Does the presence of Sarfaraz Ahmed benefit the team?

[RedwoodOriginal]

I would take him as a backup keeper, has performed much better than Azam Khan and the other "power-hitters" we have.

However, I don't think his keeping is that good. UAE tracks will have some good turns, so having a good keeper is important.

KL Rahul cost PBKS the game against RCB with his poor wicket-keeping. Even Pant had a fumble, and Dhoni as well.

Couple of weeks ago Mohammad Wasim was on TV shutting down chances of Sarfraz being included in the squad, talking about how having a second specialist keeper in the squad was pointless and that the second keeper of almost every team was more of a batsman than a keeper.

Now he has selected Sarfraz.

With such a spineless and visionless guy as our chief-selector expecting anything is expecting too much.

 

[UzmanBeast]

Couple of weeks ago Mohammad Wasim was on TV shutting down chances of Sarfraz being included in the squad, talking about how having a second specialist keeper in the squad was pointless and that the second keeper of almost every team was more of a batsman than a keeper.

Now he has selected Sarfraz.

With such a spineless and visionless guy as our chief-selector expecting anything is expecting too much.

I agree, he is a poor chief selector.

Why this continued preference of Asif Ali? What has he even done to merit a spot not just on the national team, but on a domestic team?

These idiotic selections show that perhaps our Chief Selector is either being bribed or is just too incompetent.

He should be removed for someone who actually knows how to compose a squad.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

I agree, he is a poor chief selector.

Why this continued preference of Asif Ali? What has he even done to merit a spot not just on the national team, but on a domestic team?

These idiotic selections show that perhaps our Chief Selector is either being bribed or is just too incompetent.

He should be removed for someone who actually knows how to compose a squad.

Might be both.

At any rate, I see him getting sacked soon. Regardless of how Pakistan does in UAE.

 

[UzmanBeast]

Might be both.

At any rate, I see him getting sacked soon. Regardless of how Pakistan does in UAE.

I agree.

There was some speculation about him being sacked if Ramiz has more control over the squad.

 

[Zaz]

Couple of weeks ago Mohammad Wasim was on TV shutting down chances of Sarfraz being included in the squad, talking about how having a second specialist keeper in the squad was pointless and that the second keeper of almost every team was more of a batsman than a keeper.

Now he has selected Sarfraz.

With such a spineless and visionless guy as our chief-selector expecting anything is expecting too much.

He just doesnt seem to have a vision or is someone who can stand by his word from one day tp another Hes all over the place with his selections Its diabolical that someone like this is the chief selector

One word for M Waseem Incompetent

 

[shamaan]

I'm glad he has been selected.

Perfect batsman for the conditions in the UAE.

Plays spin very well and he knows how to suffocate teams via the use of spinners - a mastermind in these conditions.

Also, Rizwan is freed from glove duty and that will only strengthen Pak's fielding, Rizwan is the best fielder in Pak.

Shadab is the best fielder in Pakistan.

 

[shamaan]

I would have had sarfraz In the reserves

 

[hitthestump]

Couple of weeks ago Mohammad Wasim was on TV shutting down chances of Sarfraz being included in the squad, talking about how having a second specialist keeper in the squad was pointless and that the second keeper of almost every team was more of a batsman than a keeper.

Now he has selected Sarfraz.

With such a spineless and visionless guy as our chief-selector expecting anything is expecting too much.

Sarfaraz's lobby truly is incredible. He has a ridiculous amount of support.

People bash Azam Khan but Sarfi benefits from the same structures.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

He just doesnt seem to have a vision or is someone who can stand by his word from one day tp another Hes all over the place with his selections Its diabolical that someone like this is the chief selector

One word for M Waseem Incompetent

In all fairness, this is what we should have expected from someone who is, for all intents and purposes, a YouTube pundit.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Sarfaraz's lobby truly is incredible. He has a ridiculous amount of support.

People bash Azam Khan but Sarfi benefits from the same structures.

I mean the bashing directed at Azam Khan has more to do with the fact that he has zero talent and ability and has still somehow walked into the national team with what is a pretty pathetic record.

With Sarfraz it has more to do with the fact that he is mediocre and his time has passed. He had a couple of good years. But those years now feel like ages ago. And despite being at the center of Pakistan cricket from 2016-19 he diminished greatly as a cricketer and was unable to take neither the team, nor himself forward.

But yes I agree that they both have benefitted from the same structures.

 

[MRSN]

Couple of weeks ago Mohammad Wasim was on TV shutting down chances of Sarfraz being included in the squad, talking about how having a second specialist keeper in the squad was pointless and that the second keeper of almost every team was more of a batsman than a keeper.

Now he has selected Sarfraz.

With such a spineless and visionless guy as our chief-selector expecting anything is expecting too much.

Would you rather lose your job or keep lobbies happy?

 

[MRSN]

In Pakistan cricket, a chief selector can not keep his job if he can't keep lobby mafia happy. This is sad but that's how things are run. Mafia is too strong. How can these players get into the team in the ladt 24 hours deadline despite not being part of original squad?

 

[Barragan]

Shadab is the best fielder in Pakistan.

Rizwan is.

