All players at the training camp pass fitness test apart from Umar Akmal [Update #67]

[Abdullah719]

Pakistan cricket squad is busy breaking the sweat at training camp held at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore with the intention to improve the One Day Internationals (ODI) rankings in the upcoming tour to West Indies; the board is keeping a close watch on the players fitness levels.

As per media reports, it was learnt that senior batsman Umar Akmal and fast bowler Sohail Tanvir have failed to pass a fitness test conducted by the PCB ahead of Pakistans tour to West Indies.

Whereas, Umars elder sibling Kamran Akmal has got the fitness clearance after a week-long training camp at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). The board has informed that players who fail to pass the fitness criteria would not be allowed to participate in the upcoming West Indies tour.

Furthermore, spinners Yasir Shah and Imad Wasim have also managed to pass fitness criteria laid down by the cricket board.

Pakistan cricket Head coach Mickey Arthur has also said that it is important to improve the fitness standards of the Pakistan team. Despite signs of improvement in this department, Pakistan remains far behind the other cricket playing nations.

http://www.brecorder.com/2017/03/14...ts-younger-brother-umar-in-pcbs-fitness-test/

 

[Abdullah719]

Umar Akmal, Sohail Tanveer fail fitness test ahead of Windies tour

LAHORE: Batsman Umar Akmal and Pacer Sohail Tanveer failed to pass a fitness test conducted by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) before their tour to West Indies.

Both of these cricketers would not be able to play in the West Indies tour, team management said in a statement.

Kamran Akmal cleared the test after one week’s net-practice at National Cricket Academy (NCA). He was in the check-list of PCB.

Spinners Yasir Shah and all-rounder Imad Wasim have also cleared the test, conducted by the board.

http://nation.com.pk/sports/14-Mar-...nveer-fail-fitness-test-ahead-of-windies-tour

 

[Markhor]

Umar Akmal predictably failing his fitness test. What a disgrace of a cricketer, can't even outperform his brother who's a decade older than him.

And hopefully this puts an end to Sohail Tanvir's career too.

 

[JibranAnsari]

26 and unfit , not injured but unfit. Things cant get any worse of chota akmal. Shows his lack of commitment and hardwork.

 

[asma_cricfan]

Wasim was absolutely right when he said during AUS tour that Umar wasn't fit to go to AUS but the mafia behind him was strong enough to counter Mickey's stance.

Let's see how it goes now.

In my view, Umar Akmal is not international material anymore. He shouldn't be selected even if he passes his fitness test.

 

[Syed1]

It is quite embarrassing for Umar that his decade older brother beat him in the fitness test.


To make matters worst Kami isn't the fittest bloke either so you can only imagine how bad Umar is. I'm glad Tanvir got called for his lack of fitness. Can't tolerate him.

 

[Syed1]

With Umar's failing of the fitness test it opens up the number 6 spot for the ODI side. Rizwan isn't there either. I wonder who will take it?

Kami is being billed as the opener that replaces Sharjeel. So our ODI batting lineup may look something like this:

Kami
Azhar
Babar
Sarfaraz
Malik
Youngster



It is Babar or bust

 

[asma_cricfan]

Akmals shouldn't worry as there are lots of young, talented and honest players who can replace him.

 

[JibranAnsari]

With Umar's failing of the fitness test it opens up the number 6 spot for the ODI side. Rizwan isn't there either. I wonder who will take it?

Kami is being billed as the opener that replaces Sharjeel. So our ODI batting lineup may look something like this:

Kami
Azhar
Babar
Sarfaraz
Malik
Youngster



It is Babar or bust

lol it would be difficult to fill out the spaces let alone have the bench strength.

 

[Rayyman]

With Umar's failing of the fitness test it opens up the number 6 spot for the ODI side. Rizwan isn't there either. I wonder who will take it?

