Ever so classy Haris Sohail

[gazza619]

I Think haris sohail should open in odi cricket. He is too good a batsman not playing odi. Fakhar should attack and haris should try to play 30 over inning. What do you guys Think about haris sohail opening?

Bro, Hafeez will not be happy reading your post

 

[Darkrai]

He is an awesome player to watch.

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

I Think haris sohail should open in odi cricket. He is too good a batsman not playing odi. Fakhar should attack and haris should try to play 30 over inning. What do you guys Think about haris sohail opening?

Would prefer Babar opening and Haris at 3

My odi top 5 would be something like:

Fakhar
Babar
Haris
Sarfraz
Talat

 

[MMHS]

PAK wasted at least 4 years behind Asad, Azhar & YK after 2011 WC. I wonder, if Haris was brought after the SF and given a permanent spot since 2011, what a player he could have been by now. In one sense, more than talent I think Babar is lucky to be born 6 years later, otherwise....

 

[Savage]

Great timer of the ball.Saw him play against India in 2015 WC.

 

[Greenstorm]

PAK wasted at least 4 years behind Asad, Azhar & YK after 2011 WC. I wonder, if Haris was brought after the SF and given a permanent spot since 2011, what a player he could have been by now. In one sense, more than talent I think Babar is lucky to be born 6 years later, otherwise....

Babar was also delayed for 1-2 years. Had he not been a part of strong Lahore lobby, who knows where he would have been by now.

 

[Kroll]

PAK wasted at least 4 years behind Asad, Azhar & YK after 2011 WC. I wonder, if Haris was brought after the SF and given a permanent spot since 2011, what a player he could have been by now. In one sense, more than talent I think Babar is lucky to be born 6 years later, otherwise....

Yep, this is so frustrating. The right personnel weren't given the chances.

 

[UN talkz]

Class keeps flowing

 

[Saj]

Some beautiful shots today especially cover drives.

Now needs to stick in as he has got over the most difficult part.

 

[babajee]

Today could be the day...

 

[Amjid Javed]

Some beautiful shots today especially cover drives.

Now needs to stick in as he has got over the most difficult part.

A nice 30 isnt needed today, big 100 and established test knock required. Fancy 20/30s dont win test matches.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Needs a big innings

 

[Saj]

A nice 30 isnt needed today, big 100 and established test knock required. Fancy 20/30s dont win test matches.

Good day to make a 100.

Settling in now, but a few times in the past he's got out when he's looked well-set.

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

There he goes.

Haris Sohail always gives it away after 60-70 balls. Be it ODI or Test.

 

[Saj]

Settling in now, but a few times in the past he's got out when he's looked well-set.

Right on cue - a poor shot and straight into the hands of 2nd slip. Didn't need to play at that ball.

 

[Xoib]

What’s the point of Haris Sohail

A 29 year old who makes pretty 20’s and 30’s with awful fitness where are we going with him?

 

[Amjid Javed]

Right on cue - a poor shot and straight into the hands of 2nd slip. Didn't need to play at that ball.

Concentration level in his international career have been very poor so far and once again a nice 20/30 nothing more.

 

[babajee]

A 29 year old who makes pretty 20’s and 30’s with awful fitness where are we going with him?

Yeah drop him and get Fawad Alam in.

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

Poor from fans again.
Haris came in the 2nd over and played 20 minutes before lunch. A 30 in these conditions is as good as 50. Azhar scored 2 off 30 balls.

The bowling was same as our 2010 tour when we used to get all out for leass than 100. You guys really think conditions were ok to bat in first session?

 

[Xoib]

Poor from fans again.
Haris came in the 2nd over and played 20 minutes before lunch. A 30 in these conditions is as good as 50. Azhar scored 2 off 30 balls.

The bowling was same as our 2010 tour when we used to get all out for leass than 100. You guys really think conditions were ok to bat in first session?

Don’t be blind, Haris has been guilty of wasting starts and he should be rightly criticised for it it’s ok to get done early but once in you should make it count and Haris struggles to do it

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

Don’t be blind, Haris has been guilty of wasting starts and he should be rightly criticised for it it’s ok to get done early but once in you should make it count and Haris struggles to do it

Yeah should be dropped as your thread suggests.

