"Been watching Fawad Alam's performance for last few years, it's been outstanding" : Shahid Afridi

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"Been watching Fawad Alam's performance for last few years, it's been outstanding" : Shahid Afridi

Shahid Afridi speaking to the media :


"Since Sarfaraz Ahmed's become captain, we have seen some outstanding performances by Pakistan"

"The Asia Cup performance by Pakistan was very surprising for us as we were not expecting that"

"To include or not to include a player should be done based on good reason"

"I have been watching Fawad Alam's performance for the last few years and its been outstanding"

"Maybe we should not hold any domestic cricket and stop looking at domestic cricket performance for selection in national team"

"If you are going to have domestic cricket than a player who performs well in it should be given a chance"

"Pakistan's stand has always been correct that if you have signed an agreement, and you are not following that agreement then that is not right"

"Pakistan's last tour of India was very good and India made as much money as they could"

"It was then Pakistan's turn [to earn money] but they waved a red flag to stop it"

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Shahid Afridi "If the selection committee cannot pick players who are performing well in domestic cricket then maybe they should shut it down. I am surprised at the decisions taken by the selection committee" <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PAKvAUS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PAKvAUS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cricket</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1047191414055075840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[Mainul]

I hate PCB and it's selectors. They are biased,not neutral in player selection for national team.Fawad should have played 70 tests and 200 ODIs at least by now.

 

[Ned Flanders]

I hate PCB and it's selectors. They are biased,not neutral in player selection for national team.Fawad should have played 70 tests and 200 ODIs at least by now.

ODIs no, Tests yes.

 

[Usman Chadda]

When will this constant whining about Fawad Alam end? Yes, he deserves to be selected for Tests based on his super stats, but the think tank clearly do not rate him. I haven't seen much in Usman Salahuddin's game to suggest he will become a match winner for Pakistan, so if the team management is selecting this limited player for Test match cricket, think it's self explanatory what they think about Fawad Alam.

 

[cricketAXEpert]

I hate PCB and it's selectors. They are biased,not neutral in player selection for national team.Fawad should have played 70 tests and 200 ODIs at least by now.

Well said. Yes, Pakistan Cricket has suffered from Fawad Alam non-selection. ( Who is seemingly under an unannounced Ban by PCB. Details are a big secret)

 

[Zeeraq]

If you start even losing against Sri Lanka in UAE then maybe it's time to call one of the most consistent First Class batsmen in your country.

 

[Ned Flanders]

He should have moved to Ireland or something.

Like Tahir moved to South Africa

 

[Asif321]

Not having Fawad in test specially in aisa is criminal . I think it’s end of Fawad carrer

 

[mak36]

Did anyone ask him where he's been watching him?

 

[Bilal.0]

Brought in against SL, was asked to open even though thats not his usual spot. He crushed it...

For Test, I feel like he is essential in the lineup. He has been doing great in the domestic arena and definitely should get the call up. I hope its soon though.

 

[happydavy]

With the kind of average batsmen Pakistan has played in the national team in the last few years, selectors need a very compelling argument to keep fawad out. The fact that they have tried many players but none has given any spectacular performance, means that now they almost owe it to give fawad a decent run in the national team. Hope that happens soon.

 

[Mirpur express]

He should have been in the test side after Misbah & Yunous exit.. feel sorry for the guy

 

[alized]

Shahid Afridi: " i HaVe BeEn WaTcHiNg FaWaD aLaM’s pErFoRmAnCe fOr ThE lAsT fEw YeArS aNd ItS bEeN oUtStAnDiNg! "

Reporter: “ you were the captain of the Pakistan team 2 years ago right? why didn’t you convince management to bring the guy in? “

Shahid Afridi: “ ..... “

 

[Gotham Cronie]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Shahid Afridi "If the selection committee cannot pick players who are performing well in domestic cricket then maybe they should shut it down. I am surprised at the decisions taken by the selection committee" <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PAKvAUS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PAKvAUS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cricket</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1047191414055075840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Did Afridi feel the same about Sadaf Husain when he was captain?

 

[ARK Rafay]

Fawad Alam should change his name. Clearly someone dosen't want him in the side.

 

[the_outsider]

Shahid Afridi: " i HaVe BeEn WaTcHiNg FaWaD aLaM’s pErFoRmAnCe fOr ThE lAsT fEw YeArS aNd ItS bEeN oUtStAnDiNg! "

Reporter: “ you were the captain of the Pakistan team 2 years ago right? why didn’t you convince management to bring the guy in? “

Shahid Afridi: “ ..... “

Pretty much this.

Wonder what Afridi will have to say if he is actually asked this question.