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"At NCA we've had our full focus on Rahat Ali as we feel he is our match-winner" : Mushtaq Ahmed

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"At NCA we've had our full focus on Rahat Ali as we feel he is our match-winner" : Mushtaq Ahmed

Mushtaq Ahmed speaking on TV:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"I have been involved in the selection process for England and what I have learnt is that when a player is dropped, he should be called in an the reason explained and then he should be asked to improve upon that"

"This is the only channel that should be open between player and selector. Others should not be approached to intercede or interfere as it makes it difficult for the selectors"

"When Yasir Shah was dropped for the ODI series in WI, he was very disappointed"

"He was called by Inzi and myself and told that your googly needs to improve and then we will play 2 spinners if this happens"

"Unless the captain is strong, the team will not improve regardless of what pillars of guidance you have in place"

"The verdict of the disciplinary committee that has been formed for Umar Akmal will determine where Umar Akmal stands in our future plans"

"Until Shadab Khan plays atleast one season for 4-day cricket, it will be very difficult for him to play in Tests and even 50 over games"

"In T20 format, most batsmen are not interested in reading a spinner, they just want to his 4s and 6s so the bowler has a chance to get a wicket"

"In T20 cricket you can get a wicket on a bad ball but in 4-day and Tests, you will need to bowl well to get wickets"

"When you get a 'phainty' all day in a 4-day game, that is when you develop a temperament for the longer format"

"As far as exposure to BBL etc is concerned, this is great for him as when you play with good players, your confidence level increases"

"Rahat Ali has been unfit for a while but we at NCA have had our full focus on him for last few months as we feel he is our match-winner"
 
Why? Rahat Ali is really not that good. Time to try someone else in my opinion.
 
The great Rahat, he NEEDS to IMPROVE a lot in order to come back into the team. He issue is more mental then anything, he has the majority of ingredients a pace bowler needs (swing, reverse swing, seam movement (can improve here), yorker..), but just doesn't know how to setup/ball according to plan.
 
Some very insightful comments, until the one about Rahat Ali.
 
Mushtaq Ahmed speaking on TV:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"I have been involved in the selection process for England and what I have learnt is that when a player is dropped, he should be called in an the reason explained and then he should be asked to improve upon that"

"This is the only channel that should be open between player and selector. Others should not be approached to intercede or interfere as it makes it difficult for the selectors"

"When Yasir Shah was dropped for the ODI series in WI, he was very disappointed"

"He was called by Inzi and myself and told that your googly needs to improve and then we will play 2 spinners if this happens"

"Unless the captain is strong, the team will not improve regardless of what pillars of guidance you have in place"

"The verdict of the disciplinary committee that has been formed for Umar Akmal will determine where Umar Akmal stands in our future plans"

"Until Shadab Khan plays atleast one season for 4-day cricket, it will be very difficult for him to play in Tests and even 50 over games"

"In T20 format, most batsmen are not interested in reading a spinner, they just want to his 4s and 6s so the bowler has a chance to get a wicket"

"In T20 cricket you can get a wicket on a bad ball but in 4-day and Tests, you will need to bowl well to get wickets"

"When you get a 'phainty' all day in a 4-day game, that is when you develop a temperament for the longer format"

"As far as exposure to BBL etc is concerned, this is great for him as when you play with good players, your confidence level increases"

"Rahat Ali has been unfit for a while but we at NCA have had our full focus on him for last few months as we feel he is our match-winner"

I'm frankly tired of seeing newcomer trundlers like Abbas and Hasan with their boorish matcho can-do attitude.

We all know that on his day Rahat Ali can simply change the course of a match with a quick 1-2 wickets.

And hat's great about him is that he's not greedy, he'll let the other bowlers take the rest of the wickets after he is done. Lulling the batsmen into a false sense of comfort at the other end. Like Wahab.

He is our (Miss) Universe Boss. Deserves another 20 Tests at least.
 
Rahat Ali does not have a bowling cricket brain.

It doesn't matter on his ability if he doesn't know where to bowl or constantly needing to be spoon fed.
 
Why not , If Mushy and Inzi will not take care of their home town boy, who will ?
 
Rahat Ali does not have a bowling cricket brain.

It doesn't matter on his ability if he doesn't know where to bowl or constantly needing to be spoon fed.

Neither does Mitchell Starc.

Waqar got a lot out of Rahat by giving him the bowling plans.

He has the height, the swing and enough pace.
 
I wouldn't say Rahat Ali is a match winner but he doesn't deserve the hate he gets on here. He's taken some important wickets and I wouldn't be disappointed if he was recalled. He does need to work on his fielding and batting though
 
What Mushy didn't say was that Rahat was purposefully kept unfit and dropped so as to give other teams a chance and at least make the matches some what competitive to keep the crowds thrilled.

No mercy after the World XI series though. A 100% fit Rahat Ali is about to be unleashed by Mickey and co. The little Lankans will be crying to face India again come October :rahat
 
So many poor jokes on the poor guy.He is good enough to be in the team.He is better than Abbas sohail and other pacers. He should be in the team as third pacer.He has everything to be a good pacer.
 
Lol at Yasir Shah being disappointed. He's been terrible everytime he's played an ODI series
 
So many poor jokes on the poor guy.He is good enough to be in the team.He is better than Abbas sohail and other pacers. He should be in the team as third pacer.He has everything to be a good pacer.

He has had enough matches to prove he is not capable.
 
Aamir,Hasan Ali and Abbas forms a deadly trio.Why Rahat the innocent!!!
 
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