Agha Salman - Performance Watch

[The_Odd_One]

At times players take some time before finding their feet, while others start with a bang before regressing. Pakistan have had too many players like that, and Babar is in danger of becoming the next casualty.

KL Rahul has not been allowed to settle and that too at one position, but there is no doubt that he has not done justice to his talent so far. However, India knows how to develop batsmen. In 10 years time, he has a high chance of ending up with a better career than Babar simply because he plays for a more professional setup.

If you give India Babar and Pakistan KL Rahul, the chances are that Babar will end up better.

Domestic stats do not interest me, KL Rahul has more strings to his bow and has an extra gear that Babar does not have.

So, basically we should judge players on speculation. Will you use the same logic to predict the career trajectory of Bumrah, Bhuvi, Shami, etc.?

BTW, Rahul is no Warner. A test SR of 56 and an ODI SR of 81 is hardly anything special.

 

[The_Odd_One]

That was a top innings by Sarfraz, but do you see him replicating it any time soon? It was clearly a one-off innings. Pandya is a very good batsman and comfortably better than Sarfraz. However, India's batting standards are too high. You have to score heavily or you are out.

His innings as well as Sarfraz's series in England can be considered flukes if you want, but give both Pandya and Sarfraz 100 games and there will only be one winner. He is a more complete batsman than the nudger Sarfraz who has limited shots against pace bowling.

Pandya is better than Sarfraz?

Tests: Sarfraz: 40, Pandya: 33
ODIs: Sarfraz: 34, Pandya: 30
T20s: Sarfraz: 26, Pandya: 12

He has the potential to be better than Sarfraz but he IS not better than Sarfraz at this point.

 

[Mamoon]

So, basically we should judge players on speculation. Will you use the same logic to predict the career trajectory of Bumrah, Bhuvi, Shami, etc.?

BTW, Rahul is no Warner. A test SR of 56 and an ODI SR of 81 is hardly anything special.

For India's sake, I hope he does not become another Warner in Tests. They would not want him to fail in 70% of the countries he plays in. Warner is a poor man's Sehwag, nothing more.

Rahul has the game to be a complete opener with a good balance between attack and defense.

Secondly, it is not speculation; it is based on history. India's professional setup and knowledgable management have ensured that their batsmen do not go to waste. They even forced a great career out of Rohit who was rubbish for the first 6 years of his career.

India did not have a good bowling culture up till now, so the potential of their bowlers would often go to waste. The likes of Irfan Pathan, RP Singh etc. looked very good earlier on but fizzled out. Even Ishant, although he has had a decent Test career, looked a world beater when he made a peak Ponting dance to his tunes.

However, that culture is changing now. They are focusing on their bowling a lot more now and it is unlikely that Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar, Shami (although he seems toast due to other reasons) etc. will fade away like their predecessors. In addition, they have some genuine fast bowlers in their ranks who will be ready to take over eventually.

India has always been far ahead in batting, but they have left Pakistan behind in fast bowling as well.

 

[Mamoon]

Pandya is better than Sarfraz?

Tests: Sarfraz: 40, Pandya: 33
ODIs: Sarfraz: 34, Pandya: 30
T20s: Sarfraz: 26, Pandya: 12

He has the potential to be better than Sarfraz but he IS not better than Sarfraz at this point.

I meant Pandey, not Pandya. It was a typo.

We were discussing Pandey and Sarfraz, not Pandya.

 

[DeadBall]

I meant Pandey, not Pandya. It was a typo.

We were discussing Pandey and Sarfraz, not Pandya.

Technically we should be discussing Agha Salman.

 

[Saj]

Also it's worth noting that Agha Salman was only picked as a replacement player - what does this tell you about their scouting network that this guy is only playing in the PSL due to the bad luck of another player.

 

[Mamoon]

Technically we should be discussing Agha Salman.

Correct. Back on topic.

 

[DeadBall]

Also it's worth noting that Agha Salman was only picked as a replacement player - what does this tell you about their scouting network that this guy is only playing in the PSL due to the bad luck of another player.

