How have Babar Azam and Sami Aslam progressed in their careers?

[sehsan]

I have heard a lot about these 2 youngsters, both seems to be talented and both have played important innings at this level. Both opens for Pakistan U-19 team and it should be easy to compare as both player play at the same position.

Who do you think is the most talented out of these 2? Is one better technically than other or which player have better temperament?

Your thoughts?

 

[LastLaugh_PK]

Never seen them bat.. but from the scorecard it seems that whenever Sami gets in he scores a big one.. and that too at a very very good strikerate..

But people who have seen them bat rate Babar very highly!..

 

[Bullet Drive]

Have seen Babar bat but not Sami. Babar has a very very good technique. Very pleasing to the eye also. Haven't seen Sami but he scores big usually.

Also noticed Babar is fairly inconsistent whereas Sami is the more consistent!

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

We actually have a poster who is an expert at judging players techniques simply by looking at scorecards, I think we need to wait for his input

 

[sehsan]

First match starting tomorrow against Afg. Some people might be able to watch it in the ground, please let us know what you think about these 2 youngsters.

 

[LegCutter]

We actually have a poster who is an expert at judging players techniques simply by looking at scorecards, I think we need to wait for his input

Lol who are you talking about.

And btw in a few years they'll be competing for the same spot as they're both openers.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Lol who are you talking about.

And btw in a few years they'll be competing for the same spot as they're both openers.

Or they could be opening together

 

[LastLaugh_PK]

Or they could be opening together

Or neither of them make it to that level.. Remember Ahmed Shehzad and Khalid Latif were also superstars at this level..

 

[LegCutter]

Or they could be opening together

With Hafeez and Azhar Ali opening atm, it seems unlikely; although I would love to see Hafeez relinquish the opening spot and move down to no 6 or 7 where he belongs.

 

[IAJ]

we actually have a poster who is an expert at judging players techniques simply by looking at scorecards, i think we need to wait for his input

ms?

 

[UmarMalik]

We actually have a poster who is an expert at judging players techniques simply by looking at scorecards, I think we need to wait for his input

Hahaha, I think half of the people on Pakpassion are an expert in that

 

[Ismailtoca]

Thing to note: Sami Aslam (atleast claims) is 16 years old

 

[sunnykhan]

Seen Babar Azam bat and he is definitely a batsman to watch out for. Despite Sami Aslam scoring tons of runs I just need to watch him play before commenting anything on him.

 

[kingusama92]

Have watched Babar Azam bat and I think he's one of the brightest talents in the world at his age. Beautiful technique that will flourish at the international level.

If he keeps at it, he'll become a true leader for our team down the road.

Sami Aslam is an intriguing prospect as most haven't watched him. It's all based on stats, but he hasn't put a foot wrong.

 

[Animal]

Both of them should be inducted into the senior team ASAP, because your batting needs fresh blood and these lads sound like good prospects.

 

[BoomBoomCricket]

2019 WC openers

perhaps sooner

 

[MMHS]

I haven't seen Sami ever, but did have glimpses of a younger Babar last time. If IND-PAK both don't finish as group Champion or R'up, they 'll meet in QF, a match which 'll be live telecast-ed. I 'll definitely watch that match to see the batsmen from either side for a fair assesment.

What I have seen so far, Babar has a very good technic, based on forward balance (i. e. he is comfortable to take perfect length balls on front foot, rather than back foot) with good shots throughout V. Nothing wrong with that, Rahul used the same while SWaugh was extremely opposite. However, I noticed that historically batsmen batting at 1-3 prefer front-foot while 4-7 are more comfortable on BF. Top order batsmen who could master both finished as the likes of Viv, Sunil, Greg, Lara, SRT, Inzi or Panta.

Biggest problem that I see in Babar is his weakness against spin. Being a subcontinent batsman, I just don't think he is that comfortable against spin, but I might be wrong. I think it was Javed (or Sunil) once said that like the ducklings need not to be taught swimming, Subcontinent batsmen are by born better spin players for their foot-work, flexible wrist & flight reading ability - but, I have seen Babar very little for a final judgment. His another weakness is concentration - a player of his caliber has too many 30s & 40s. He has a tendency of losing it after after surviving the hard period. Need to work on that.

I haven't seen a single ball of Sami, so absolutely no idea about his technic. But from the score cards, one thing is evident - he has the perfect gear box of a top order batsman. Once set, he stays long & his strike rate improves gradually. He starts with a positive frame of mind & don't waste too many balls - if survives the first 10 overs, just shifts the gear for next 25 overs to keep in touch & then press the gas again. This is the best formula of top order batting in ODI & the best exponent of this tactics was a certain SRT, taken from him now is Kohli. No wonder SRT had that many ODI 100s & the first man to cross him 'll be Virat. (No comparison with Sami though, yet).