Kami is being billed as the opener that replaces Sharjeel. So our ODI batting lineup may look something like this:

Kami
Azhar
Babar
Sarfaraz
Malik
Youngster



It is Babar or bust

Expect Hafeez to worm his way into the team as well.

 

[Syed1]

Expect Hafeez to worm his way into the team as well.

Kami (35)
Azhar (33)
Hafeez (36)
Babar (22)
Sarfaraz (30)
Malik (35)


What a lovely batting order that is. Building a team for the future with five of the top six well into their thirties. Mashallah.


Thank you Inzi

 

[Professor]

Umar Akmal, Sohail Tanvir fail fitness test

LAHORE: Senior batsman Umar Akmal and pacer Sohail Tanvir have failed to pass a fitness test conducted by the PCB ahead of Pakistan’s tour to West Indies.

According to the team management, those who failed to prove their required fitness level will be excluded from the West Indian series.

Kamran Akmal, who was specially also under the PCB’s scanner, got the fitness clearance after a week-long training camp at NCA.

Spinners Yasir Shah and Imad Wasim have also met the tough fitness criteria laid down by the cricket board.

Meanwhile, Chief Selector Inzamam ul Haq and ODI captain Sarfraz Ahmed held a meeting and discussed the possible ODI and T20 squad. – SAMAA

https://www.samaa.tv/sports/2017/03/umar-akmal-sohail-tanvir-fail-fitness-test/

 

[MenInG]

Yes good to see management being strict but really what lines of players do we have standing outside to take their places? If they did why have these players in the original list.

They will still be in the squad, I reckon

 

[in_cutter]

Where are the Umar fans now? They claim he is the only 'modern' batsman in Pak...the best LOI batsman from Pak since Miandad. Heck, the guy can't even get his fitness to point.

 

[MMHS]

This is utter embarrassment for Umar. A professional player can be out of form, but out of shape is disgrace.

Anyway, hope someone brings Abdul Qadir in Tv now.

 

[Brilliance]

With Umar's failing of the fitness test it opens up the number 6 spot for the ODI side. Rizwan isn't there either. I wonder who will take it?

Kami is being billed as the opener that replaces Sharjeel. So our ODI batting lineup may look something like this:

Kami
Azhar
Babar
Sarfaraz
Malik
Youngster



It is Babar or bust

I don't think Azhar will be in the ODI squad. I guess this could be the ODI top 6.

Shehzad.
Zaman/ Tallat.
Babar.
Sarfaraz.
Saad.
Malik.

 

[Boi]

If Saad Ali doesn't get selected now I'll be very disappointed.

 

[Sherlock]

Anyone with eyes can see the amount of weight he's put on in the last couple of years...He's a total disgrace to his fellow teammates and those a decade, or even more, older than him.

Tanvir failing it is a surprise because I can't remember him ever having fitness issues before, but I could be wrong

 

[yasir]

Kami (35)
Azhar (33)
Hafeez (36)
Babar (22)
Sarfaraz (30)
Malik (35)


What a lovely batting order that is. Building a team for the future with five of the top six well into their thirties. Mashallah.


Thank you Inzi

This is the tragedy of Misbahism, Avg age keeps going up with every series... “You reap what you sow”

 

[Slog]

Anyone with eyes can see the amount of weight he's put on in the last couple of years...He's a total disgrace to his fellow teammates and those a decade, or even more, older than him.

Tanvir failing it is a surprise because I can't remember him ever having fitness issues before, but I could be wrong

Tanvir has always had fitness issues

He's just been lucky that since there has been extra emphasis on fitness (post WC 2015) he hasnt really been around the squad much to be called out publicly like this

 

[Donal Cozzie]

Where are the Umar fans now? They claim he is the only 'modern' batsman in Pak...the best LOI batsman from Pak since Miandad. Heck, the guy can't even get his fitness to point.

Someone needs to open an Umar Akmal vs Weighing Scales thread, he'll be in top fitness within hours

 

[Syed1]

Someone needs to open an Umar Akmal vs Weighing Scales thread, he'll be in top fitness within hours

Or the weighing scale will become Hadron Collider.

