'Don't force me to reveal your secrets', says Umar Akmal to senior players

[Waleed93]

This man has gone through humiliation, trolling on social media, was literally ousted from Pakistan Cricket, and is nowhere to be seen in the national squad because of his brainless and childish attitude which makes him look like a 12 years old kid instead of a 30 years old grown man.

What surprises me is the lack of will, the will to finally change himself.

Any sane and self respecting man would have matured after everything he has gone through, but not Umar Akmal.

He will remain a manchild no matter what happens.

 

[Saj]

Its all talk, no proof, no evidence.

Well we don't know what secrets he allegedly knows, but one thing is for sure, there are a lot of cover-ups in Pakistan cricket.

 

[Rana]

Still useful for T20is I recon

Him and Chacha at 5&6

Followed by Faheem

 

[Master Blaster]

Imad's threats earned him a spot in the team and a position of disciple of the skipper.

Will Akmal's outbursts have the same effect has to be seen.

 

[IMMY69]

I think it's in bad taste to discuss someone who is clearly suffering from mental health issues.
From putting on weight from drinking water, to point blank black mailing former teammates to get selected, all of it is a very sad reflection on his mental health and society in general.

#getUAkmalhelp

Once he has received the professional help he clearly needs, he can get on with the rest of his life in peace

 

[Firebat]

Think that TikTok is getting to him. Suffering from a bit of main character syndrome.

 

[Oneking]

Think that TikTok is getting to him. Suffering from a bit of main character syndrome.

ONLY ONE STATEMENT AND I QUOTE
“IF MY BROTHER DOES NOT PLAY I WONT PLAY EITHER”
Well your brother doesn’t play anymore so why are you
If anyone thinks Mickey will let him back in the team they are dreaming

 

[Dr_Bassim]

All I remember is he wanted 2 chances last time.

He got them.

0 and 0 were the results.

And I can almost emphatically say that if he gets another chance, he will give you same results.

People tend to speak fondly of the "dead" and those who who have "left the game".

 

[volcyz]

We all remember how he faked unjury cos Kamran wasnt selected for a match vs NZ or AUS back in 2010

 

[MenInG]

Lets stay on topic of UMAR AKMAL

Thanks

 

[RyanRyan10]

Selfless cricketer, like his brother who actually tried to chase the score at Mohali,

Unlike Misbah who thought it would magically be chased down through Qudrat

Exactly!

Umar gave India a scare in the Mohali chase. He was dismissed because he was forced to be over aggressive as Misbah was sleeping at the other end. No other Pak batter destroyed World Class attacks of Aus & SA in that period in T20 WCs. Umar had a potential to be a brand. But Misbah never gave him the backing he deserved and looked for excuses to drop him. Even in tests, he averages 37 outside, which is better than most Asian batters of his generation.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Umar Akmal blames Babar Azam for his exclusion from team and the subsequent downfall:

"If Babar has been our captain for five years, it was his responsibility to develop at least two teams. He should have strengthened the bench strength so that in case of any player's injury, there would be a proper backup available anytime."

"I approached Babar after performing well in domestic matches, pleading for my recall to the Pakistan team. I told him that if he did this, not only would his captaincy be strengthened, but he would also gain a reliable finisher like me in the middle order."

 

[Bhaijaan]

Umar Akmal blames Babar Azam for his exclusion from team and the subsequent downfall:

"If Babar has been our captain for five years, it was his responsibility to develop at least two teams. He should have strengthened the bench strength so that in case of any player's injury, there would be a proper backup available anytime."

"I approached Babar after performing well in domestic matches, pleading for my recall to the Pakistan team. I told him that if he did this, not only would his captaincy be strengthened, but he would also gain a reliable finisher like me in the middle order."

Babar you not a good cuzz bro.

In Ummy Akmal you had the ideal power hitter in the palm of your hands but you turned your back on your own blood.

 

[hafizexpress]

Umar Akmal blames Babar Azam for his exclusion from team and the subsequent downfall:

"If Babar has been our captain for five years, it was his responsibility to develop at least two teams. He should have strengthened the bench strength so that in case of any player's injury, there would be a proper backup available anytime."

"I approached Babar after performing well in domestic matches, pleading for my recall to the Pakistan team. I told him that if he did this, not only would his captaincy be strengthened, but he would also gain a reliable finisher like me in the middle order."