I was reading the CricInfo scorecard for both of Sami's 100 in KL, he looks to be very good cutter & puller - must be good on back foot. He had some flashy extra cover drives, mostly away from his body - how good he 'll finish in the long run, depends on his composure on this part of his game. There 'll ever only be 1 BC Lara, but a lot of batsmen had survived or 'll survive by controlling aggression, & it's up to Sami. Even in his U19 domestic career, he has so many big hundreds that I am sure session long concentration & domination is a big asset of Sami, but not sure how good is his technic - what his limit against persistent quality attack. Wish he can get a big score in one of the televised matches.

However, in this PAK lineup, the batsman whom I rate most is that boy Waheed - he is a finisher. A brilliant player at his level coming at 4/5 with very good head on shoulders. Only concern is, I am not sure how good he is in off-side shots (Most of his runs were scored in on-side, no issues, if he is an exponent of good wrist).

If these 3 boys does well in this WC & are really good, I am sure they 'll not be missed by Dav. Dav is a master of developing promising young boys into world class batsmen. He developed a young Mahela, Sanga & Dilshan in his tenure with Lanka & almost at tender age, virtually from school cricket, brought Ashraful, Sakib, Tamim & Rahim. Later with his tenure in NCA Bangalore, he had significant work on Virat, Rahne, Rohit, Raina, Munkund or Pujara. All 3 'll make into PAK National team, may be even as early as '15 WC, if they can pass the Dav filter of attitude.

However, someone has to tell these boys, religiously daily, if possible twice or thrice a day - "Afridi is a slogger, with a garbage technic & shameful attitude, an insult to God gifted talent. Afridi is a coward, instead of fighting it out, he tries the easy way by showing false aggression. Those who idolizes Afridi 'll end up like Umar Akmal, instead of Virat Kohli".

Like the PPers add more on those boys & the 2 Indian boys as well. That Indian Captain is a gem, & I told exactly the same words to one of my friends, 4 years back.

 

[Justcrazy]

^^^^

Top Post ..... as usual

Well as far my thought is that Certainly I think Sami is a better player and will do well.

As far as Babaar is concerned I do not want him to concentrate on bowling and become another Mansoor Amjad. He should think himself to be a batsman and train like a batsman.

 

[sehsan]

This would be the opportunity for most of us to watch these lads first time so please comment after watching them.

 

[Inswinger]

One thing that really stands out about Babar is his composure at the crease. He never lets the situation get to him. Kid's got ice in his veins.

 

[sehsan]

1st ball of the match and sami played a loose drive away from the body, got out on Zero.

 

[iafzal]

This would be the opportunity for most of us to watch these lads first time so please comment after watching them.

so much for that, I guess we can only analyze Babar today

 

[HASHAM2]

Both Have Bright Future

Both Should be Next Pakistani Batsman in Line for debut
Sami aslam and Babar azam

 

[Extreme Pace]

None, both should be playing FC cricket for now. Sami Aslam should play the U19 WC next year and Babar Azam should play another season of domestic at the very least.

 

[gazza619]

What we actually need right now are two good quality fast bowlers who can hold a bat at no.8 and 9..

Bhatti and Tanveer disappointed big time today. .Anwar Ali has his weaknesses with the ball..

Don't think we can draft Babar or Sami at the moment though.

 

[shehzadd]

Sami Aslam is the most deserving player in pak domestic to play for Pakistan. How he is not getting selected, creats a lot of confusion for me. He is a permanet solution for Pak opening with sharjeel. Please note this:

 

[Zero]

Sami Aslam is the most deserving player in pak domestic to play for Pakistan. How he is not getting selected, creats a lot of confusion for me. He is a permanet solution for Pak opening with sharjeel. Please note this:

He's just very young.
But I agree that he should be chosen.
This series would have been great for him.

 

[Myrmidon]

Sami Aslam

Do not want another Akmal in the team, there will be four of them then, more player power

 

[awaisrehman]

Babar Azam

 

[Myrmidon]

We actually have a poster who is an expert at judging players techniques simply by looking at scorecards, I think we need to wait for his input

) that was way too funny

 

[as-95]

Sami seems to be performing better in first class so far. Both good prospects. Any info on How has that Umar Waheed lad progressed since the poster MMHS posted? Seems a good prospect judging by his post.

