"I am ready to open in domestic cricket and for Pakistan if required" : Usman Salahuddin

[Shoaibbtt]

ahha yup, same here

One channel/group of people said it right. When you get your chance, whoever the opposition and whatever the conditions you must try and snatch your chances because who knows when you next get a chance in the scenario you fail.

Imran had a golden opportunity in the Zimbabwe series to show some courage but his lack luster 91 and then his dismissal in the 2nd test was nothing short of appalling.

 

[shamaan]

I really hope he has a good season opening for Central if he does then he should be opening for Pakistan definitely.both imaam,usman salahuddin need to have a good season if they do then both should part of the test squad.

 

[MenInG]

Still no place for Usman in the Pakistan line-up; So when will he get a chance?

 

[Markhor]

Devon Conway's debut has shown yet again how players with proven domestic pedigrees are more likely to smoothly transition into international cricket than someone picked on the basis of what they MIGHT do in 3-4 years.

Abdullah Shafiq may well become a great Test cricketer in a few years time.

However at this moment in time, there's no justification for selecting Abdullah Shafique (or Imran Butt for that matter) over Usman Salahuddin (who has the same FC average as Devon Conway).

 

[Saj]

If they are saying that domestic performance is the yardstick then there is no reason why this guy keeps getting ignored.

Now if there is some other reason which I feel there may be, then that should be clarified to him.

 

[Titan24]

Devon Conway showing pretty smooth transition from no 3 in FC cricket to open in test cricket. Not comparing both but, maybe worth a try with Usman Salahudin as well when required as he did pretty decently at no 3 for CP in QAE 2020. In test cricket opening vs no 3 requires more of a mental adjustment than technical, so the point is Usman can still be tried as opener irrespective of if he opens or bats at no 3 in domestic cricket.

 

[Yk313]

Devon Conway showing pretty smooth transition from no 3 in FC cricket to open in test cricket. Not comparing both but, maybe worth a try with Usman Salahudin as well when required as he did pretty decently at no 3 for CP in QAE 2020. In test cricket opening vs no 3 requires more of a mental adjustment than technical, so the point is Usman can still be tried as opener irrespective of if he opens or bats at no 3 in domestic cricket.

Again, most No.3s are you effectively openers and anyone worth their salt batting at No.3 should be capable of opening. If US is any good, he should be in the mix of openers. So should Imam.

 

[Saj]

He's not getting straight answers.

First they said not enough runs.

Then they said strike-rate was too low.

Then they said he only made big scores in second half of the season.

 

[MenInG]

He has to be given a go now as an opener.

 

[Bewal Express]

No one is worse than Imran Butt. Straight balls are played as if they are hand grenades

 

[b.lesner]

He has to be given a go now as an opener.

Only choice available for test opener in Pakistan if selectors didn't figure out yet.

 

[TeymurBlake]

Usman Salahuddin is a clear option to open for Pakistan in tests.

 

[Amjid Javed]

He's not getting straight answers.

First they said not enough runs.

Then they said strike-rate was too low.

Then they said he only made big scores in second half of the season.

Just goes to show how corrupt and pathetic our selectors are. the pick one season wonders like Butt, imam etc.. yet ignore others.

 

[Titan24]

Has been drafted by Southern Punjab for the 2021-22 domestic season.

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Usman Salahuddin has signed as next season's overseas professional for Cockermouth Cricket Club who play in the Cumbria Cricket League <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SajSadiqCricket/status/1471457617042100227?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2021</a></blockquote>
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[Amjid Javed]

He's not getting straight answers.

First they said not enough runs.

Then they said strike-rate was too low.

Then they said he only made big scores in second half of the season.

Needs to change his surname to Masood or ul Haq. Then he will get special nepotism quota selection that each pakistan squad has.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Needs to change his surname to Masood or ul Haq. Then he will get special nepotism quota selection that each pakistan squad has.

I don't get the hype, he's not all that to be honest. He was pretty poor in his debut and his SR is pretty poor as evidenced recently in the SL A series. In his last 2 seasons of QeA his SR average has been in the low 40s which is not acceptable.

 

[shamaan]

I don't get the hype, he's not all that to be honest. He was pretty poor in his debut and his SR is pretty poor as evidenced recently in the SL A series. In his last 2 seasons of QeA his SR average has been in the low 40s which is not acceptable.

Atleast he has a decent technique and can bat for long periods.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Atleast he has a decent technique and can bat for long periods.