 

[Saj]

No surprise that Umar has failed.

He's been badly out of shape for a while now.

 

[Sherlock]

Tanvir has always had fitness issues

He's just been lucky that since there has been extra emphasis on fitness (post WC 2015) he hasnt really been around the squad much to be called out publicly like this

No, I meant not adhering to fitness regimes and staying lean and in shape. I know he's been injured and has had severe knee injuries, but the emphasis of that above post was in-regards to his fitness in general.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

What a damn shame. He's only 26, he should have been peaking now.

This was him in 2012. Comon Umar get in the gym!

 

[aloo paratha]

With Umar's failing of the fitness test it opens up the number 6 spot for the ODI side. Rizwan isn't there either. I wonder who will take it?

Kami is being billed as the opener that replaces Sharjeel. So our ODI batting lineup may look something like this:

Kami
Azhar
Babar
Sarfaraz
Malik
Youngster



It is Babar or bust

Has to be Shadab, IMO.

 

[Saj]

it would be interesting to see some pictures of him a few years ago compared to now.

 

[Syed1]

What a damn shame. He's only 26, he should have been peaking now.

This was him in 2012. Comon Umar get in the gym!

View attachment 73216

2012 was perhaps his peak year fitness and performance wise.

 

[Syed1]

Has to be Shadab, IMO.

I don't think Shadab is good enough at the moment to bat at 6.

 

[aloo paratha]

I don't think Shadab is good enough at the moment to bat at 6.

May be so but who else will you put?? It's not like Umar was producing runs like a machine either, better to groom a youngster than to bring another 30 year old.

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

With Umar's failing of the fitness test it opens up the number 6 spot for the ODI side. Rizwan isn't there either. I wonder who will take it?

Kami is being billed as the opener that replaces Sharjeel. So our ODI batting lineup may look something like this:

Kami
Azhar
Babar
Sarfaraz
Malik
Youngster



It is Babar or bust

Honestly we should just gamble and go with Talat at 6, we know he can hit the ball and we know he can take singles, thats more than most. Yes he is a top order player by trade but i think he has the skills to bat at 6. Plus before anyone starts screaming " IT WAS JUST ONE PSL INNINGS', keep in mind Talat was probably the best batsman in the list A tournament prior to PSL

 

[Rayyman]

it would be interesting to see some pictures of him a few years ago compared to now.

2012
<img src="https://c.tribune.com.pk/2013/01/491140-UmerPHOTOAFP-1357665252-346-640x480.jpg" alt="491140-UmerPHOTOAFP-1357665252-346-640x480.jpg (640×480)"/>

2016
<img src="https://i.ndtvimg.com/i/2017-02/umar-akmal-afp_806x605_51487061401.jpg" alt="umar-akmal-afp_806x605_51487061401.jpg (806×605)"/>

 

[Square Drive]

Very disappointing. Umar shouldn't be selected, and I say this as a fan of his.

However, from what I'm hearing both the cricketers in the OP will still make it to the T20I squad which will be nothing short of a disgrace.

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

Very disappointing. Umar shouldn't be selected, and I say this as a fan of his.

However, from what I'm hearing both the cricketers in the OP will still make it to the T20I squad which will be nothing short of a disgrace.

that would be more than a disgrace, it would be scandalous. Especially Sobers, what the hell did he do to justify selection. He was crap in the PSL as well, even Shinwari was better. Its purely down to his mate Shakeel Sheik

 

[Hasan123]

Absolutely disgraceful

 

[Rayyman]

I don't think Azhar will be in the ODI squad. I guess this could be the ODI top 6.

Shehzad.
Zaman/ Tallat.
Babar.
Sarfaraz.
Saad.
Malik.

SK said Azhar is not captain, but will still play.

