[EXCLUSIVE] "I am just waiting for my turn": Ali Zaryab

[The Bald Eagle]

Former Pakistan U19 standout Ali Zaryab engaged in an exclusive conversation with PakPassion as he joined Mohammad Aizaz, sharing insights about his cricketing journey, aspirations and his favorite left-handed batter among other topics.

Key Discussion Points:

• Cricket Journey: Reflects on his experiences and growth in the sport.
• His cricketing Idol: Discusses his admiration for a prominent left-handed player that he looked up to as an idol and inspiration.
• Lack of adequate chances despite domestic success: Highlights his efforts involved in scoring runs at the domestic level and the challenge of facing limited opportunities.
• Ambitions and goals for his career: Outlines his future goals and aspirations in cricket.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Ali Zaryab is a talented player with a clear vision and a grounded approach, eager to prove himself on the big stage.

I hope he comes good and performance in domestics to have a go in the national side.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Ali Zaryab is a talented player with a clear vision and a grounded approach, eager to prove himself on the big stage.

I hope he comes good and performance in domestics to have a go in the national side.

In Pakistan, talent not always get appreciate. Ali Zaryab case another example of it.

 

[emranabbas]

he seems like a decent batsmen and probably will be playing for Pakistan in the near future, looking forward to see him.





Disclaimer: this is based on his recent performances, if in future or in international cricket he is an awful please don't take knives out on me, and my support and backing for him is only if he performs well for Pakistan, if he doesn't perform well for Pakistan I will not support him.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Lahore Whites' Ali Zaryab remained unbeaten on 91 off 173 on Day 2 of the third match in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2024 Triangular Stage, setting the stage for their side to surpass the trail and establish a competitive lead.

 

[FearlessRoar]

202* (357) - 2nd First Class double-century for opener Ali Zaryab

A stellar knock for Lahore Whites against Sialkot in the Triangular Stage of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2024

 

[Muhammad Saad]

Can’t play swing , can’t play bounce, next please

 

[m.shah]

Can’t play swing , can’t play bounce, next please

Who can play swing and bounce in Pakistan??You need to respect domestic performers otherwise you will get stuck with Shan

 

[hur rizvi]

Seems to be knocking on the door for national selection

 

[Muhammad Saad]

Seems to be knocking on the door for national selection

With a FC avg of 38 and list A and T20 avg in mid 20s ?no thank you.

 

[hur rizvi]

With a FC avg of 38 and list A and T20 avg in mid 20s ?no thank you.

Talking purely for the long format. He seems to have decent FC stats and good domestic experience

With shan ultimately leaving, we will need 1 opener

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

He looks very similar to Saud Shakeel aesthetically. Plays the ball very late, which is a trait I admire in a batsman. Remains to be seen how good he is.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Seems to be knocking on the door for national selection

too early to say because handling pressure of International cricket is something different.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Scored a solid century during the Shaheens' tour of England, an unbeaten 100 off 141 balls in the second innings of the three-day match against SACA & MCC Young Cricketers XI.

Looks like a pretty solid player.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Finally, he got his well-deserved addition to the red-ball camp... Could be the first step towards his ultimate goal to represent Pakistan.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1964594661848232031

 

[The Bald Eagle]

What an injustice, but it is typical of PCB
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Abhishek Sharma and Ali Zaryab both played in the 2018 U19 World Cup. Ali Zaryab averaged 54, while Abhishek averaged 26.

Since then, Abhishek has featured in 150 T20 matches, whereas Ali Zaryab has played only one.

This highlights the difference in how India and Pakistan nurture their cricketing talent.

 

[Usman Chadda]

What an injustice, but it is typical of PCB
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Abhishek Sharma and Ali Zaryab both played in the 2018 U19 World Cup. Ali Zaryab averaged 54, while Abhishek averaged 26.

Since then, Abhishek has featured in 150 T20 matches, whereas Ali Zaryab has played only one.

This highlights the difference in how India and Pakistan nurture their cricketing talent.

Maybe Ali Zaryab is more suited to the longer forms of the game, while Abhishek had the talent to transform himself into a good T20 cricketer?

Average tells us nothing. This highlights lack of understanding of the modern day LOI game more than PCB's mismanagement.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Maybe Ali Zaryab is more suited to the longer forms of the game, while Abhishek had the talent to transform himself into a good T20 cricketer?

Average tells us nothing. This highlights lack of understanding of the modern day LOI game more than PCB's mismanagement.

Yes, Ali Zaryab is best suited for Tests but poor soul still searching for chances. PCB is yet to cater such talents.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Yes, Ali Zaryab is best suited for Tests but poor soul still searching for chances. PCB is yet to cater such talents.

PCB is not interested in Test cricket, it's just staring us in the face now. They are removing tests to play more limited overs cricket, has been happening since Ehsan Mani's time so it's not even something you can only blame the current chairman for.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

What an injustice, but it is typical of PCB
===
Abhishek Sharma and Ali Zaryab both played in the 2018 U19 World Cup. Ali Zaryab averaged 54, while Abhishek averaged 26.

Since then, Abhishek has featured in 150 T20 matches, whereas Ali Zaryab has played only one.

This highlights the difference in how India and Pakistan nurture their cricketing talent.

He has played no significant white ball cricket even at domestic level, his FC stats are average and his Shaheen's ton came against an MCC + South Asian academy side.

Very difficult to judge his ability based on that.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1977734077164761110

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Should get a chance ahead of Shafique.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Has been performing well in domestics... Certainly can be tried at home.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

What an injustice, but it is typical of PCB
===
Abhishek Sharma and Ali Zaryab both played in the 2018 U19 World Cup. Ali Zaryab averaged 54, while Abhishek averaged 26.

Since then, Abhishek has featured in 150 T20 matches, whereas Ali Zaryab has played only one.

This highlights the difference in how India and Pakistan nurture their cricketing talent.

I remember watching Ali Zaryab in that tournament. He played a match-winning knock against South Africa U-19s, but in general, I though he struggled with strike-rotation, scoring fluently like a lot of other Pakistani batsmen. He played well but he was far from one of the most impressive batsmen in that tournament. Shubman Gill, Prithvi Shaw, Finn Allen, Alick Athanze, Harry Brook, all looked far more impressive.

 

[hur rizvi]

Ali zaryab certainly knocking on the door. Has consistently performed for many years now