 

[SM1989]

Should be dropped from the side until he learns to convert starts into big scores

 

[Xoib]

Yeah should be dropped as your thread suggests.

Yes if Usman gets a score here I would when Babar returns considering we stick to 5 batsman policy

 

[Khan12]

Poor from fans again.
Haris came in the 2nd over and played 20 minutes before lunch. A 30 in these conditions is as good as 50. Azhar scored 2 off 30 balls.

The bowling was same as our 2010 tour when we used to get all out for leass than 100. You guys really think conditions were ok to bat in first session?

Don't bother these people think he should be scoring centuries after every game. The ball was swinging and seaming hence it's easy to bat.

 

[Khan12]

So let me get this right people want our highest scorer of the series to be dropped.

 

[Xoib]

Don't bother these people think he should be scoring centuries after every game. The ball was swinging and seaming hence it's easy to bat.

Can you point out when he has hit a single century in his international career if you want you # 3 to have a celing of 20 and 30!then go support Bangladesh

 

[Khan12]

Can you point out when he has hit a single century in his international career if you want you # 3 to have a celing of 20 and 30!then go support Bangladesh

Can you tell me how many matches he has played?

 

[Khan12]

Can you point out when he has hit a single century in his international career if you want you # 3 to have a celing of 20 and 30!then go support Bangladesh

Aren't you the one who wants fawad and shehzad in the team if so maybe you should support Nepal then.

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

Can you point out when he has hit a single century in his international career if you want you # 3 to have a celing of 20 and 30!then go support Bangladesh

Can you point how many test matches he played and at what number? He was the (2nd) best batsman against SL and highest scorer for Pak in this series till now. And he should be dropped right? and dont tell us to support BD, sorry but we back our youngsters and know more about our domestic players than you lot who just want to chop and change players not letting the team to settle.

 

[Xoib]

Aren't you the one who wants fawad and shehzad in the team if so maybe you should support Nepal then.

Just because I am criticising Haris does not mean iam a Shehzad or Fawad fan I will call out on a player who is not delivering be it Fawad,Haris or bradman

 

[Mamoon]

He is the best batsman in the country, but he will not fulfill his potential because he was held back by our setup.

 

[Xoib]

Can you point how many test matches he played and at what number? He was the (2nd) best batsman against SL and highest scorer for Pak in this series till now. And he should be dropped right? and dont tell us to support BD, sorry but we back our youngsters and know more about our domestic players than you lot who just want to chop and change players not letting the team to settle.

Getting out after getting a start has been the story of his career no matter what the format I don’t see it changing in test cricket as well neither he has shown anything to suggest otherwise

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Best batsman in Pakistan easily. Was unlucky today

 

[The_Odd_One]

What's the use of such talent when you can't score even a 50?

Perhaps, Pakistan should keep him for limited overs cricket.

 

[Rayyman]

Has been disappointing to say the least.

 

[Billa86]

again not taking responsibility with batting

 

[Azrim_91]

Great timer of the ball... Awful in moving his feet. The only player in the history of the game I know that plays a cover drive by not moving his front foot towards the ball but moving his black leg away from it. Astonishing that a professional player doesn't see his flaws and try and work on it.

 

[Mainul]

Pak fans are so much impatient....

 

[Hasan123]

The only worry I have with him is how he gets out after getting a start. This needs to change. We aren't blessed with batsmen of Haris talent so we really need him to come good. He should be persisted with.

 

[Sirris]

I admit the guy is coming back from an injury and that PCB messed up his career.

However the consistency at which he gets out at around 30 is getting ridiculously absurd.

 

[Abdullah]

Needs to play especially overseas. Looks good out there in tough conditions compared to the others

 

[in_cutter]

Not convinced. Reminds me of the ‘classy’ Umar Amin. At 29, he does not have time to develop.

