"I am fully fit, have worked hard on my fitness, you'll see me in action in PSL 4" : Rumman Raees

[Abdullah719]

"I am fully fit, have worked hard on my fitness, you'll see me in action in PSL 4" : Rumman Raees

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rumman Raees "I am fully fit now, have worked very hard on my fitness and you will see me in action in PSL 4" <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HBLPSL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HBLPSL</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1092825271265345537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2019</a></blockquote>
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[MenInG]

Good to see him up and running. Lets hope for Pakistan's sake he can get a good PSL 4 under his belt.

 

[Sher Khan]

Looks like his lost some serious weight.

 

[ataullah]

Really under rated bowler. Great with mixing his pace and bowls with brains. I hope he has a great PSL and makes his way in world cup squad

 

[j_kazmi]

If he’s available then I don’t see why he wasn’t made captain.

Making Mohammed Sami captain is one of the dumbest decisions any cricket teams ever made.

 

[aloo paratha]

Hopefully he can come back bowling 135-140 and swinging the hall likes he was a year and a half ago. He and Junaid khan should be competing for the 3rd seamer spot.

 

[Pete Rose]

I mean he bowls fast legspinners. Not sure what folks are expecting

 

[Saj]

No cricket before the PSL. Risky, I just hope he isn't making a comeback when not fully fit.

 

[hitthestump]

Hopefully he can come back bowling 135-140 and swinging the hall likes he was a year and a half ago. He and Junaid khan should be competing for the 3rd seamer spot.

There's 1 WC slot open between him, Amir and Junaid for whoever wants it the most.

 

[gazza619]

He is a must for ODIs. We dont need the Wahabs and the Shinwaris spraying nonse at 139 mph. Instead we need a clever smart medium pacer who has a good change of pace and good yorkers. Rumman is that bowler.

 

[MMHS]

He is a must for ODIs. We dont need the Wahabs and the Shinwaris spraying nonse at 139 mph. Instead we need a clever smart medium pacer who has a good change of pace and good yorkers. Rumman is that bowler.

What extra he offers that Wahab or Shinwari doesn't? On top of that he'll bat below Hasan, doesn't field well and another lefti in the mix.

I don't think PAK needs any more left-arm pacer - Shaheen is there to stay, one Amir is enough for the time being, they can try JK as well but absolutely no need for another left-armer unless he offers some thing extra - that's blistering pace (like Wahab) or extraordinary lift (Like Irfaaaan) or prodigious swing with new ball (like the old retired man).

The MOST important player in this PSL for PAK's WC perspective is Amad Butt - whole PP should pray that he has a stunning PSL, so that PAK can take a 6'1"+ right arm fast medium bowler, who hits the deck with up-right seem from high arm action and who can hit a bit with bat from No. 8/9 as well.

I am afraid Ruman Raees is going to disappoint a lot of fans here - he doesn't offer much more than Shinwari.

 

[gazza619]

What extra he offers that Wahab or Shinwari doesn't? On top of that he'll bat below Hasan, doesn't field well and another lefti in the mix.

I don't think PAK needs any more left-arm pacer - Shaheen is there to stay, one Amir is enough for the time being, they can try JK as well but absolutely no need for another left-armer unless he offers some thing extra - that's blistering pace (like Wahab) or extraordinary lift (Like Irfaaaan) or prodigious swing with new ball (like the old retired man).

The MOST important player in this PSL for PAK's WC perspective is Amad Butt - whole PP should pray that he has a stunning PSL, so that PAK can take a 6'1"+ right arm fast medium bowler, who hits the deck with up-right seem from high arm action and who can hit a bit with bat from No. 8/9 as well.

I am afraid Ruman Raees is going to disappoint a lot of fans here - he doesn't offer much more than Shinwari.

I rate Runman much higher than Shinwari. I dont think it is about right arm fast bowlers or left arm fast bowlers. It is about quality bowlers who are smart enough to change their pace. I like Junaid too because he bowls very good cutters.

I am afraid Shinwari is the way way bottom of the list of bowlers who will have an international future.

 

[Titan24]

What extra he offers that Wahab or Shinwari doesn't? On top of that he'll bat below Hasan, doesn't field well and another lefti in the mix.

I don't think PAK needs any more left-arm pacer - Shaheen is there to stay, one Amir is enough for the time being, they can try JK as well but absolutely no need for another left-armer unless he offers some thing extra - that's blistering pace (like Wahab) or extraordinary lift (Like Irfaaaan) or prodigious swing with new ball (like the old retired man).

The MOST important player in this PSL for PAK's WC perspective is Amad Butt - whole PP should pray that he has a stunning PSL, so that PAK can take a 6'1"+ right arm fast medium bowler, who hits the deck with up-right seem from high arm action and who can hit a bit with bat from No. 8/9 as well.

I am afraid Ruman Raees is going to disappoint a lot of fans here - he doesn't offer much more than Shinwari.