 

[Square Drive]

that would be more than a disgrace, it would be scandalous. Especially Sobers, what the hell did he do to justify selection. He was crap in the PSL as well, even Shinwari was better. Its purely down to his mate Shakeel Sheik

Do you think Umar should still get selected?

 

[Adil_94]

im not surprised about Umar u could tell he has developed a gut recently and needs to lose 20 pounds.

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

Do you think Umar should still get selected?

Only in t20s, more due to a lack of options then anything else

That number 6 spot is an issue and out of the 31 players called up, Talat seems to be the only other one with the skills to play there

 

[bleaf27]

LAHORE: Batsman Umar Akmal and Pacer Sohail Tanveer failed to pass a fitness test conducted by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) before their tour to West Indies.

Both of these cricketers would not be able to play in the West Indies tour, team management said in a statement.

Kamran Akmal cleared the test after one week’s net-practice at National Cricket Academy (NCA). He was in the check-list of PCB.

Spinners Yasir Shah and all-rounder Imad Wasim have also cleared the test, conducted by the board.

http://nation.com.pk/sports/14-Mar-...nveer-fail-fitness-test-ahead-of-windies-tour

You have one job ....to play cricket and stay fit and you get paid millions for that ...that's a disgrace.
More than that it shows the level of commitment and pride you have for your country. I still remember how diligent and enthusiastic we would be even representing our school at inter state games , and in his case even representing his country isn't a motivation enough. Should be out forever .period.

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

SK said Azhar is not captain, but will still play.

He is banned for one game regardless, doubt he will get a look in considering its a 3 game series

 

[Square Drive]

Only in t20s, more due to a lack of options then anything else

That number 6 spot is an issue and out of the 31 players called up, Talat seems to be the only other one with the skills to play there

Huge fan of Umar's, but if he's not fit enough, he shouldn't play any form of cricket.

My T20I top 8:

Babar
Kamran (inevitable)
Malik
Umar (it was originally him but will now have to reconsider)
Sarfraz
Shadab
Yamin (or Fahim if they pick him)
Imad

In ODIs:

Fakhar
Kamran/Shehzad (was originally Umar)
Babar
Malik
Sarfraz
Imad
Shadab
Yamin (or Fahim if they pick him)

 

[Seamer]

I would like to see this as the top order in odi series:

1. Shehzad
2. Fakhar Zaman
3. Babar Azam
4. Malik
5. Sarfaraz
6. Hussain Talat
7. Shadab Khan
8. Imad Wasim

 

[Sarfarazian92]

Apparently they'll get another shot at the fitness test today.

If they fail again, then ta ta bye bye.

 

[Syed1]

I would like to see this as the top order in odi series:

1. Shehzad
2. Fakhar Zaman
3. Babar Azam
4. Malik
5. Sarfaraz
6. Hussain Talat
7. Shadab Khan
8. Imad Wasim

Sir seniors like Kami and Hafeez are too good of players to be warming the bench. You should have known better.

 

[Monsee]

As per media reports, it was learnt that senior batsman Umar Akmal and fast bowler Sohail Tanvir have failed to pass a fitness test conducted by the PCB ahead of Pakistans tour to West Indies.

By what standards are these senior batsman and Phaast Bowler respectively?

Phattoo player both of them and seem to be past their best...even Umar unless he changes his attitude towards the game, loses a few tons of weight, and gets serious about wanting to get back to the team as a 'Senior Batsman'!

 

[from_da_lost_dim3nsion]

Probably has to do with the "1 akmal in the team at a time rule " . I ain't complaining though . I still think that 1 akmal is still an akmal too much.

 

[Sarfarazian92]

Can somebody clarify what types of tests are in the entire fitness test?
Do they have to run for a specific time period at a specific speed on the treadmill? etc

 

[Sarfarazian92]

Watching Game On Hai right now. Shoaib Akhtar, Dr. Niaz, and Rashid Latif making excuses on behalf of the unfit players by saying they've been playing cricket since the summer of 2016 so they're probably tired.