 

[sadida97]

Not convinced. Reminds me of the ‘classy’ Umar Amin. At 29, he does not have time to develop.

there is always time

 

[the Great Khan]

cant see him lasting very long if he continues like this..and we dint select fawad because of this guy? plz

 

[Khan12]

cant see him lasting very long if he continues like this..and we dint select fawad because of this guy? plz

Haris is million times the Batsmen fawad could ever be. If haris was selected ahead of fawad for the hockey team then you have a valid point. If I am not wrong haris is our highest scorer this series. We know you hate haris but you will need to live with it as he's going to play for us till he retires. There ain't a better potential test player then him in Pakistan and that's a fact.

 

[Loralai]

Did anyone catch Sikander Bakht on TV earlier today? He was saying that he had doubts over Sohail's mental strength, and said that he had problems with jinn aur booth in the past.

 

[Sirris]

Did anyone catch Sikander Bakht on TV earlier today? He was saying that he had doubts over Sohail's mental strength, and said that he had problems with jinn aur booth in the past.

Typical media fairytales. Or did Haris Sohail consult with Sikander Bakht regarding his issues?

I think the guy is just used to getting out in 30s so it has become a mental block. However I am willing to give him a bit more time to develop his confident and get over his issues. Whenever he comes to bat I do feel at ease until he approaches 30s.

 

[Loralai]

Typical media fairytales. Or did Haris Sohail consult with Sikander Bakht regarding his issues?

I think the guy is just used to getting out in 30s so it has become a mental block. However I am willing to give him a bit more time to develop his confident and get over his issues. Whenever he comes to bat I do feel at ease until he approaches 30s.

I was quite surprised by his statement - the first I have heard of this stuff.

I agree with you though - he needs to be given an extended run in the side.

 

[coy0607]

some similarities between early Umar Akmal and Haris Sohail so far:

both are talented stroke makers who are fun to watch
both get starts but have a difficult time converting to big knocks
both have fitness issues

Umar Akmal has some pretty serious disciplinary issues, but that didn't come out till at least 2-3 years into his career, and its still early days for Sohail

Not saying Haris Sohail is going down the Umar Akmal route, but he doesn't have a century in 30+ international innings after getting plenty of starts. And at 29, age isn't exactly on his side

he really needs to start scoring some runs

 

[Kroll]

Needs to show his class when Pakistan now requires it.

 

[in_cutter]

Honestly, I don’t even find the guy to be ‘elegant’..especially that ugly stance.

 

[cricketerB94]

Would prefer Babar opening and Haris at 3

My odi top 5 would be something like:

Fakhar
Babar
Haris
Sarfraz
Talat

Haris is more assured against pace bowling so he should open. Babar is already doing great at no.3 position so don't need to move his batting order around.

 

[in_cutter]

Another failure for saviour

Yea it was a good catch...but he should have played it along the ground.

 

[The_Odd_One]

The most overhyped batsman in the last 10 years. He's yet to score a 100 in any format should tell you he's your run of a mill Pakistani batsman. Should stick to shorter formats.

 

[coy0607]

What a disappointment, I’m ready to move on from him

 

[Rayyman]

Needs to be dropped. His performance hasn't been good, but I'm more concerned about his fitness.

The guy is simply not in shape to be a professional athlete. That should change or he doesn't deserve a spot in any team.

 

[Mamoon]

Best player of swing and seam in the world according to some.

 

[Gotham Cronie]

Haris Sohail's last two ODI innings on the tour of New Zealand: 50 & 63

Haris Sohail's ODI average in the UAE: 49.60

 

[Asif321]

Harris can be good if score is 120/3 something like this
If he is thrown at 20/2 he will not last long
A test player .

 

[ask_analyse_act]

PAK wasted at least 4 years behind Asad, Azhar & YK after 2011 WC. I wonder, if Haris was brought after the SF and given a permanent spot since 2011, what a player he could have been by now. In one sense, more than talent I think Babar is lucky to be born 6 years later, otherwise....

lol, they are still wasting him in the bench... take a look at how many ODIs has he played since his return and how many ODIs has Umar Amin played since his return in UAE... they use good proper batsmen in tough tours and replace them with ORDINARY when they are back in UAE...

 

[ask_analyse_act]

The most overhyped batsman in the last 10 years. He's yet to score a 100 in any format should tell you he's your run of a mill Pakistani batsman. Should stick to shorter formats.