He's not wrong at all about Babar's inability to develop players and bench strength. He played the same players whether it was against Aus, Eng, Zim or Nepal, and consequently ran Shaheen, Rauf and Naseem to the ground. Nawaz, Shadab and Ifti were his finishers and he did not budge to look beyond them. So Umar Akmal is spot on about that.

But what is this about pleading to Babar after performing well in domestic matches. Which domestic season is he talking about?

 

[IMMY69]

He's not wrong at all about Babar's inability to develop players and bench strength. He played the same players whether it was against Aus, Eng, Zim or Nepal, and consequently ran Shaheen, Rauf and Naseem to the ground. Nawaz, Shadab and Ifti were his finishers and he did not budge to look beyond them. So Umar Akmal is spot on about that.

But what is this about pleading to Babar after performing well in domestic matches. Which domestic season is he talking about?

Babar was a poor captain but how is it his or any captain's responsibility to develop players and the bench strength?

 

[gazza619]

Still useful for T20is I recon

Him and Chacha at 5&6

Followed by Faheem

 

[shaz619]

Babar you not a good cuzz bro.

In Ummy Akmal you had the ideal power hitter in the palm of your hands but you turned your back on your own blood.

Just shows you the class off Babar

 

[shaz619]

10 overs, 20 runs, challenge is to better that.

 

[gazza619]

P

10 overs, 20 runs, challenge is to better that.

Yes it is entirely Riz’s fault that Fakhar got injured. It was Riz’s fault that Saud bats like a tail ender in ODIs. It is Riz’s fault that Glen Phillips took a stunner catch to dismiss him in the last game. It is Riz’s fault that Saim got unfit before the kick off. If was Riz’s fault that Pakistan bowlers are bowling crap in the slog overs. Everything and everything is Riz’s fault who is selling Pakistan for his own personal gain.

 

[shaz619]

P

Yes it is entirely Riz’s fault that Fakhar got injured. It was Riz’s fault that Saud bats like a tail ender in ODIs. It is Riz’s fault that Glen Phillips took a stunner catch to dismiss him in the last game. It is Riz’s fault that Saim got unfit before the kick off. If was Riz’s fault that Pakistan bowlers are bowling crap in the slog overs. Everything and everything is Riz’s fault who is selling Pakistan for his own personal gain.

 

[Major]

Umar Akmal blames Babar Azam for his exclusion from team and the subsequent downfall:

"If Babar has been our captain for five years, it was his responsibility to develop at least two teams. He should have strengthened the bench strength so that in case of any player's injury, there would be a proper backup available anytime."

"I approached Babar after performing well in domestic matches, pleading for my recall to the Pakistan team. I told him that if he did this, not only would his captaincy be strengthened, but he would also gain a reliable finisher like me in the middle order."

The best thing babar Azam has ever done. So he was the one that got rid of this cancer.

Something Misbah, Afridi, Younis, Sarfraz and all others failed to do.

Massive respect for Babar

 

[Major]

Just notice Umar Akmal said he told to Babr if he selected him his captaincy would strengthen

 

[Bewal Express]

As time goes by and his career fades further and further into oblivion, he will regret his own stupidity and Gluttony. We have had many stupid players but UA is at the apex.

 

[Major]

As time goes by and his career fades further and further into oblivion, he will regret his own stupidity and Gluttony. We have had many stupid players but UA is at the apex.

Na hes not the type that will regret over his own mistakes.

People like him and his fans, will find ways to blame others.

Guy was soo garbage that even Misbah cussed at him during a match. Misbah was rotating strike trying to make 2s and 3s and this guy couldnt even run more than a single that Misbah threw an insult at him which was heard all over the ground

 

[Bewal Express]

Na hes not the type that will regret over his own mistakes.

People like him and his fans, will find ways to blame others.

Guy was soo garbage that even Misbah cussed at him during a match. Misbah was rotating strike trying to make 2s and 3s and this guy couldnt even run more than a single that Misbah threw an insult at him which was heard all over the ground

Outwardly yes but deep down we all know the truth unless we are totally stupid. If he doesn't change his ways, he will be bankrupt very quickly.

 

[hafizexpress]

Babar was a poor captain but how is it his or any captain's responsibility to develop players and the bench strength?

Babar had a huge hand in constantly selecting the same crop of players for every series. His insistence on Nawaz being his "matchwinner", Shadab as his Shahid Afridi, Ifti as his master finisher, playing Shaheen in every single match of a series whether he's fit or unfit, same with Rauf and Naseem. It is quite well-known the lack of growth in those years of Babar being captain and the result of it has been so very clear. Just look at WC'23 and how Naseem got injured right beforehand and they had no-one to turn to so they selected Hassan Ali again.