Rashid Latif is saying fitness tests aren't conducted anywhere in the world )

Akhtar recalling how he never passed a fitness test.

No wonder we're the most unfit team in the world smh

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Watching Game On Hai right now. Shoaib Akhtar, Dr. Niaz, and Rashid Latif making excuses on behalf of the unfit players by saying they've been playing cricket since the summer of 2016 so they're probably tired.

Rashid Latif is saying fitness tests aren't conducted anywhere in the world )

Akhtar recalling how he never passed a fitness test.

No wonder we're the most unfit team in the world smh

Lmao.

Waiting for [MENTION=57576]MRSN[/MENTION] to pop up in this thread and defend Umar saying it's okay he failed the test, but he should still be inducted because he is TALENTED.

 

[Sarfarazian92]

Lmao.

Waiting for [MENTION=57576]MRSN[/MENTION] to pop up in this thread and defend Umar saying it's okay he failed the test, but he should still be inducted because he is TALENTED.

That's exactly what Akhtar was saying lol.

He said something along the lines of, "Pakistan mein konsa talent bhara para hai jo aap fitness ke basis par players ko nikaal dein ge."

 

[Sports_Psychologist]

Watching Game On Hai right now. Shoaib Akhtar, Dr. Niaz, and Rashid Latif making excuses on behalf of the unfit players by saying they've been playing cricket since the summer of 2016 so they're probably tired.

Rashid Latif is saying fitness tests aren't conducted anywhere in the world )

Akhtar recalling how he never passed a fitness test.

No wonder we're the most unfit team in the world smh

Lmao.

Waiting for [MENTION=57576]MRSN[/MENTION] to pop up in this thread and defend Umar saying it's okay he failed the test, but he should still be inducted because he is TALENTED.

That's exactly what Akhtar was saying lol.

He said something along the lines of, "Pakistan mein konsa talent bhara para hai jo aap fitness ke basis par players ko nikaal dein ge."

They just don't realize how important fitness is.. its not just about fielding but for batsman it helps them score big, the reason our batsmen play lose strokes after reaching 30, 40s is they're not fit enough to play more and stay at the crease till the end and that's one of the main reasons umar fail in finishing the game..

 

[MRSN]

Lmao.

Waiting for [MENTION=57576]MRSN[/MENTION] to pop up in this thread and defend Umar saying it's okay he failed the test, but he should still be inducted because he is TALENTED.

You cannot be talking about fitness when your captain of the team is himself the most unfit player yet is the leader.

 

[Madplayer]

They just don't realize how important fitness is.. its not just about fielding but for batsman it helps them score big, the reason our batsmen play lose strokes after reaching 30, 40s is they're not fit enough to play more and stay at the crease till the end and that's one of the main reasons umar fail in finishing the game..

The fitness excuse is relevant when talking about players not scoring big but we need to acknowledge the lack of talent also. Scoring over 80 runs in ODIs regularly needs talent. Guys like inzi used to score big but were even more unfit than the current lot. The argument that can be made against it is that in this era one cannot take his sweet time to get a big score like in previous eras. They need to run hard and score boundaries more frequently so fitness also plays a big role.

 

[Slog]

You cannot be talking about fitness when your captain of the team is himself the most unfit player yet is the leader.

where did you get this info?

Got some wahee?

 

[Slog]

The fitness excuse is relevant when talking about players not scoring big but we need to acknowledge the lack of talent also. Scoring over 80 runs in ODIs regularly needs talent. Guys like inzi used to score big but were even more unfit than the current lot. The argument that can be made against it is that in this era one cannot take his sweet time to get a big score like in previous eras. They need to run hard and score boundaries more frequently so fitness also plays a big role.

the bolded part is the reason

also Inzamam underachieved a lot and that is due to his poor fitness. He averaged 39 in ODIs but could easily have been 45 with a higher SR if his fitness was good

 

[MRSN]

where did you get this info?

