After the poor T20I squad sent by selector Inzamam, Sarfaraz Ahmed's captaincy days are numbered

[paklvr_82]

There were many who were criticizing Sarfaraz have achieved what Inzamam/Akmal/Shehzad group were longing for, a weak position. Inzamam has used the opportunity to cut his options further and the chances for Pakistan to come back against New Zealand. Now Arthur-Sarfaraz has no other option but to play Hafeez, Azam and Malik even if Shehzad does'nt get a game. They'll [Hafeez/Malik/Azam] occupy and play most of the balls in the odi and t20, Pakistani bowlers would have to bat and bowl the team to victory. Sarfaraz captaincy days are now numbered.

 

[Hedz]

I’m pretty sure Sarfraz isn’t going in where for a long while
When he was given Captaincy it was to make a squad and lead it in the 2019 WC

Until then, he won’t go

 

[Syed1]

I'm just happy that corrupt and nepotistic Inzi didn't slip in one or both of the Akmals. Garbage chief selector if we ever had one.

 

[paklvr_82]

I’m pretty sure Sarfraz isn’t going in where for a long while
When he was given Captaincy it was to make a squad and lead it in the 2019 WC

Until then, he won’t go

Lol no one goes by themselves they are harassed thru dressing room politics to resign or hand over to one of the Inzi cronies to stay in the team. This happened to T20 champion captain Younis Khan and after that these cronies brought hell for Pakistan team for which it took 9 years to recover. Only people I see in the team are Malik and Hafeez, once Akmal comes in Babar will also be taken out.

 

[paklvr_82]

I'm just happy that corrupt and nepotistic Inzi didn't slip in one or both of the Akmals. Garbage chief selector if we ever had one.

Akmal will come back after PSL, if Pakistan loses this series which now looks pretty clear Arthur wont have the position to resist Akmals from joining in the squad. Inzamam willpush in Salman Butt and Kamran Akmal as soon as Arthur gets out of their way.

 

[Hedz]

Akmal wontbe coming back anytime soon
And neither will Sarfraz go anytime soon

Wher has this inzi criticism started from?

 

[paklvr_82]

Akmal wontbe coming back anytime soon
And neither will Sarfraz go anytime soon

Wher has this inzi criticism started from?

Inzamam has been doing the same thing again and again since 2016.
I can literally bet on this with money, if Sarfaraz loses ODI & T20 NZ series Kamran Akmal will return after PSL. PCB will ensure Akmal gets a good shot in the PSL. Arthur with no moral position to hold out will compromise. They did this last year also when Pakistan did West Indies tour. They'll repeat the same thing again. Kamran Akmal played as an opener and dropped around 3-4 onfield catches in that series.

 

[Eagle_Eye]

If Sarfraz was any good, he would bench one or both of Hafeez and malik.

But being a puppet ofcourse he won't go there.

 

[Hedz]

Inzamam has been doing the same thing again and again since 2016.
I can literally bet on this with money, if Sarfaraz loses ODI & T20 NZ series Kamran Akmal will return after PSL. PCB will ensure Akmal gets a good shot in the PSL. Arthur with no moral position to hold out will compromise. They did this last year also when Pakistan did West Indies tour. They'll repeat the same thing again. Kamran Akmal played as an opener and dropped around 3-4 onfield catches in that series.

Let’s see how well your prediction goes
I’m praying you are completely wrong

 

[TeymurBlake]

I don't see Sarfaraz going anywhere. Inzi and the PCB wanted to have a captain for all 3 formats. I don't see them changing that now.

 

[coy0607]

If Sarfraz was any good, he would bench one or both of Hafeez and malik.

But being a puppet ofcourse he won't go there.

It's not a Sarfraz thing. No Pakistani captain in history has been able to successfully bench veteran players like that

Too much baggage comes with that. They need to be dropped from the squad altogether

 

[Bilal7]

) What a garbage thread, lol.

Inzamam is the reason Sarfaraz was given the captaincy and not someone like Hafeez. On the phone so can't embed links properly but please OP, do us all a favor and do some research before coming up with these "controversies".

http://www.india.com/sports/azhar-to-lose-odi-captaincy-inzy-wants-sarfraz-1777278/

 

[Bilal7]

If Sarfraz was any good, he would bench one or both of Hafeez and malik.

But being a puppet ofcourse he won't go there.

If Haris Sohail is in the squad, it makes no sense for Sarfaraz and Mickey to keep playing Hafeez.

 

[Titan24]

Who should have been in the squad and who should have been dropped?

Babar stats are pretty good to drop him and same goes for Malik and his form for the last 2 years. Secondly on the basis of domestic performances, Hafeez performed pretty well in national T20 and led Lahore blues to winning the tournament.

Yes I do believe we need someone like Maqsood, Akmal or Talat in the middle. But, I have seen the way Arthur handles things, If you would have observed his stint with SA he doesnt shuffle players a lot for the sake of changing things if things are working fine.