So are we playing for draws or wins? Waaaay too slow. Go look at the records first and you'll know what i mean.

 

[shamaan]

So are we playing for draws or wins? Waaaay too slow. Go look at the records first and you'll know what i mean.

What about draws instead of loses ?

I already know his record don't need to look again.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

What about draws instead of loses ?

I already know his record don't need to look again.

Bro his SR in the last 2 season of QeA was around the low 40s, that's not acceptable especially with it being sub-continent conditions.

With the way Pak are playing tests or indeed any cricket these days they are looking for results.

 

[Bilal Ahmad15]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Usman Salahuddin has signed as next season's overseas professional for Cockermouth Cricket Club who play in the Cumbria Cricket League <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SajSadiqCricket/status/1471457617042100227?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Where is that? In England?

 

[Junaids]

Bro his SR in the last 2 season of QeA was around the low 40s, that's not acceptable especially with it being sub-continent conditions.

With the way Pak are playing tests or indeed any cricket these days they are looking for results.

Sounds like a like-for-like replacement for Azhar Ali. What's wrong with that?

 

[Last Monetarist]

Why hasn't he featured in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy after returning from the A Tour to Sri Lanka? Quite mystifying to not see him play a single match this season.

 

[TeymurBlake]

Why do I feel like there are forces that are keeping him from making a return to the Pakistan fold???

Almost like they don't want him to play for Pakistan and they don't want to tell him actually why?

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Sounds like a like-for-like replacement for Azhar Ali. What's wrong with that?

Azhar bats much more quicker than him

 

[shamaan]

Azhar bats much more quicker than him

Stats don't say that.

 

[Zaz]

Azhar bats much more quicker than him

Thats debateable But what isnt is the fact that Azhar Ali doesnt last very long out in the middle these days

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Thats debateable But what isnt is the fact that Azhar Ali doesnt last very long out in the middle these days

There’s better options than Salhuddin

 

[Zaz]

There’s better options than Salhuddin

Like?

 

[Amjid Javed]

There’s better options than Salhuddin

And they are who exactly? )

 

[Saj]

Why hasn't he featured in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy after returning from the A Tour to Sri Lanka? Quite mystifying to not see him play a single match this season.

Asked him.

He has a thumb injury.

 

[moey413]

Why isnt he even mentioned for team selection

Asked him.

He has a thumb injury.

This guy has a decent track record and definitely needs to get a chance in 5 day cricket. Can bat for long periods and certainly would beef up the pakistani middle order. Baffles me why his name is not even in the mix .

 

[shamaan]

This guy has a decent track record and definitely needs to get a chance in 5 day cricket. Can bat for long periods and certainly would beef up the pakistani middle order. Baffles me why his name is not even in the mix .

He got dropped after 1 test I think in England and should have had more tests definitely.

 

[MenInG]

Usman Salahuddin falls 11 short of his hundred


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[MenInG]

Usman Salahuddin top-scored for SP with a fine 126 at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium

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[MenInG]

Twin centuries for Usman Salahuddin - He registers his 26th first-class century

 

[asadee]

Hope he gets selected for England tests

 

[Ahmed216]

Really a shame that likes of Imam get picked ahead of this prolific veteran

 

[Saj]

Another case of PCB wasting a players best years.

Because he allegedly doesn't score quickly enough in Test cricket.

Absolutely criminal!

 

[Nasty Naz]

Another case of PCB wasting a players best years.

Because he allegedly doesn't score quickly enough in Test cricket.

Absolutely criminal!

Explains why they kicked out Azhar & Fawad. Oh wait, that hasn't happened.

Pakistan are already one of the slowest teams around the world and I don't even recall him doing anything on note in FC last season. Kamran & Saud have been better last few seasons too.

In fact, this match here encapsulates what a mediocre player he is. https://www.espncricinfo.com/series...ns-1st-unofficial-test-1283201/full-scorecard

Proceeds to come at 245-2 and instead of scoring quickly or even at a reasonable level to win the match, he scores 20 runs in a whopping 89 balls. Pakistan declare & match is eventually drawn. Pakistan need players who actually for their teams & not their own runs.

 

[Saj]

Explains why they kicked out Azhar & Fawad. Oh wait, that hasn't happened.

Pakistan are already one of the slowest teams around the world and I don't even recall him doing anything on note in FC last season. Kamran & Saud have been better last few seasons too.