Got some wahee?

which young captain who is also a wicket keeper has bulging belly as Sarfraz? If you want to set standards then have equal standards for everyone. don't have selective justice. Also Sharjeel was in the team purely because of talent. He was more unfit than Umar Akmal. Umar Akmal is still the best fielder by far if you watched him in PSL he did some excellent work in the outfield which is what counts.

 

[Ellipsism]

which young captain who is also a wicket keeper has bulging belly as Sarfraz? If you want to set standards then have equal standards for everyone. don't have selective justice. Also Sharjeel was in the team purely because of talent. He was more unfit than Umar Akmal. Umar Akmal is still the best fielder by far if you watched him in PSL he did some excellent work in the outfield which is what counts.

And Umar Akmal is a useless hack that's still doesn't know how to construct an innings after a 100+ ODI's.

 

[MRSN]

Can somebody clarify what types of tests are in the entire fitness test?
Do they have to run for a specific time period at a specific speed on the treadmill? etc

quite old fashioned and flawed techniques. If they were any credible I don't think Irfan would be passing these tests at all. Also look at the legend Wasim has to say about such fitness trials..

Bowling legend Wasim Akram on Friday revealed a funny incident of how fitness tests of players are carried out by Pakistan Cricket Board.

“I had a fitness test back in 2000,” said Wasim. “I had a problem in my groin and they were checking my shoulder. They asked me to throw the ball. I was thinking what is the relation of throwing a ball with my groin? I threw the ball out of the stadium. They told me I was alright; no one checked my groin.”

The incident came to light during the post-match analysis on PTV Sports of the first ODI which Pakistan lost to Australia by 92 runs.

The former left-arm pacer was accompanied by former Pakistan fast-bowler Shoaib Akhtar, former captain Rashid Latif and former batsman Mohammad Wasim.

Shoaib, on the point of highlighting the real problem with Pakistan cricket, said that Mohammad Irfan, the towering fast-bowler, who had to return to the country because of his mother’s death, was not completely fit for the Australia series.

“I saw Irfan in Lahore and told him he was not fit,” said Shoaib. “If I could discover that in half an hour then anyone can. He gave his fitness trial after being selected in the squad for Australia. And they were using the same redundant techniques for checking his fitness.”
Shoaib also said that the problem lies within the system of the PCB and not in players. The performance on the field is just a reflection of how bad things are in the board.

“We still have the same trainers; the mindset is the same. You cannot improve things like this. I can see things deteriorating from here onwards. I didn’t want to say this but I am totally hopeless,” he said.
“Inspiration will provide you with talent till a certain point. If you do not have a system after that, if you do not have fairness, there is no justice, then average people start taking over and talent starts to disappear,” he added.

Wasim then highlighted right-hand batsman Umar Akmal and all-rounder Imad Wasim’s withering fitness.

“I observed that Umar was not fit,” said Wasim. “He was setting his shirt again and again [to hide his belly fat]. I feel Imad has also put on weight. Both of them I believe were dropped from their Bangladesh Premier League team matches. Now who is supposed to check their fitness levels when they were not with the team?”

On a lighter note, Wasim also talked about former left-hand opener Saeed Anwar of how he managed to come out fit in all tests during his playing days.

“When we used to have fitness tests in our time, who would come out on top always? Saeed – because he would befriend all doctors. We would keep training and he would get away by showing the medical certificate,” he explained.

 

[Slog]

which young captain who is also a wicket keeper has bulging belly as Sarfraz? If you want to set standards then have equal standards for everyone. don't have selective justice. Also Sharjeel was in the team purely because of talent. He was more unfit than Umar Akmal. Umar Akmal is still the best fielder by far if you watched him in PSL he did some excellent work in the outfield which is what counts.

