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14 runs at slower than a run a ball in today's T20i.

Are faster days ahead of him?
 
Lol what did people expect from this mediocre batsman? He will fail in the champions trophy and be dropped but Pakistani fans have a poor memory thus after he has a decent domestic tournament without improving his game at all, they will call for his inclusion again. He was always gonna fail in international cricket. He might score a bit in this series but will be an utter failure in the champions trophy.
 
He deserves another go. He looks to be a more positive player. Looking for runs, looking to run, looks athletic too. Especially with Sharjeel gone, he needs to be persisted with.
 
Shehzad is certainly skilled and he is talented in the field. What he needs is reassurance from the management that he is in the side for a particular role and that role is for him. That's what a lot of young players did. Pakistan have been terrible at that type of management for 3 decades...England used to be terrible at it too but overt he last 15 yars they have sought a player, brought him into the side, given him a role and stuck with him through thick and thin.

In the end, we have seen returns from Bell, Cook and co after months ifn ot more in the dolldrums. Pakistan need to start instilling similar ocnfidence in their own players. Just look at how a lot of these guys perform under management for various t20 leagues around the world or in the past for county side.
 
Shehzad was playing beautifully in PSL. Sad to see him not able to carry his form to International Cricket.
 
very little in cricket is more predictable than this.
 
KingKhanWC said:
Every batsman has failed so far in this series. Judge him fairly.
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An opener has more responsiblity in T20 cricket.

If an opener plays at less than a 100 SR you come down hard on him. If someone like Sarfaraz plays at 100 SR after he came out to bat at 40 odd for 4 then that is acceptable.
 
except Malik everyone has been mediocre on these awful pitches that are not good for t20 cricket, we'll have to wait and see how he does in the next couple of games, I don't think Sarfraz will drop him, he's not the only one who's haven't scored much
 
I think he'll do well in the ODIs.

Should be rested for the next 2 games just as a safety precaution.
 
Square Drive said:
I think he'll do well in the ODIs.

Should be rested for the next 2 games just as a safety precaution.
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More like to save him from failure.

Safety precaution for what? He's obviously fine as he was given the all clear to return to the field.
 
Ellipsism said:
More like to save him from failure.

Safety precaution for what? He's obviously fine as he was given the all clear to return to the field.
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Well we need some excuse to dislodge this painful opening partnership of Kamran-Shehzad, which is followed by Babar who's too slow for a T20I #3.

I'd rather let Kamran play all 4 T20Is and get exposed fully so that his chapter can finally come towards an end because unlike Shehzad, he has no future at all.

So, Shehzad should be benched for the next 2 games as a "precautionary measure". He should still start the ODIs ahead of Kamran, though, who after 4 consecutive failures (hopefully) will be made to warm the bench.
 
Hate aside, he looks a much better player when not playing with the fear of getting dropped. You rarely see him charging the spinners in international.
 
Syed1 said:
An opener has more responsiblity in T20 cricket.

If an opener plays at less than a 100 SR you come down hard on him. If someone like Sarfaraz plays at 100 SR after he came out to bat at 40 odd for 4 then that is acceptable.
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Bhai cut this double standard rubbish.

Shehzad is mediocre but Sarfraz the savior even more so. The only bowlers he can smash is spinners.

And he's failing even against them! :)))

Same for Malik. Both Sarfraz n Malik can only play spinners and a spectacular failure at that this series.
 
We (the Pakistani team) should be awarded 10 extra runs per innings. After all, we don't have openers unlike other teams.

Soumia Sarkar / Tamim Iqbal >>>day light>>>Pakistani openers
 
WhenSultansBowled said:
We (the Pakistani team) should be awarded 10 extra runs per innings. After all, we don't have openers unlike other teams.

Soumia Sarkar / Tamim Iqbal >>>day light>>>Pakistani openers
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It's not just the openers though.

Our middle order plus late order is also rubbish.
 