For some it will take a long time but need to invest in correct batsman who can rotate strike. sachin scored his first ODI ton after 78 odis

 

[Zaz]

A middle order of hafeez malik and sarfraz is odis surely one of the weakest in the world in odis Surely harris should be in the team

If your gonna insist on them get harris in over someone like imad at least that will streghthen the batting and let the 3 mid order batters handle the 5th bowler duties

 

[Gotham Cronie]

Haris Sohail's last 11 ODIs:

70
3
41
51
44
52
89*
52*
50
63
13

 

[Gotham Cronie]

Average of 59

 

[Gotham Cronie]

Harris can be good if score is 120/3 something like this
If he is thrown at 20/2 he will not last long
A test player .

What are you going on about?

Last 2 innings in New Zealand:

Came in when Pakistan were 11/2 and scored 50
Came in when Pakistan were 19/2 and scored 63

 

[Syed1]

Surely he can't be worse than our present "batsman"

 

[The Viper]

Suprised the one player who has performed against non minnows can't get in the team.

 

[Markhor]

Only batsman with average of above 50 against non-minnows in 2018.

Pakistani conclusion: DROP HIM !

 

[Raja Danish]

Many would disagree with me but i feel he is the best batsman we have in our squad is it a test or odi but he is best when it comes to batting in top order from 1-4 he should be in the squad and give him the number to play consistently till the WC 2019..

 

[Bhaijaan]

Haris Sohail's last 11 ODIs:

70
3
41
51
44
52
89*
52*
50
63
13

Ok this is bizzare. Why is he out despite such good numbers?

 

[Hasan123]

Haris Sohail's last 11 ODIs:

70
3
41
51
44
52
89*
52*
50
63
13

Yet he is dropped and professor is selected for T20 performances.)

 

[Saj]

Haris Sohail's last 11 ODIs:

70
3
41
51
44
52
89*
52*
50
63
13

Good stats these and I think he should have been in today's starting line-up.

 

[Gotham Cronie]

Good stats these and I think he should have been in today's starting line-up.

1st ODI vs New Zealand in 2014 in the UAE:

Pakistan slump to 52/4, 86/5, & 124/6 chasing 247. Haris Sohail scores 85* and Pakistan wins by 3 wickets.


1st ODI vs New Zealand in 2018 in the UAE:

Pakistan slump to 8/3 & 73/5 chasing 267. Haris Sohail on the bench despite averaging almost 60 in his last 11 ODIs.

 

[Gotham Cronie]

Ever so classy

 

[Markhor]

We've wasted nearly the whole year in ODIs by benching Haris Sohail

I'm not saying he is the next Brian Lara but I'd argue we'd have been more competitive in NZ and the Asia Cup had we played him in the middle order.

He is the only batsman who averages 50 in ODIs against nonminnows in 2018 for Pakistan.

 

[CricFan2012]

We've wasted nearly the whole year in ODIs by benching Haris Sohail

I'm not saying he is the next Brian Lara but I'd argue we'd have been more competitive in NZ and the Asia Cup had we played him in the middle order.

He is the only batsman who averages 50 in ODIs against nonminnows in 2018 for Pakistan.

He IS the next Brian Lara.

When is the last time you have seen a Pakistani batsman play like that? He even looks better than Babar, if he was as fit then he could have become an ATG.

 

[Bewal Express]

I really liked his innings today because he hit boundries when needed to keep the pressure on the bowlers and rotated the strike.

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

Criminal to see him not being being in the playing X1 and even more disturbing because Sarfraz is a fan of his batting and even said in an interview that we are missing batsmen like Sharjeel and Haris in our odis team and also recently picked him in Karachi t20 side as an external pick.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

He was amazing today. Looks at a different level when he plays like that. Must play at 4 now. Could be crucial at the WC.

 

[Saj]

He was amazing today. Looks at a different level when he plays like that. Must play at 4 now. Could be crucial at the WC.

Absolutely spot on.

Some of the shots he played today were exceptional and he must be given a run in the team instead of being in and out of the ODI team.