Id rather believe the fitness tests than a random poster

So a beep test says one thing and here you come and say it is wrong and someone else is also unfit who has been deemed fit. Sorry fitness tests dont work according to your wishes

 

[Sports_Psychologist]

The fitness excuse is relevant when talking about players not scoring big but we need to acknowledge the lack of talent also. Scoring over 80 runs in ODIs regularly needs talent. Guys like inzi used to score big but were even more unfit than the current lot. The argument that can be made against it is that in this era one cannot take his sweet time to get a big score like in previous eras. They need to run hard and score boundaries more frequently so fitness also plays a big role.

Yup that's the thing people don't understand being fat doesn't mean unfit inzi was fat buy he had the stamina and endurance to play long innings he was a big unit but Akmal is a round peice of meat who doesn't have the power to remain on the crease..
Apart from that Inzi played in an era when you don't have to hit a six every over to survive in the last 10 overs Akmal on the hand was needed to play such innings..

 

[Slog]

quite old fashioned and flawed techniques. If they were any credible I don't think Irfan would be passing these tests at all. Also look at the legend Wasim has to say about such fitness trials..

What Wasim is saying inst relevant because in those days we didnt have professional coaching staff with professional trainers who are also foreign and hence less likely to play favorites.

Times have changed

stop making excuses for Umar akmals tond

 

[Slog]

quite old fashioned and flawed techniques. If they were any credible I don't think Irfan would be passing these tests at all. Also look at the legend Wasim has to say about such fitness trials..

What Wasim is saying inst relevant because in those days we didnt have professional coaching staff with professional trainers who are also foreign and hence less likely to play favorites.

Times have changed

stop making excuses for Umar akmals tond

 

[MRSN]

What Wasim is saying inst relevant because in those days we didnt have professional coaching staff with professional trainers who are also foreign and hence less likely to play favorites.

Times have changed

stop making excuses for Umar akmals tond

so you agree that this system isn't flawed which passes fitness of Irfan and Sarfraz and Sharjeel?

 

[JibranAnsari]

Dont think it will teach a lesson to akmal , he has proven himself to be incapable of learning.

 

[Pete Rose]

Watching Game On Hai right now. Shoaib Akhtar, Dr. Niaz, and Rashid Latif making excuses on behalf of the unfit players by saying they've been playing cricket since the summer of 2016 so they're probably tired.

Rashid Latif is saying fitness tests aren't conducted anywhere in the world )

Akhtar recalling how he never passed a fitness test.

No wonder we're the most unfit team in the world smh

If Rashid is defending then there must be some Karachi players involved who are not yet mentioned

 

[Abdullah719]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">All of the players at the training camp passed the fitness test apart from Umar Akmal <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash">#Cricket</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/842036508068573186">March 15, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[pakistanigoneaussie]

I don't believe them. Tanvir can hardly bend his knees let alone run

Where is sohail khan then ?

 

[Syed1]

which young captain who is also a wicket keeper has bulging belly as Sarfraz? If you want to set standards then have equal standards for everyone. don't have selective justice. Also Sharjeel was in the team purely because of talent. He was more unfit than Umar Akmal. Umar Akmal is still the best fielder by far if you watched him in PSL he did some excellent work in the outfield which is what counts.

LMAO


The fitness test doesn't lie. As per the fitness test:

Sarfaraz - fit
Umar Akmal - unfit



Stop crying

 

[Saj]

The main test was the yoyo test or as some people call it shuttle runs.

17.1 was the benchmark which all players crossed apart from Umar Akmal.

 

[MMHS]

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That's why PAK team is the most unfit in cricket world including many amateur Associates. They have lowered the bar to such a level that someone capable of finishing all the drills (without any target benchmark) passes. Umar didn't pass, won't pass fitness in AUS's club teams.

This is the time to tell a story -

One young athlete once came running to his coach, excited -
"Coach, do you know what I have done just now?"
- "What have you done son?"
"I have just broken the 100 metres sprint world record in practice - whom should I call now?"
- "Your clock maker!!!!!!!!"

If anyone tells me that Sarfraz, Sohail, Tannu, MoHa, Rahat, Imad & KAkmal passed any sort of fitness test for modern game, then I must have to say the the test was taken to auto pass ...............