Actually, wickets are not conducive to stroke play. Probably, more or less it's unanimous that Babar is the best batsman, & he is struggling big time. Only Malik played reasonably, because of his game suiting these type of wickets. There is definitely a change in approach now, as he is trying to rotate strike. I think, Ahmed is a better ODI player than T20, so I expect him to have a better outing in ODI. He is not the worst player in this line up. Most disappointing is KAkmal - once failed to clear 60 metres against a lobbed full toss, then missed a straight one in 1st over. Not sure, if Kamran has scored more with bat or cost more in field.
 
Hawkeye said:
Bhai cut this double standard rubbish.

Shehzad is mediocre but Sarfraz the savior even more so. The only bowlers he can smash is spinners.

And he's failing even against them! :)))

Same for Malik. Both Sarfraz n Malik can only play spinners and a spectacular failure at that this series.
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You expect someone to come to the crease at 40/4 and start blasting 6s?
 
Just two matches and the knives are out. That's Pakistan fans for you.
 
Rayyman said:
Just two matches and the knives are out. That's Pakistan fans for you.
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He's played over a hundred international matches- failed for the most.

Makes his return and he's failing again. Why shouldn't the knives be out?
 
Pete Rose said:
Not his first two matches are they?
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Ellipsism said:
He's played over a hundred international matches- failed for the most.

Makes his return and he's failing again. Why shouldn't the knives be out?
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Honestly I'm not even sure how Shehzad has a fan base.

Nothing in his game, nothing in his stats. I can understand stats lovers drooling over a certain player because of spreadsheets even if someone has a poor game.

But this Shehzad guy has nothing. :danish
 
Hawkeye said:
Honestly I'm not even sure how Shehzad has a fan base.

Nothing in his game, nothing in his stats. I can understand stats lovers drooling over a certain player because of spreadsheets even if someone has a poor game.

But this Shehzad guy has nothing. :danish
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The thing is, there was this super brief period at beginning of his career where he showed that he had a wide range of shots, didn't run too many singles but was willing to take on the bowlers especially over cover. He would move the legside and hit over cover or trusted himself to pull to mid wicket if bowler spotted his movement and pitched it short. I think he has forgotten all of this.
 
Pete Rose said:
The thing is, there was this super brief period at beginning of his career where he showed that he had a wide range of shots, didn't run too many singles but was willing to take on the bowlers especially over cover. He would move the legside and hit over cover or trusted himself to pull to mid wicket if bowler spotted his movement and pitched it short. I think he has forgotten all of this.
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Even that 100 he made in NZ was in 70s strike rate.

Problem since the beginning. Plays an odd rare cover shot only that's good.
 
The epitome of mediocrity.

Doesn't deserve to wear the national colours ever again.
 
Hopefully last recall for Pakistan and needs to go back to Domestics and improve
 
Shehzad is useless for modern day Cricket. Should be counted as a TTF now.
 
As I mentioned few weeks ago, Ahmed Shehzad is a "Certified Domestic Bully" and he has consistently proven that.
 
Even his formula of doubling his scores in this series doesn't paint a better picture
 
Hawkeye said:
Sorry, but aren't you the one who was supporting his comeback saying he has done for a recall? I.e. the same mistake you keep making with Malik.
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He earned a recall, what's wrong with that?

Malik merits a spot in the odi team . Just accept it.
 
Hasan123 said:
He earned a recall, what's wrong with that?

Malik merits a spot in the odi team . Just accept it.
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Shows no game insight if you're going to back players like that . Clear signs were there that they aren't meant for intl cricket with the type of batting technique they have.
 
Hawkeye said:
Shows no game insight if you're going to back players like that . Clear signs were there that they aren't meant for intl cricket with the type of batting technique they have.
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You back Umar Akmal, I don't think your in a position to question someone's game insight.

Btw I never make out as though Malik and Shehzad are special talents, I just said they have earned there spots.
 
Awful shot today. What on earth was he thinking?

It's been another ordinary comeback by Shehzad to the Pakistan team.
 
Saj said:
Awful shot today. What on earth was he thinking?