Just once when Pak finally looked to develop some bench strength against that series vs Afg after PSL 2013, Babar returned after and they went back to square one. Babar Rizwan opening combo, and the same group of players. No updates or advancements whatsoever.

He was too static when it came to his formulae. So and so players play and they also cannot play out of position.

I am referring more so from 2022-2023 by the way which were 2 crucial years with multiple tournaments.

By the way I actually like Babar. I give him a lot of leeway for everything. I really want him to do well and think that he has a lot of potential than what he's showing for. But I firmly believe that he caused a lot of damage to Pakistan cricket during his days as captain and only pulled Pakistan back.

 

[mominsaigol]

The best thing babar Azam has ever done. So he was the one that got rid of this cancer.

Something Misbah, Afridi, Younis, Sarfraz and all others failed to do.

Massive respect for Babar

During wc 2024 and 2023 when he leaked his fitness picture, I took a screenshot and ran it into an ai program that can detect if a photoshop image is truly ai generated or not.

Turns out he AI generated his 6 pack abs into the picture lol. Probably didn't do it himself, must have hired a graphic designer to make him look like roman reigns lol.

 

[Sachin fan]

Umar Akmal blames Babar Azam for his exclusion from team and the subsequent downfall:

"If Babar has been our captain for five years, it was his responsibility to develop at least two teams. He should have strengthened the bench strength so that in case of any player's injury, there would be a proper backup available anytime."

"I approached Babar after performing well in domestic matches, pleading for my recall to the Pakistan team. I told him that if he did this, not only would his captaincy be strengthened, but he would also gain a reliable finisher like me in the middle order."

Salute to Babar, whatever his faults might be, a lesser man would have been nepotistic here.

 

[shah9425]

P

Yes it is entirely Riz’s fault that Fakhar got injured. It was Riz’s fault that Saud bats like a tail ender in ODIs. It is Riz’s fault that Glen Phillips took a stunner catch to dismiss him in the last game. It is Riz’s fault that Saim got unfit before the kick off. If was Riz’s fault that Pakistan bowlers are bowling crap in the slog overs. Everything and everything is Riz’s fault who is selling Pakistan for his own personal gain.

These are waterboy fans you are replying they still can't digest the fact that he was replaced by a much better batter and wicketkeeper

So they put blame on one person for every failure

So it's better to ignore them

 

[big_gamer007]

Outwardly yes but deep down we all know the truth unless we are totally stupid. If he doesn't change his ways, he will be bankrupt very quickly.

Nah man, seen many people like him, they are so deluded that even deep down they believe they are right and the world did them wrong.

Narcissistic behaviour and delusion at its peak.

This guy is a lot cause, it’s not his fault it’s all about the upbringing and experiences growing up. We don’t know what shaped him to be what he is, but he can’t be changed now.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Umar, befiqar hoke khholdo saare raaaz. We are standing behind you and won’t run away if you get into trouble.

 

[Bewal Express]

Nah man, seen many people like him, they are so deluded that even deep down they believe they are right and the world did them wrong.

Narcissistic behaviour and delusion at its peak.

This guy is a lot cause, it’s not his fault it’s all about the upbringing and experiences growing up. We don’t know what shaped him to be what he is, but he can’t be changed now.

For his sake I hope you are wrong.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

During a recent interview with a private TV channel, Akmal recalled an instance when Babar Azam approached him for help in overcoming his spin struggles:

“I remember clearly that he was struggling against spinners. He was getting out at midwicket, so he came to me and said, ‘Umar bhai, I’m struggling a little,’”

“I asked him about his bat grip and advised him that when the spinner approaches, he should change his grip and watch the ball until the halfway point. Then he could either cut it or hit it in a way that wouldn’t be flat,”

 

[pakistani pride]

During a recent interview with a private TV channel, Akmal recalled an instance when Babar Azam approached him for help in overcoming his spin struggles:

“I remember clearly that he was struggling against spinners. He was getting out at midwicket, so he came to me and said, ‘Umar bhai, I’m struggling a little,’”

“I asked him about his bat grip and advised him that when the spinner approaches, he should change his grip and watch the ball until the halfway point. Then he could either cut it or hit it in a way that wouldn’t be flat,”

LOL, yes Babar is pathetic vs spin, but UA also did not have much clue vs spinners.