 

[Madplayer]

I don't believe them. Tanvir can hardly bend his knees let alone run

Where is sohail khan then ?

There is no way in hell tanvir can pass any physical test. I wont believe it even if he does it in front of my eyes. I will get my eyes checked instead.

 

[MMHS]

Dont think it will teach a lesson to akmal , he has proven himself to be incapable of learning.

It has taught Umar the biggest lesson - do lip (& tongue, sorry for my French) service where it matters; you can enjoy a career like Mohammad Hafeez.

 

[Madplayer]

The main test was the yoyo test or as some people call it shuttle runs.

17.1 was the benchmark which all players crossed apart from Umar Akmal.

Looks like umar had been drinking a lot of water these past days.

 

[MMHS]

Looks like umar had been drinking a lot of water these past days.

True, water in can. Well, almost water - 95% of it for sure.

 

[the Great Khan]

LMAO


The fitness test doesn't lie. As per the fitness test:

Sarfaraz - fit
Umar Akmal - unfit



Stop crying

PPe'rs have their own test..its called the "i like lovely cover drive and chukka once in a blue moon test"
Face reality chaps, these tests are a quantitative analysis of the players performance..the computer isnt lying, brainless the boywonder failed..hopefully now he'll be dropped for good..

 

[Indiafan]

It has taught Umar the biggest lesson - do lip (& tongue, sorry for my French) service where it matters; you can enjoy a career like Mohammad Hafeez.

So you are going to ignore that all players crossed the 17.1 mark apart from him and the report is public?

 

[MMHS]

So you are going to ignore that all players crossed the 17.1 mark apart from him and the report is public?

Yoyo (Beep test), which is a more of a cardio test (related to oxygen intake) for a sportsman, which is redundent in cricket. It's more suitable for sports which need burst of speed & then quick recovery. This test shouldn't be used for cricket as the fitness requirement is different - Warne won't pass YoYo test, but he could bowl 70 overs from one end for 2 days with immaculate accuracy; similarly, Inzi, Sehwag or Tendulkar won't pass it, but they could keep batting concentration for 2 days.

Not sure why PCB uses Yoyo test, which is used mostly in sports like soccer, rugby, Aussie rules, American football, hockey, netball, handball, tennis, squash etc. It's more accurate test for cardiovascular fitness, rather than soft tissue, muscle power & flexibility. For example, at 6'4", Tanvir might pass 17.1 target in few attempts (and help from his trainers), but that doesn't mean he can slide, run for a flat out spell, or other cricket related issue. It's not a reliable method for cricket, because anyone with stiff body can train for running & pass it without improving his overall fitness requirement.

Umar will hardly pass Yoyo test for his extra weight, but he is still a better fielder in PAK as every Captain have put him at point or sweeper, even in his "heavy days"; Tanvir on his fittest days was kept hidden at short leg by every Captain; while Sarfu as a keeper is beyond explanation, though he definitely has passed Yoyo.

That's why I mentioned that the test was catered to auto pass players - on a cricket specific test, half of these players won't pass. It's stupendous stupidity if any one thinks that fast bowler, wicket keeper & batsman can be measured on fitness with identical testing procedure.

 

[Rafay Shafiq]

The main test was the yoyo test or as some people call it shuttle runs.

17.1 was the benchmark which all players crossed apart from Umar Akmal.

Then why sohail khan not selected

 

[Markhor]

which young captain who is also a wicket keeper has bulging belly as Sarfraz? If you want to set standards then have equal standards for everyone. don't have selective justice. Also Sharjeel was in the team purely because of talent. He was more unfit than Umar Akmal. Umar Akmal is still the best fielder by far if you watched him in PSL he did some excellent work in the outfield which is what counts.

Sharjeel was working hard on his fitness. He lost 5kg after the army boot camp and A tour of England.

Whereas Umar Akmal is classed as obese weighing in at 91kg at 5ft 5.