It was his persistance with Amla and ABD which them world class players or any other such players in SA.

We like it or not Arthur isnt someone who is gonna change the squad every other series for the sake of it and I think its the right approach otherwise Pak will struggle with team as it did with openers for almost a decade and main reason of that was chopping and changing every series.

Yes if we did perform badly throughout the tour then we might see some change but dont expect a lot of changes.

Good thing is if someone who he thinks can do the job comes into the squad during Arthur's tenure he sure is gonna give him long run and thats how it should be, look at SA or Aus they give someone a proper chance before saying good by to him.

 

[UN talkz]

Umar amin scored andaa(0) today in semi final of Departmental OD Cup.

 

[IAJ]

Umar amin scored andaa(0) today in semi final of Departmental OD Cup.

Chalo, he might have saved 1 run for the Kiwis tour.

 

[Hasan123]

His days will be numbered if we keep losing and he doesn't perform with bat and and his keeping. Although the revolutionary squad selections don't help his cause.

 

[mhraja]

Inzamam has been doing the same thing again and again since 2016.
I can literally bet on this with money, if Sarfaraz loses ODI & T20 NZ series Kamran Akmal will return after PSL. PCB will ensure Akmal gets a good shot in the PSL. Arthur with no moral position to hold out will compromise. They did this last year also when Pakistan did West Indies tour. They'll repeat the same thing again. Kamran Akmal played as an opener and dropped around 3-4 onfield catches in that series.

How can PCB ensure that Akmal gets a good shot in PSL?

) What a garbage thread, lol.

Inzamam is the reason Sarfaraz was given the captaincy and not someone like Hafeez. On the phone so can't embed links properly but please OP, do us all a favor and do some research before coming up with these "controversies".

http://www.india.com/sports/azhar-to-lose-odi-captaincy-inzy-wants-sarfraz-1777278/

Inzimam isn't doing perfect job but this is definitely bit too far. Poor performance won't only cost Sarfaraz his job but Inzi would be under fire as well.

 

[Lynx]

This guy won us the Champions Trophy just a few months ago, when NO ONE believed it was possible. I feel a lot of hate for Sarfraz comes from his style of captaincy and body language on the field, where's he's constantly bickering. However, let's not forget, this same captaincy style proved successful in us winning the CT. Now just because results aren't going our way, he should be removed as captain? This is so typical of Pakistani fans. We're the kings of knee jerk reactions. You guys honestly deserve cheats like Salman Butt and Amir as captains.

It's the selection committee's fault if they're selecting a batting lineup full of accumulators who aren't suited to LOI. Most sensible fans realize we are nowhere near NZ's level in ODIs/T20s, even after the CT win. This is mainly due to the selections put out by Inzi and co and they should be the ones held accountable, not Sarfraz. If you're not giving a mechanic the proper tools, how will he be able to repair your car?

My only gripe with Sarfraz is how he has demoted himself to number 6 in favour of Hafeez batting at 4.

 

[hailian]

Sarfraz is a garbage keeper like Moin Khan we all know. But he was always a good batsman and that was the only thing keeping him in the national team. As a captain the only thing he knows is to shout on others. He has no brain and no leadership skills. Makes poor bowling changes. He was fortunate that Pakistan won the CT solely on Fakhar and Hassan efforts other wise he is a no brainer. Lets hope he learns quick!

 

[Alam_dar]

Is there any replacement available in Pakistan for Sarfraz?

Yes, Kami is there who could also bat, but his keeping skills are even worst than Sarfraz.

Pak team is not going to win T20 and ODIs till the time we have a keeper who could bat and keep better than Sarfraz.

 

[MRSN]

If Sarfraz was any good, he would bench one or both of Hafeez and malik.

But being a puppet ofcourse he won't go there.

You have got to be a good puppet if you are not a good player..

 

[MMHS]

Is there any replacement available in Pakistan for Sarfraz?

Yes, Kami is there who could also bat, but his keeping skills are even worst than Sarfraz.

Pak team is not going to win T20 and ODIs till the time we have a keeper who could bat and keep better than Sarfraz.

True to an extent, but the flaw of the system is that, you don't appoint someone Captain (whom you can't drop), who is doing poor in his both KPI.

I explained in in a thread long back (who should be next Captain....) - MSD & Sanga (Stuart, Gilly, AB as well) were WK-Captains, but they were so good with bat that, in case of decline in keeping (for fitness or work load), they could have stopped keeping & play as a specialist bat. For us, Mushi was also same - good enough batsman to make the XI only on batting merit. Here guy is failing in both player's KPI - poor with bat, poor with gloves, that you can't justify his spot.

Regarding replacement, you can only know if you give chances to other keepers (even Rizwan is batting better and he is well ahead in keeping) - which isn't possible, because Sarfraz isn't keeper only, Captain as well.