 

[Major]

During a recent interview with a private TV channel, Akmal recalled an instance when Babar Azam approached him for help in overcoming his spin struggles:

“I remember clearly that he was struggling against spinners. He was getting out at midwicket, so he came to me and said, ‘Umar bhai, I’m struggling a little,’”

“I asked him about his bat grip and advised him that when the spinner approaches, he should change his grip and watch the ball until the halfway point. Then he could either cut it or hit it in a way that wouldn’t be flat,”

OMG, ever since than Babar has sucked more and has been out of form.

Damn it Babar. You had one job and that was not to listen to Umar

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

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[daytrader]

Umar Akmal blames Babar Azam for his exclusion from team and the subsequent downfall:

"If Babar has been our captain for five years, it was his responsibility to develop at least two teams. He should have strengthened the bench strength so that in case of any player's injury, there would be a proper backup available anytime."

"I approached Babar after performing well in domestic matches, pleading for my recall to the Pakistan team. I told him that if he did this, not only would his captaincy be strengthened, but he would also gain a reliable finisher like me in the middle order."

Reliable finisher lol. And here we had guys bashing Misbah and Waqar for wanting him to become a finisher. Criticism at that time was that Umar is top order player

 

[shaz619]

During a recent interview with a private TV channel, Akmal recalled an instance when Babar Azam approached him for help in overcoming his spin struggles:

“I remember clearly that he was struggling against spinners. He was getting out at midwicket, so he came to me and said, ‘Umar bhai, I’m struggling a little,’”

“I asked him about his bat grip and advised him that when the spinner approaches, he should change his grip and watch the ball until the halfway point. Then he could either cut it or hit it in a way that wouldn’t be flat,”

Babar doesn’t listen to anybody except Misbah Ul Haq. Babar is the kind of tool who has caused beef with his own family and bends his back for outsiders.

 

[daytrader]

Babar doesn’t listen to anybody except Misbah Ul Haq. Babar is the kind of tool who has caused beef with his own family and bends his back for outsiders.

Have you seen the vitriol Kamran Akmal spreads against him sitting on TV? How about the incident of the cousins denying Babar shoes when he was selected for under 16?

Kudos to Babar for doing the right thing rather than just sticking it out for family. If he selected Umar, you guys would've been the first to criticize

 

[Rana]

Is there any doubt that Umar wasn’t a better T20 batter than Babar?

 

[RyanRyan10]

During a recent interview with a private TV channel, Akmal recalled an instance when Babar Azam approached him for help in overcoming his spin struggles:

“I remember clearly that he was struggling against spinners. He was getting out at midwicket, so he came to me and said, ‘Umar bhai, I’m struggling a little,’”

“I asked him about his bat grip and advised him that when the spinner approaches, he should change his grip and watch the ball until the halfway point. Then he could either cut it or hit it in a way that wouldn’t be flat,”

Umar showed big heart. It's really unfortunate he is being insulted for that.

 

[mominsaigol]

Is there any doubt that Umar wasn’t a better T20 batter than Babar?

Their stats are relative in t20 no? Both strike at 122-129? Or are you referring to prime akmal from 2009 era?

I still would put Babar > Umar akmal in all formats though. UA was a wasted talent however.

 

[Major]

Is there any doubt that Umar wasn’t a better T20 batter than Babar?

Umar Akmal has a lower strike rate than Babar in t20i, and his batting avg is no where near as good as Babar's.

 

[Rana]

Umar Akmal has a lower strike rate than Babar in t20i, and his batting avg is no where near as good as Babar's.

Baaz aaja Major

Itna bhi gaya guzra nahi hai tu.

 

[mominsaigol]

OMG, ever since than Babar has sucked more and has been out of form.

Damn it Babar. You had one job and that was not to listen to Umar

Ik youre being sarcastic however both are very different players with very different stances.

Although it is funny as to why babar would approach UA and why UA would give him advise?

They literally don't have anything in common in terms of cricketing stance? Babar when he made his debut against Zimbabwe had a very similar stance to Unar akmal and kamran akmal.

However that stance vanished in 2017. Actually it vanished in 2016 WI series

 

[mominsaigol]

Umar Akmal has a lower strike rate than Babar in t20i, and his batting avg is no where near as good as Babar's.

Different eras tbf and averages don't really matter much in t20.

However yes Babar is still superior to UA in all formats as a batsmen. Umar akmal had a better peak in t20. Babar had a better peak in every other format and is overall a better player.