It's Rizwan, then Anwar Ali, then comes shadab.

 

[gazza619]

I'm glad he has been selected.

Perfect batsman for the conditions in the UAE.

Plays spin very well and he knows how to suffocate teams via the use of spinners - a mastermind in these conditions.

Also, Rizwan is freed from glove duty and that will only strengthen Pak's fielding, Rizwan is the best fielder in Pak.

So are you suggesting that Safaraz will be keeping wickets as a first choice? What if we are chasing 180+? A middle order made of Sarfaraz & Malik would struggle.

 

[Saj]

Inzi regarding Sarfaraz "If the selection committee wants to make selections based on performance, then they need to forget age and other factors. When you are not going to play Sarfaraz then why are we carrying him? How many T20Is has he played in the last two years? He is a reputable former captain – including him, and not playing him will make no sense,”

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Would you rather lose your job or keep lobbies happy?

First off, I think the influence of lobbies and media is exaggerated. Yes they have influence and can pressurize weak chief-selectors like Wasim to make certain decisions. But ultimately its the success or failure of the team that makes or breaks you as a chief-selector.

But coming back to your question, I would rather lose my job than become a spineless chief-selector who works to appease others.

 

[MenInG]

Legendary Pakistani batsman Inzamam-ul-Haq has expressed his reservations regarding the return of former Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed into the Green Army squad for the upcoming edition of the ICC World T20. Babar Azam-led Pakistani side had to alter the World Cup squad before the deadline day after middle-order batsman Sohaib Maqsood was ruled out of the showpiece tournament following a lower back injury in the action-packed National T20 Cup.

Before furnishing the final squad of the 1992 and 2009 world champions, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had drafted Sarfaraz, Haider Ali, and Fakhar Zaman into the squad before announcing the return of Shoaib Malik as Maqsood's replacement for the T20 World Cup. Taking cognizance of the recent changes made by PCB in the build-up to the T20 World Cup, batting icon Inzamam questioned Sarfaraz's selection as a bench warmer.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Inzamam opined that not playing a 'reputable' former captain like Sarfaraz will make no sense. "If the selection committee wants to make selections based on performance then they need to forget age and other factors. When you are not going to play Sarfaraz then why are we carrying him? How many T20Is has he played in the last two years? He is a reputable former captain - including him, and not playing him will make no sense," Inzamam said.

Inzamam's remarks had come before Pakistan replaced injured Maqsood with ex-captain Malik on Saturday. The former Pakistan captain was roped in as the fourth change to the World Cup squad after the inclusion of Sarfaraz, Haider, and Zaman. Azam-led Pakistan side will take on West Indies and South Africa in warm-up matches before resuming their epic rivalry with arch-rivals India at the T20 World Cup. Virat Kohli-led Team India will open their T20 World Cup campaign against bitter-rivals Pakistan on October 24 in Dubai.

Pakistan World Cup squad: Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sohaib Maqsood.

Reserves: Khushdil Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani, Usman Qadir.

https://www.timesnownews.com/sports...n-captains-selection-for-t20-world-cup/822507

 

[Ozeirk]

Why is Sarfaraz Ahmed still around the team?

Sarfaraz Ahmed has been with the team as a bench warmer for sometime now. He is past his prime and there is no benefit to be reaped by his presence around the dressing room? Why is it that we can't invest in another wicket keeper and groom him for the future instead of wasting time and resources on a has been cricketer?

 

[MenInG]

Currently Pakistan's vice-captain in ODIs and T20Is, Shadab Khan has shared the field with many brilliant cricketers. Speaking on Twitter Spaces, the 23-year-old analysed the differences between two captains he played under; Sarfaraz Ahmed and Babar Azam. Pointing out the key difference between the duo, Shadab said, “Sarfaraz Ahmed was an active captain in the field whereas Babar Azam does not depict his emotions on the field much. Being a captain of your country is difficult. Babar Azam used to take pressure early on but he's well settled as a captain now.”

During the conversation, Shadab also quipped that current captain Babar has lost his smile after taking on the role. Sarfaraz lost his captaincy after Pakistan's performance in the 2019 Cricket World Cup, where they couldn't qualify for the semi-finals as their net run rate was lower than New Zealand. During their campaign, they won five out of nine matches, losing three and a no result fixture. He was sacked from his role ahead of Pakistan tour of Australia in October 2019, with Azhar Ali and Babar named as skippers of the Test and T20I sides respectively. Babar also took over the Test captaincy role on November 10, 2020.

Recently former Pakistan cricketer Javed Miandad made a huge statement on Babar after Pakistan's victory against Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle. "Babar Azam is mature now. He should be the captain of the team until he retires from the game", he stated.

He also praised Babar's captaincy during the first Test, hailing his 'cool' personality. “Team is playing as a combined unit, and the credit goes to our players as well as our no.1 captain. He is our captain cool. He doesn't lose his temper,” Miandad said.

“He led the team brilliantly. The most important thing is he is performing brilliantly himself. He leads from the front. Often, if a captain doesn't perform, it can affect the team negatively and it leads to his downfall.”

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...zam-does-not-shadab-khan-101658736035839.html