Really liked his interview post initial draft regarding his chances during the National T20. Seemed like a level headed guy who wanted to do his best. Too bad Nasir Nawaz spoke the truth and was sidelined. Still don't know what Mukhtar did to not be chosen.

 

[Syed1]

Really liked his interview post initial draft regarding his chances during the National T20. Seemed like a level headed guy who wanted to do his best. Too bad Nasir Nawaz spoke the truth and was sidelined. Still don't know what Mukhtar did to not be chosen.

Aray wah itni taraqqi.... mubarak ho

 

[DeadBall]

Aray wah itni taraqqi.... mubarak ho

Shukriya Bahi. I don't see it as a taraqqi but just as a way to help out. If I'm not mistaken you were also once an admin. Just giving back to this site which it has given me back a lot as a cricket fan.

 

[nextover666666]

I feel more than t20s, Aga Salman would. Very solid in ODIs he plays good shots and would be decent in test as well

 

[Finisher]

Also it's worth noting that Agha Salman was only picked as a replacement player - what does this tell you about their scouting network that this guy is only playing in the PSL due to the bad luck of another player.

Friends with benefits

 

[shariqnoor]

Looks decent in the PSL but his domestic stats are average. Also his strike rate is very similar to Babar Azam so not sure how we can afford Agha Salman in the T20 setup for Pakistan. In order to be considered for selection, Agha needs to consistently score runs for two PSLs at least at a SR of more than 120.

 

[DRsohail]

Looks decent in the PSL but his domestic stats are average. Also his strike rate is very similar to Babar Azam so not sure how we can afford Agha Salman in the T20 setup for Pakistan. In order to be considered for selection, Agha needs to consistently score runs for two PSLs at least at a SR of more than 120.

He can score faster but Lq management gave him task to bat though 20 overs as he said in post match presentation.Can be a good addition to our odi squad rather than t20.

 

[MRSN]

The thing is Agha Salman may not be Int. standards yet but he is a not typical Pakistani legside hack either and best thing about him he has got a brain which most upcoming Pakistani legends are lacking. I will definitely select him in the middle order.

 

[TalentSpotterPk]

To be an upgrade on Mohammad Hafeez (2010 - 2016) , Agha Salman needs to work with Saqlain Mushtaq for atleast 3-4 weeks at NCA.

He needs to work on his Pivot / Hip rotation and follow through in order to improve revolutions imparted on the ball and get considerable turn. He has alot of room for improvement wrt off spinning spin art.


Currently He is a specialist batsman who can bowl accurately and contain the batsman. (Slightly better than Haris Sohail wrt bowling)

 

[Adijazz1706]

Is he playing in the CPL?

 

[saeed5646]

Is he playing in the CPL?

no he was playing redbull cricket tourney sponsor by quetta gladitor in pakistan which

ended yesterday.

 

[Adijazz1706]

no he was playing redbull cricket tourney sponsor by quetta gladitor in pakistan which

ended yesterday.

How'd that go?

 

[saeed5646]

How'd that go?

Did not know much about his progress in that his team lost the final .he scored 15(16) in final before getting out.danish aziz was looking very good who scored 100+ in semifinal and his team also won the tourney

 

[mak36]

Is he playing in the CPL?

Strangely not.

 

[MoJoJoJo]

Agha Salman bowling figures today 4-15

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

Agha Salman bowling figures today 4-15

is that FC or list A?

 

[MoJoJoJo]

is that fc or list a?

fc.

 

[Zeeraq]

Agha Salman scored 113 of 80 balls, blistering knock which helped his team to set a big target and eventually won the game for his team.

 

[mak36]

Agha Salman scored 113 of 80 balls, blistering knock which helped his team to set a big target and eventually won the game for his team.

Finally scores some runs this season.

 

[TalentSpotterPk]

He needs 3 weeks training with Saqlain Mushtaq to improve his pivot and revs as an offie. Would than be a much better and reliable spin bowling allrounder option than Imad & Nawaz.

 

[Markhor]

If Mickey and team management are hellbent on playing allrounders, they should consider alternatives such as Agha Salman and Kamran Ghulam.