In fact, this match here encapsulates what a mediocre player he is. https://www.espncricinfo.com/series...ns-1st-unofficial-test-1283201/full-scorecard

Proceeds to come at 245-2 and instead of scoring quickly or even at a reasonable level to win the match, he scores 20 runs in a whopping 89 balls. Pakistan declare & match is eventually drawn. Pakistan need players who actually for their teams & not their own runs.

Bit of a weak argument just to pick one match and just last season.

Read what I wrote - best years.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Bit of a weak argument just to pick one match and just last season.

Read what I wrote - best years.

What years are you referring to? In 2021 he doesn't show up anywhere on the lists. In 2020, he wasn't even top 10. Nawaz basically had the same average as him that year. 2019 was a run fest and was dominated by Fawad/Imran Butt etc.

Prior to that, team was too good & set under MisYou and after that, it was Babar/Azhar/Haris Sohail occupying the middle order. Definitely could have dropped Azhar at the time but he was made captain instead. Haris had a superb record in FC and was good in ODI's. Unfortunately he couldn't really kick on. Other players like Fawad deserved a chance instead and there's still Saud who deserves a chance over him.

 

[Saj]

What years are you referring to? In 2021 he doesn't show up anywhere on the lists. In 2020, he wasn't even top 10. Nawaz basically had the same average as him that year. 2019 was a run fest and was dominated by Fawad/Imran Butt etc.

Prior to that, team was too good & set under MisYou and after that, it was Babar/Azhar/Haris Sohail occupying the middle order. Definitely could have dropped Azhar at the time but he was made captain instead. Haris had a superb record in FC and was good in ODI's. Unfortunately he couldn't really kick on. Other players like Fawad deserved a chance instead and there's still Saud who deserves a chance over him.

Better to research further than the last couple of years when he's obviously not been at his best.

As I said before, the years when he was amongst the top scorers in the QeA Trophy he was ignored - in true typical Pakistani way.

In the only Test he has played, he scored more than Azhar Ali, Haris Sohail, Asad Shafiq, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Shadab Khan in the 2nd innings at Headingley against England.

 

[Saj]

762 runs at an average of 58.61 so far this season in the QeA Trophy.

Once again ignored by the selectors.

 

[Sher Khan]

762 runs at an average of 58.61 so far this season in the QeA Trophy.

Once again ignored by the selectors.

If I am not mistaken Saj, he refused a lucrative contract to play in the US because he wanted to stay in Pakistan and play domestic cricket as he still wants to represent Pakistan?

 

[Suleiman]

762 runs at an average of 58.61 so far this season in the QeA Trophy.

Once again ignored by the selectors.

It’s insane how this man has been refused so many times by the selectors.

Selectors are very random. They sometimes take the high performers and sometimes draft players with complete dog water stats be it batting or bowling.

He’s been performing for a few years from what I remember all the way when he was 27-28 and possibly younger. He’s about 30 now and still can’t get a place.

Selectors want to do another Fawad Alam it seems like. Sad and pathetic. I would play him over Azhar any day of the week.

 

[Saj]

If I am not mistaken Saj, he refused a lucrative contract to play in the US because he wanted to stay in Pakistan and play domestic cricket as he still wants to represent Pakistan?

That's correct.

According to him he was going to head out to USA but that didn't happen.

 

[Saj]

It’s insane how this man has been refused so many times by the selectors.

Selectors are very random. They sometimes take the high performers and sometimes draft players with complete dog water stats be it batting or bowling.

He’s been performing for a few years from what I remember all the way when he was 27-28 and possibly younger. He’s about 30 now and still can’t get a place.

Selectors want to do another Fawad Alam it seems like. Sad and pathetic. I would play him over Azhar any day of the week.

Mohammad Wasim said that he has flaws, the major one being that he doesn't score quickly enough!

 

[shamaan]

He should have been given a chance a long while ago.

 

[Xoib]

In an ideal world he should have replaced Azhar Ali in 2018.

 

[Raja Ishtiaq]

Why should he play when he didn't score a double century in the last match?

 

[Major]

The guy has racked up runs and he is related to salahuddin. Still he doesnt get selected? Its astonishing...

I would pick him over agha salman. Saud shakeel isnt gonna do much in cricket but i understand he is there to leep karachi happy

 

[MenInG]

Southern Punjab had another excellent outing with the bat as Usman Salahuddin finished the first-class season with an unbeaten 100 off 134 balls (10 fours, three sixes). Opener Sharon Siraj contributed 74 runs (121 balls, 12 fours).