It's been another ordinary comeback by Shehzad to the Pakistan team.
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I am not a fan but he is too desperate and the anxiety is showing. Love him or hate, he will be around for the next decade, so stick with him.
 
He's a rubbish Test opener too. Will get exposed anywhere that isn't the UAE
 
Flat_Track_Bully said:
He should only play test cricket. Good test opener.
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Alamgeer said:
He is an excellent test opener. A must in test side.
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Must in test side as long as he doesn't play outside UAE and gets the flattest tracks in the world where Pakistan posts 500+ for fun with 3 centurions in an innings

His away test average in tests is in 20s and he hasn't even stepped outside Asia lol!
 
Alamgeer said:
He is an excellent test opener. A must in test side.
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Averaged 25 against the mighty Lankans in Sri Lanka. Simply not good enough, scored all of his runs on roads in the UAE. Would be 10 steps backwards when we have Sami Aslam.
 
BE PATIENT MERE MORTALS.....

By the law of averages the 65-70 ball 50 is just round the corner!

Once that happens (irrespective of the team winning or losing) Shezad will be on fire (on twitter) and all the 'Shezadians' will come out of hiding!

WAIT & BE PATIENT!
 
looking for performances in ODIs....so far in all three matches he got out looking to accelerate where in ODIs he will have some time to score runs and compensate his SR... first of all he is a very poor LOI player cannot expect him to bang bang like sharjeel khan in t20s....wait for the ODIs, from the looks of it looks like he will not get his chance in the ODIs...
 
shortbread said:
BE PATIENT MERE MORTALS.....

By the law of averages the 65-70 ball 50 is just round the corner!

Once that happens (irrespective of the team winning or losing) Shezad will be on fire (on twitter) and all the 'Shezadians' will come out of hiding!

WAIT & BE PATIENT!
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Dude, this is potw stuff. Couldn't have described it any better! Haha.

And when he does that, Inzi will be all drooling over him and give him a permanent spot for the next 1 year.

ask_analyse_act said:
give him a chance in tests here in WI, then will wait for the next excuse...
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No lack of excuses.
 
troodon said:
Shehzad was playing beautifully in PSL. Sad to see him not able to carry his form to International Cricket.
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Because he is not good enough... u can keep playing him for another 2 years and he will keep failing
 
He is the best we have at the moment and an important thing to note is besides the 91 from Econ Lewis no batsman has had a good series. Sharjeel was obviously a better player than him for the format but with him gone Pakistan don't have too many other options. The only ones available are Hussain Talat and Fakhar Zaman out of players we have seen. I'm not sure how much of an upgrade they are on Shehzad.
 
Hawkeye said:
Sorry bro, but you're totally wrong when it comes to your backing of Fakhar Zaman and Shehzad.
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Read post number 159


http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/s...-the-England-tour/page2&p=9172207#post9172207



I backed Fakhar Zaman when He was better not the regressed one who along with Sami was exposed in last Pentangular Cup. Read my Yesterday's post about Fakhar Zaman in Danish Aziz thread or in Fakhar Zaman impressions thread where I reposted yesterday's thread and I mentioned technical aspects in that. Post 17

http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/showthread.php?250042-Danish-Aziz-Performance-Watch
 
shortbread said:
BE PATIENT MERE MORTALS.....

By the law of averages the 65-70 ball 50 is just round the corner!

Once that happens (irrespective of the team winning or losing) Shezad will be on fire (on twitter) and all the 'Shezadians' will come out of hiding!

WAIT & BE PATIENT!
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Legendary. :)))

Master, I will take your advice and shall wait patiently.
 
As an Indian fan - I'd love AS to continue playing for Pakistan forever
 
Should NEVER play T20Is again. Is not a T20 player by any stretch of imagination.

Am willing to give him all 3 ODIs with Fakhar, because our other options are Hafeez and Kamran. If he can bat at the pace he is batting in T20 and can average 38+, I'll take him.
 
Square Drive said:
Should NEVER play T20Is again. Is not a T20 player by any stretch of imagination.