He might not be extraordinary but offers decent swing with new ball, has one of the best slow balls around and more than that offers a smart brain which as overall package is more than Shinwari and Wahab.

 

[Abdullah]

What extra he offers that Wahab or Shinwari doesn't? On top of that he'll bat below Hasan, doesn't field well and another lefti in the mix.

I don't think PAK needs any more left-arm pacer - Shaheen is there to stay, one Amir is enough for the time being, they can try JK as well but absolutely no need for another left-armer unless he offers some thing extra - that's blistering pace (like Wahab) or extraordinary lift (Like Irfaaaan) or prodigious swing with new ball (like the old retired man).

The MOST important player in this PSL for PAK's WC perspective is Amad Butt - whole PP should pray that he has a stunning PSL, so that PAK can take a 6'1"+ right arm fast medium bowler, who hits the deck with up-right seem from high arm action and who can hit a bit with bat from No. 8/9 as well.

I am afraid Ruman Raees is going to disappoint a lot of fans here - he doesn't offer much more than Shinwari.

He ain't gonna lose the plot when batters are coming after him.
A thinking bowler

 

[MMHS]

^^ Both of you. Shinwari was the heart throb of PP until he bowled at batsmen good on back foot and on true wickets where batsman can hit through the line. His ODI stats are still mind blowing - 23 wickets in 12 innings, average of 17, SR 21, economy <5 and 3 innings of 4 or more wickets out of 12.

Raees has bowled most of his career in UAE, PAK or WIN - tracks where ball grips; therefore the comparison isn't fair, neither it's conclusive. He doesn't offer more than what PAK already has and definitely doesn't make it ahead of Shaheen & Amir (who is still the most skillful pacer - PAK would have won both T20s had he been playing; you'll see it tomorrow). In ODI, there is absolutely no place for Raees even in 2nd XI, because he doesn't make it among top 6 pacers, neither can make it as bowling all-rounder.

PP has to change this habit of hyping payers out side squad - that again puts the blame on selectors, rather than scarcity of quality players. Raees is coming back from a long term injury - business usual, he'll take some time to get back into his rhythm. There is absolutely ZERO chance for him to make the WC squad or may be even preliminary of 35.

 

[nextover666666]

It's a shame he got injured he would have done well in South Africa pitches that being said if he can find his form he should be in the World Cup squad

 

[Pete Rose]

^^ Both of you. Shinwari was the heart throb of PP until he bowled at batsmen good on back foot and on true wickets where batsman can hit through the line. His ODI stats are still mind blowing - 23 wickets in 12 innings, average of 17, SR 21, economy <5 and 3 innings of 4 or more wickets out of 12.

Raees has bowled most of his career in UAE, PAK or WIN - tracks where ball grips; therefore the comparison isn't fair, neither it's conclusive. He doesn't offer more than what PAK already has and definitely doesn't make it ahead of Shaheen & Amir (who is still the most skillful pacer - PAK would have won both T20s had he been playing; you'll see it tomorrow). In ODI, there is absolutely no place for Raees even in 2nd XI, because he doesn't make it among top 6 pacers, neither can make it as bowling all-rounder.

PP has to change this habit of hyping payers out side squad - that again puts the blame on selectors, rather than scarcity of quality players. Raees is coming back from a long term injury - business usual, he'll take some time to get back into his rhythm. There is absolutely ZERO chance for him to make the WC squad or may be even preliminary of 35.

It is quite possible to not want either player in the squad. The sample size for ruman is pretty small. 9 games, five of which were in new zealand. there really isnt anything there for me to get excited about, he probably needs play more. I am not sure we need to take him to the world cup to see that.
The bowlers will be afridi, aamir, hasan, faheem, shadab, maybe abbas

 

[aloo paratha]

There's 1 WC slot open between him, Amir and Junaid for whoever wants it the most.

2 out of the 3. Shinwari definitely won't be there. Hasan and Shaheen are locked in.

 

[giri26]

2 out of the 3. Shinwari definitely won't be there. Hasan and Shaheen are locked in.

Afridi, yes but not sure about Hasan though. Over the last year or so except for the series against Zimbabwe, he has been toothless. He has 21 wickets in 18 games at an average of 35.8 and economy of 5.48. If we break that up further:
7 games vs NZ 8 wickets ave 42 and econ 6.52
2 games vs IND no wickets econ 6.53
3 games vs SA 2 wickets ave 53 econ 4.41
The only 2 teams he has done well against is Zimbabwe and Hong Kong.

 

[moghul]

He has increased his pace also, now bowing at 123-126 range, wow.

 

[Titan24]

^^ Both of you. Shinwari was the heart throb of PP until he bowled at batsmen good on back foot and on true wickets where batsman can hit through the line. His ODI stats are still mind blowing - 23 wickets in 12 innings, average of 17, SR 21, economy <5 and 3 innings of 4 or more wickets out of 12.

