan is better than Inzimam at number 4 because Rizwan is an ICC performer?

 

[Rana]

Pretty strange he picked Razzaq lol

What’s the issue?

 

[TheSultan]

Surprised he hasn’t picked Ajmal as he said Ajmal was the toughest pak bowler he faced. But tbf, it’s a pretty decent list overall

 

[Rana]

Surprised he hasn’t picked Ajmal as he said Ajmal was the toughest pak bowler he faced. But tbf, it’s a pretty decent list overall

The one bowler who had his number was Mohammad Asif

He debuted in the 2006 ODI series and struggled massively against Asif. Asif also removed him early in the first game of the 2007 T20 World Cup.

 

[TheSultan]

The one bowler who had his number was Mohammad Asif

He debuted in the 2006 ODI series and struggled massively against Asif. Asif also removed him early in the first game of the 2007 T20 World Cup.

Agreed, but he’s too proud to admit it.

 

[Rana]

Particularly when Misbah helped India win 2011 WC Semifinal.

Yuvraj went on record to say “thank you Misbah” for his shot in 2007 T20 World Cup final

 

[mominsaigol]

Misbah isn't even that bad. He's a good onfield captain, A great captain for defending low totals, his understanding of test game is next level, and he's a pretty decent test batter.

It's just dude is clueless on team building and leading and is one of the most irritating batters to watch.

Never had any issues qith him until I found out people view Misbah as Jesus.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Morne Morkel??? GG is kidding right??

 

[Varun]

Because Misbah scored runs in ICC tournaments and Inzimam usually failed

This is why Rizwan>>>Inzimam at number 4 too

Apart from 1992, what ICC tournaments did Inzamam score in?

 

[Bhaijaan]

Morne Morkel??? GG is kidding right??

Was a top bowler

 

[Bhaijaan]

Apart from 1992, what ICC tournaments did Inzamam score in?

Even in 92, if was one inning

 

[Varun]

Morne Morkel??? GG is kidding right??

Refer India vs South Africa Cape Town 2011 (3rd test)