Am willing to give him all 3 ODIs with Fakhar, because our other options are Hafeez and Kamran. If he can bat at the pace he is batting in T20 and can average 38+, I'll take him.
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He's played 75+ ODI's and couldn't salvage an average more than 35 at a strike rate of 70 odd. I'll leave PP
if Shehzad's average exceeds 35 with a strike rate of 80.
 
Square Drive said:
Should NEVER play T20Is again. Is not a T20 player by any stretch of imagination.

Am willing to give him all 3 ODIs with Fakhar, because our other options are Hafeez and Kamran. If he can bat at the pace he is batting in T20 and can average 38+, I'll take him.
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It's unfortunate but the comeback boys have been selected without any back ups in the squad. So while it's good for them that they will get to play all the games, it's bad for pakistan because if they succeed even in one match, pakistan will be in deep trouble at the champions trophy.

For what it's worth he might have a decent odi series with a good aggregate but overall strike rate will barely touch 80
 
Ellipsism said:
He's played 75+ ODI's and couldn't salvage an average more than 35 at a strike rate of 70 odd. I'll leave PP
if Shehzad's average exceeds 35 with a strike rate of 80.
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In this series?

I honestly think he's improved with regards to strike rotation. He's a batsman who needs time which he doesn't and won't get in T20s.

Tests he might still work and ODIs, just maybe we can hope one last time, only because we have no orher realistic alternatives.

I think he will average 35+ with a SR of around 80 this series provided he gets the full series. Wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't, though.
 
Pete Rose said:
It's unfortunate but the comeback boys have been selected without any back ups in the squad. So while it's good for them that they will get to play all the games, it's bad for pakistan because if they succeed even in one match, pakistan will be in deep trouble at the champions trophy.

For what it's worth he might have a decent odi series with a good aggregate but overall strike rate will barely touch 80
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That's the thing.

And the worse part is atleast 2/3 (if not all 3) of Hafeez/Kamran/Shehzad will go to the CT no matter what because we certainly won't throw someone like Ahsan in the deep end for such a tournament.

Thank you Sharjeel.
 
Square Drive said:
In this series?

I honestly think he's improved with regards to strike rotation. He's a batsman who needs time which he doesn't and won't get in T20s.

Tests he might still work and ODIs, just maybe we can hope one last time, only because we have no orher realistic alternatives.

I think he will average 35+ with a SR of around 80 this series provided he gets the full series. Wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't, though.
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By the end of the year.

He's a limited batsman whose restricted to his zones, anything not there in his zone and he's at sea.

He averages 20 away from home as a test match opener and he hasn't even stepped out of Asia.
 
Ellipsism said:
By the end of the year.

He's a limited batsman whose restricted to his zones, anything not there in his zone and he's at sea.

He averages 20 away from home as a test match opener and he hasn't even stepped out of Asia.
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We can thank Sharjeel and even Latif (T20s) for the fact that he's our best choice for now.

I'm gonna keep believing in him for ODIs and Tests even though I know he'll probably disappoint again.

Same with Fakhar - not looking very impressive but there's no other option right now other than backing him.

At least until Ahsan Ali, Zeeshan Malik, etc develop.

Imam and Sami though along with Azhar can form 3 great openers in Tests.
 
Yes, Shehzad hasn't scored this series but he's definitely come back a different cricketer. He may have gotten out for low scores but he has definitely looked to score runs this time. It's just unfortunate that he hasn't had a score yet but at least his intentions are clear to see that he wants to up the strike rate. That's a good sign. Also his fielding has been superb so far. He's looked energetic. We need to be patient with him.
 
shortbread said:
BE PATIENT MERE MORTALS.....

By the law of averages the 65-70 ball 50 is just round the corner!

Once that happens (irrespective of the team winning or losing) Shezad will be on fire (on twitter) and all the 'Shezadians' will come out of hiding!

WAIT & BE PATIENT!
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And...just what you predicted.

Goodness me why does he always end up scoring in the last match when he's about to be dropped?!

This clueless mediocrity will now be picked non stop by Inzamam. :danish
 
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