Raees has bowled most of his career in UAE, PAK or WIN - tracks where ball grips; therefore the comparison isn't fair, neither it's conclusive. He doesn't offer more than what PAK already has and definitely doesn't make it ahead of Shaheen & Amir (who is still the most skillful pacer - PAK would have won both T20s had he been playing; you'll see it tomorrow). In ODI, there is absolutely no place for Raees even in 2nd XI, because he doesn't make it among top 6 pacers, neither can make it as bowling all-rounder.

PP has to change this habit of hyping payers out side squad - that again puts the blame on selectors, rather than scarcity of quality players. Raees is coming back from a long term injury - business usual, he'll take some time to get back into his rhythm. There is absolutely ZERO chance for him to make the WC squad or may be even preliminary of 35.

I agree that his chances are minimal unless he does something exceptional.

But, he played in NZ as well and was probably the highest wicket taker in the ODI series for Pak.

 

[Titan24]

He has increased his pace also, now bowing at 123-126 range, wow.

He was regularly bowling at around 135 kph and some deliveries touching 140 kph.

I guess you are confusing him with Imran Khan jnr.

 

[Titan24]

Afridi, yes but not sure about Hasan though. Over the last year or so except for the series against Zimbabwe, he has been toothless. He has 21 wickets in 18 games at an average of 35.8 and economy of 5.48. If we break that up further:
7 games vs NZ 8 wickets ave 42 and econ 6.52
2 games vs IND no wickets econ 6.53
3 games vs SA 2 wickets ave 53 econ 4.41
The only 2 teams he has done well against is Zimbabwe and Hong Kong.

Hasnt been in best of the forms but his heroics in CT 17 which was in England are enough to get him selected for the WC in Eng.

 

[Syed1]

I mean he bowls fast legspinners. Not sure what folks are expecting

Raees could be blindfolded and limp his way to the crease and still not go for 63 off his 4 overs like phasst Shinwari.

 

[Darkrai]

Looking at Hasan and Shinwari's bowling, we could really use him.

 

[Pete Rose]

Raees could be blindfolded and limp his way to the crease and still not go for 63 off his 4 overs like phasst Shinwari.

It’s not a binary choice

 

[Sher Khan]

Rumman Raees showed potential. I think his a better batsman than a no 11. He had some clever variations at the death. If he can increase his speed a bit he will become very handy in the shorter formats.

 

[Mirpur express]

Showed great potential b4 injury .. underrated guy wish him all the best

 

[hadi123]

Damn not a fan of that haircut. He was quite good looking before.

Anyway on topic, glad to see him fit again, he was out for a whole year, I hope it doesn't affect him for the rest of his career. I think he can be good for us in T20I's but in ODI's, not so sure.

 

[Saj]

One thing this guy did have was variety and a very good slower ball.

When you have been out for so long, it's always tough when you make a comeback.

Let's see if he's still any good when he makes his comeback.

 

[moghul]

He was regularly bowling at around 135 kph and some deliveries touching 140 kph.

I guess you are confusing him with Imran Khan jnr.

IK Junior is 120-123 bowler, Rummam is much faster, can bowl in high 120s at times, hardy ever bowls in 130s, hence not a bowler to play international cricket.

 

[MMHS]

^^ Both of you. Shinwari was the heart throb of PP until he bowled at batsmen good on back foot and on true wickets where batsman can hit through the line. His ODI stats are still mind blowing - 23 wickets in 12 innings, average of 17, SR 21, economy <5 and 3 innings of 4 or more wickets out of 12.

Raees has bowled most of his career in UAE, PAK or WIN - tracks where ball grips; therefore the comparison isn't fair, neither it's conclusive. He doesn't offer more than what PAK already has and definitely doesn't make it ahead of Shaheen & Amir (who is still the most skillful pacer - PAK would have won both T20s had he been playing; you'll see it tomorrow). In ODI, there is absolutely no place for Raees even in 2nd XI, because he doesn't make it among top 6 pacers, neither can make it as bowling all-rounder.

PP has to change this habit of hyping payers out side squad - that again puts the blame on selectors, rather than scarcity of quality players. Raees is coming back from a long term injury - business usual, he'll take some time to get back into his rhythm. There is absolutely ZERO chance for him to make the WC squad or may be even preliminary of 35.

I hope PP has seen some light ...........

 

[Arsalan Pro]

I hope PP has seen some light ...........

I made a thread on that on Feb 3.

 

[DRsohail]

[MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION] i had the feeling that we invested in wrong man which was Fahim Rather than Ammad Butt.

 

[IAJ]

He has a lovely smile Ma sha Allah

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Good news. A brilliant LOC bowler who knows his game and a good tactician as well. Should have been leading Pakistan's T20i bowling attack IMO by now.
Hopefully the rehab is complete and he is fit and firing.

I would still like to think that Junaid is ahead of both him and Shinwari for the 3rd fast bowlers slot for the WC. Think 3 of Hasan, Shaheen, Junaid or Amir will play with any one missing out. Knowing our "think tank" it's likely going to be Junaid sadly.

 

[MenInG]

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