Domestic bullies being found out in PSL?

[DeadBall]

So Khurram Manzoor and Sohaib Maqsood, Ahmed Shehzad (no surprise though) have been found out again so far (again). Lets see if they give Shan a chance and if he will be found out again.

Although Hussain Talat did well.

From the bowling side, Umaid did well too.

Who in your opinion is a domestic bully and will be found and and who will actually perform this PSL.

 

[Mamoon]

Manzoor has never really performed in T20s on a consistent basis. He has done very well in the 50 over format, but he is a complete flat track bully. A total duck against the slightest lateral movement or quality spin.

However, I think he should be given a chance in ODIs. He cannot do worse than Azhar, and might be able to provide some brisk starts alongside Fakhar. A good short-term investment IMO.

 

[Hamza_]

[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] I think we should try Nawaz as opener. Farhan is also good

 

[Abdul]

Farhan is probably going to be exposed also. As is always the case with wild sloggers/PP darlings.

 

[Mamoon]

[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] I think we should try Nawaz as opener. Farhan is also good

Maybe worth a try. An internal solution is always better. Both are already part of the squad and will open up another slot.

 

[Rayyman]

Don't forget Iftikhar Cha Cha jee

 

[Greenstorm]

Farhan is probably going to be exposed also. As is always the case with wild sloggers/PP darlings.

No he will not be exposed. And what about Hussain Talat ? He is a PP darling too.

 

[Abdul]

Don't forget Iftikhar Cha Cha jee

Weren't you his biggest fan?

 

[DeadBall]

No he will not be exposed. And what about Hussain Talat ? He is a PP darling too.

Did you watch todays match as expressly mentioned in the OP.

 

[DRsohail]

?Iftikhar.

 

[Greenstorm]

Did you watch todays match as expressly mentioned in the OP.

I did.

 

[DeadBall]

I did.

Did you watch it blindfolded?

 

[Greenstorm]

Did you watch it blindfolded?

The poster I was replying to was saying that Farhan will fail and I think he won't fail.
He said that PP darlings always fail and I replied that they don't giving Talat as an examle.

 

[Abdul]

The poster I was replying to was saying that Farhan will fail and I think he won't fail.
He said that PP darlings always fail and I replied that they don't giving Talat as an examle.

1 match will not dictate who is a failure and who is not. We just have to wait it out. I do want Hussain Talat to succeed but I've never supported flashy sloggers myself.

 

[Greenstorm]

1 match will not dictate who is a failure and who is not. We just have to wait it out. I do want Hussain Talat to succeed but I've never supported flashy sloggers myself.

They are not sloggers.

 

[Abdul]

They are not sloggers.

Farhan is.

 

[Ummii]

Sohaib Maqsood doesn't deserve to play in PSL

 

[Deewana]

Sohaib is such a rubbish player..can't believe PPers wanted him back would rather play hafeez if his replacements are likes of maqsood, manzoor , iftikhar, akmals

 

[babajee]

Farhan is.

Just like Fakhar was a slogger?

 

[Abdul]

Just like Fakhar was a slogger?

Fakhar always knew about rotating the strike.

 

[babajee]

Fakhar always knew about rotating the strike.

Does that mean Misbah was a slogger? Tuk tuk tuk tuk then suddenly unleash a slog sweep for 6?

 

[babajee]

Does that mean Misbah was a slogger? Tuk tuk tuk tuk then suddenly unleash a slog sweep for 6?

Is Azhar Ali a slogger?

 

[Usman Chadda]

Disappointed by Maqsood's performance so far. Here was his chance to cement his place in the national team and he is failing with flying colors at the moment.

 

[Abdul]

Does that mean Misbah was a slogger? Tuk tuk tuk tuk then suddenly unleash a slog sweep for 6?

What about your malnourished boy Babar?

 

[Abdullah719]

Just like Fakhar was a slogger?

Fakhar is actually more of a slogger than Farhan, he plays some very unorthodox shots that can be classified as slogs, specially against spin; but he gets so much momentum into the strokes that he can hit them for six without even being completely to the pitch of the ball. Fakhar's temperament is top-drawer though, far better than a lot of other Pakistani batsmen.

Farhan isn't really a slogger, he plays conventional shots but there are some issues including the lack of footwork, plus his strike rotation doesn't seem that good. Still a lot of upside to work with.