Fake swag bits and pieces Shadab Khan and Faheem Ashraf are not matchwinners in either department.

 

[Hamza_]

Agha is mediocre.

 

[Salman4.]

He has had such a poor season. Saad should be played in the next game.

 

[Finisher]

Simply not a lower order batsman
Lahore Qalanders playing with career

 

[badsha001]

didn't he do well when sent 1 or 2 down in the previous seasons?

 

[moghul]

Is this guy any good , anyone knows his potential ? I don't know much about him but he is always in news and scoring runs and bowling some useful bowling , does he not fit into our ODI team , just wondering.

 

[shamaan]

He is okay has decent power game.

 

[hitthestump]

Is this guy any good , anyone knows his potential ? I don't know much about him but he is always in news and scoring runs and bowling some useful bowling , does he not fit into our ODI team , just wondering.

A spin bowling all rounder is the last thing we need more of unfortunately. Not sure Agha has that x-factor to supersede those already ahead of him. Aamer Yamin is up against the same problem.

 

[silentkiller187]

Salman Ali Agha gets his maiden call up to the Pakistan squad for the tour of Sri Lanka, havent really seen too much of him, intresting to see if he gets his oppurtunity and how he goes.

 

[MenInG]

Salman Ali Agha gets his maiden call up to the Pakistan squad for the tour of Sri Lanka, havent really seen too much of him, intresting to see if he gets his oppurtunity and how he goes.

Must have missed his steady rise to the top but really no idea what qualifies him for this call up.

In Mohammad Wasim's words:

“Salman Ali Agha has shown consistent performances with the bat in the past three seasons and he is a handy off-spin option."

 

[ElRaja]

Must have missed his steady rise to the top but really no idea what qualifies him for this call up.

he's scored 1700 runs at 62 in the last 4 years in FC including a hundred for shaheens in sri lanka. he's a busy middle order batsmen, whilst he may not be a long term batting fix i don't think his call up is unwarranted. hes been one of the more profilic batsmen in domestic last few years.

 

[shamaan]

he's scored 1700 runs at 62 in the last 4 years in FC including a hundred for shaheens in sri lanka. he's a busy middle order batsmen, whilst he may not be a long term batting fix i don't think his call up is unwarranted. hes been one of the more profilic batsmen in domestic last few years.

Even with the excellent stats on FC I highly doubt he will get in the xi.

 

[TalentSpotterPk]

Agha Salman lasted only 2 ,3 balls in champions league
But many greats even faltered in there first few games but were persisted with.
Agha Salman has not got a very shining domestic record
But he has in him the ability technique and guts.
His style of play resembles with the best right hand batsman pakistan has produced .
He averages not that great because of the low treatment metted to him in donestic by batting him at number 6,7 or 8 where as he is a batsman who should be batting in top 4.
He can also bowl useful off break and he turns the ball.
But mainly he is a batsman .
I wish this year he is taken by a good department and us allowed in bat in top 4 or 5 positions and given ample chances . If yes than he will be among top 5 batsman in silver or gold league InshaAllah .
Once Yousuf sees him I know he will run to the ground in Lahore himself and give him tips and advices.
Mind you I am not a fan of Yousufs attitude had he got the right attitude would have served pakistan 3,4 more years just if he would have accepted the challenge of playing domestic and improving fitness he would have been back in pak team after 3,4 months of being dropped by piling big runs but instead he chose to stay at home and blame waqar pcb etc
Otherwise would have achieved more than younis khan who too is a pakistani great in my view in test cricket.

Now see how the players confidence is being shattered and how they are mistreated at domestic level ? Agha Salman is a bright prospect but players inferior then him are being preferred over him in Lahore lions team in the upcoming super 8 team as per the team being mentioned in a news paper .
This is not how to treat players that if he could not score in one game of champions trophy then drop him ? Injustice .
I hope Agha Salman takes it as a challenge be strong and works harder and gets better treatment in future and develops into a fine player inshaAllah

And 8 Years Later He is our T20i Captain and Odi Captain in the Wings. But should be ODI Captain for an year or two only with Saim Ayub understudy and than hand over the Captaincy to Saim Ayub.