 

[khurramsk]

Baber Azam started well and he maybe a good one to have in the team but he is not an opener anymore. in domestic matches that i have seen he bats one down for some reason and in this season he has not been in good form either. he has been getting out in similar fashion on regular basis. Until he works out on his weakness he should be in domestic matches and he needs to start performing better also.

Sami Aslam is much better in comparison. he seems to have a habbit of playing big innings consistently, which makes him the kind of player we need at the top in national team. he is more like sharjeel in terms of foot work, do not move much but has good hand eye co ordination though he is not as aggressive as sharjeel. he is still very young and is better to spend some time in domestic cricket before throwing up at the natinoal level.

Babar Azam is also a cousin of Akmal brothers. it may spark a few fans and he will be under ALOT of pressure since akmal brothers are not increasing their fan club anymore so if he has to come into the team he better come when he is in top form.

 

[gazza619]

Sami Aslam and Babar Azam played a lot of cricket together and they used to be mentioned as a dou a few years ago.

They have been involved in so many partnerships at junior level, can the two alongside Haris Sohail and Shan Masood give us the solidity or sanity that our batting order needs?

Sami Aslam gave some gutsy performances in tests but was sidelined for some unknown reason. Is he disliked by Inzi? May be Sami in the team would mean curtains for Imam?

 

[Salman4.]

Sami Aslam and Babar Azam played a lot of cricket together and they used to be mentioned as a dou a few years ago.

They have been involved in so many partnerships at junior level, can the two alongside Haris Sohail and Shan Masood give us the solidity or sanity that our batting order needs?

Sami Aslam gave some gutsy performances in tests but was sidelined for some unknown reason. Is he disliked by Inzi? May be Sami in the team would mean curtains for Imam?

Sami is not performing in domestics.

 

[Ahmed216]

Sami Aslam and Babar Azam played a lot of cricket together and they used to be mentioned as a dou a few years ago.

They have been involved in so many partnerships at junior level, can the two alongside Haris Sohail and Shan Masood give us the solidity or sanity that our batting order needs?

Sami Aslam gave some gutsy performances in tests but was sidelined for some unknown reason. Is he disliked by Inzi? May be Sami in the team would mean curtains for Imam?

Sami has everything but huge problem is his attitude which is always evident in his interviews

 

[topspin]

Sami Aslam and Babar Azam played a lot of cricket together and they used to be mentioned as a dou a few years ago.

They have been involved in so many partnerships at junior level, can the two alongside Haris Sohail and Shan Masood give us the solidity or sanity that our batting order needs?

Sami Aslam gave some gutsy performances in tests but was sidelined for some unknown reason. Is he disliked by Inzi? May be Sami in the team would mean curtains for Imam?

Sami Aslam is too slow. He's been given 13 tests averaging around 30 with a SR of under 40, why should he be in contention for Pakistan A? (let alone the first XI of the national side).

 

[sully3]

Sami Aslam and Babar Azam played a lot of cricket together and they used to be mentioned as a dou a few years ago.

They have been involved in so many partnerships at junior level, can the two alongside Haris Sohail and Shan Masood give us the solidity or sanity that our batting order needs?

Sami Aslam gave some gutsy performances in tests but was sidelined for some unknown reason. Is he disliked by Inzi? May be Sami in the team would mean curtains for Imam?

Say what you want, Sami was given a chance and was part of the test team for 2 years, he himself choose chicken Karahi over playing for Pakistan. He reminds me of another 90's cricketer like Sarfraz.

lets be honest we all know Sami's time with the national team was done when Micky caught him red handed ordering chicken Karahi to his hotel room through room service when the team had been given strick orders and diet plans on what to eat.


If you cant be fit, hit the gym and eat healthy which is the basics of cricket world wide then im sorry Sami just didnt want playing for pakistan enough. And what for a Damn chicken Karahi in a hotel in Australia.

 

[sully3]

Sami Aslam and Babar Azam played a lot of cricket together and they used to be mentioned as a dou a few years ago.

They have been involved in so many partnerships at junior level, can the two alongside Haris Sohail and Shan Masood give us the solidity or sanity that our batting order needs?

Sami Aslam gave some gutsy performances in tests but was sidelined for some unknown reason. Is he disliked by Inzi? May be Sami in the team would mean curtains for Imam?

and just for comparisons i watched Virat Kohlis breakfast of champions episode on YT, where he was asked what his favoruite food is (Butter chicken) and when asked when was the last time he ate it, his reply was i havent touched a piece of nan or butter chicken in 4 years. i will eat as much butter chicken as my heart desires when i retire. till then im on a strict vegeterian diet.
meanwhile our Sami was ordering karahi via room service after the team dinner a day before a match. Priorties mate !!