 

[babajee]

Fakhar is actually more of a slogger than Farhan, he plays some very unorthodox shots that can be classified as slogs, specially against spin; but he gets so much momentum into the strokes that he can hit them for six without even being completely to the pitch of the ball. Fakhar's temperament is top-drawer though, far better than a lot of other Pakistani batsmen.

Farhan isn't really a slogger, he plays conventional shots but there are some issues including the lack of footwork, plus his strike rotation doesn't seem that good. Still a lot of upside to work with.

What I meant was that [MENTION=139288]Abdul[/MENTION] was dismissing Farhan as a slogger just like people were writing off Fakhar as a hack and slogger last year but we all saw what he did.

Agreed, he has issues but he also seems to have a knack of scoring runs. Deserves a chance based on merit and can only improve in the national setup.

 

[Darkrai]

Honestly, it's worrying how poor Pakistani batsmen have performed so far. The ones that do score runs here and there (Hafeez, Kamran) are proven failures in international level. There is nothing wrong with the pitches, yet looking at the scorecard one would think they are batting on extremely difficult pitches. No wonder we got destroyed in NZ. Azhar, babar, Malik...our so called best batsmen were humiliated in NZ. As professional cricketers and CT winners it must have been embarrassing. Unfortunately, Pakistani batsmen are incompetent.

 

[yasir]

Manzoor has never really performed in T20s on a consistent basis. He has done very well in the 50 over format, but he is a complete flat track bully. A total duck against the slightest lateral movement or quality spin.

However, I think he should be given a chance in ODIs. He cannot do worse than Azhar, and might be able to provide some brisk starts alongside Fakhar. A good short-term investment IMO.

Khurum Manzoor is terrible batsman, he does not have technique nor temperament to play at international level. He is an opener, but cannot play quality seamers at all, little bit of movement or bounce, he behaves like tailunder. I would not invest in guy like him.

I would look for Farhan or somebody else for opener role. I am hoping Farhan has couple of good innings early in PSL, that would raise his confidence

 

[yasir]

Unfortunately there is not a single Pakistani batsman that looks like international class or even have potential to be one... Existing seniors are also dud as they have been in all those years. Pakistani batting stock is shameful. They have neither power game nor technique or temperament, they cannot do defense either, even handling international class spinner is hard for them. What else is left?

 

[Finisher]

Sloggers like Maqsood ain't getting 2-3 lives every innings

 

[Savak]

There is a touch about Lara in some of his stroke play. His sixes on the offside were a treat to watch.

 

[LordEddardStark]

Shehzad
Khurram Manzoor
Iftikhar
Maqsood

But sadly only Islamabad has some open vacancies in the top 6, which can allow others to replace them. Talat got a chance to perform yesterday. Maybe Farhan will get another chance and prove himself this time.

Saad & Saud won't get such a chance due to Shafiq and Badar will always get last 2 overs to showcase his talent, where he would have to just slog his way out and hope he gets noticed.

 

[HuzaifaE]

Hussain stood up. It's good the hacks are being found out, better than seeing them perform here then do a Professor on the international stage. The good talent will show itself, like Shadab did, like Fahim and Hussain Talat are doing.

 

[Greenstorm]

Farhan is.

Same was said about Fakhar.

 

[Greenstorm]

If Shehzad and Maqsood fail in next few matches then Abdullah Shafique can get a chance.

 

[Slog]

Maqsood is one of the most mediocre players I have ever seen

Its a mystery how time and again he comes up in the discussion

 

[babajee]

Maqsood is one of the most mediocre players I have ever seen

Its a mystery how time and again he comes up in the discussion

Because he’s tailunted... why else?

 

[Red Devil]

Farhan is.

Farhan actually plays orthodox shots, and times the ball really well. Hardly a slogger.

 

[LordEddardStark]

Farhan actually plays orthodox shots, and times the ball really well. Hardly a slogger.

True. He's particularly good at off side, where most of our domestic batsmen are weaker traditionally.

 

[khurram39]

Islamabad United will be leading in providing young talent to International team.

 

[Mirpur express]

“Cement his place” !! He needs to get in first.. another TTF.. mind u would love it if proven wrong.. but..

 

[Hitman]

There is a touch about Lara in some of his stroke play. His sixes on the offside were a treat to watch.

Lara?

 

[Khan12]

What about your malnourished boy Babar?

He's got more centuries then misbah oh wait misbah didn't get one in his entire career. What a shame.