 

[shamaan]

The guy has racked up runs and he is related to salahuddin. Still he doesnt get selected? Its astonishing...

I would pick him over agha salman. Saud shakeel isnt gonna do much in cricket but i understand he is there to leep karachi happy

Why isn't Saud going to do much in cricket he has the best stats for number of years.

Salahuddin comparison is with Saud,Azhar not with Agha.

 

[Amjid Javed]

762 runs at an average of 58.61 so far this season in the QeA Trophy.

Once again ignored by the selectors.

Instead Imam and Shan are in the squad, just another sign of how clueless selectors are.

 

[Saj]

Usman Salahuddin in QeA Trophy this season:

Innings 16
Runs 862 (2nd highest)
Average 66.30
Hundreds 4
Fifties 3

Scores in 5 of his last 7 innings:
100*, 135, 47, 126 & 100*

Not good enough to be picked by the national selectors. Maybe he needs friends in high places.

 

[Major]

Why isn't Saud going to do much in cricket he has the best stats for number of years.

Salahuddin comparison is with Saud,Azhar not with Agha.

seen saud play international. Nothing special about him.

Agha Salman is not that good enough, he should be below the pecking order.

The competation should be between Kamran Ghulam, Salahudin, Saud and Fawad Alam.

Azhar Ali is going no where, hes a good player

 

[Major]

Instead Imam and Shan are in the squad, just another sign of how clueless selectors are.

you call selectors clueless everyday, while you make bizare points.

Imam and Shan are good openers and are going no where. Especially Shan. Azhar will also stay.

Selectors know what they are doing, just because they dont pick one player doesnt mean they are bad, they also made 20 good selections at the same time.

 

[Amjid Javed]

you call selectors clueless everyday, while you make bizare points.

Imam and Shan are good openers and are going no where. Especially Shan. Azhar will also stay.

Selectors know what they are doing, just because they dont pick one player doesnt mean they are bad, they also made 20 good selections at the same time.

Shan is a good opener based on what? His test record is mediocre to say the least. Even his last stint in side was pretty poor overall.

Imam is technically inept and already got exposed in UAE vs NZ and his inability to play short ball. Only time Imam actually got runs was on a dead wicket vs Australia which was one of most lifeless wicket in history of the game.

Oh and Azhar who for last 3 years has pretty much scored 1 good knock per series to series and then failed is here to stay is he?

Whole reason pakistan lost to Aus and drew with SL recently is because some of these TTFs go missing under pressure.

Enlighten me on these 20 good selections? im up for a laugh.

 

[Amjid Javed]

seen saud play international. Nothing special about him.

Agha Salman is not that good enough, he should be below the pecking order.

The competation should be between Kamran Ghulam, Salahudin, Saud and Fawad Alam.

Azhar Ali is going no where, hes a good player

Seen Saud play international? what you basing him playing ODIs (a format he shouldnt have been picked in) and judging he cant play test cricket?

Then you call Azhar a good player? same guy who got dropped during SL series.

 

[Zaz]

Usman Salahuddin in QeA Trophy this season:

Innings 16
Runs 862 (2nd highest)
Average 66.30
Hundreds 4
Fifties 3

Scores in 5 of his last 7 innings:
100*, 135, 47, 126 & 100*

Not good enough to be picked by the national selectors. Maybe he needs friends in high places.

This is unbelievable How can you ignore someone in such form?

Theres no excuses for this omission

 

[Amjid Javed]

worse thing is the guy was told he would have to open domestically to be considered as an opener, he does it and scores runs and is ignored. Only in pakistan do you get selectors making up excuses as they go along.

 

[Major]

Seen Saud play international? what you basing him playing ODIs (a format he shouldnt have been picked in) and judging he cant play test cricket?

Then you call Azhar a good player? same guy who got dropped during SL series.

hes played 5 games, it could be any format to judge whether the player is good enough or not..

besides his batting in oneday is just like how he bats in test.

 

[Major]

Shan is a good opener based on what? His test record is mediocre to say the least. Even his last stint in side was pretty poor overall.

Imam is technically inept and already got exposed in UAE vs NZ and his inability to play short ball. Only time Imam actually got runs was on a dead wicket vs Australia which was one of most lifeless wicket in history of the game.

Oh and Azhar who for last 3 years has pretty much scored 1 good knock per series to series and then failed is here to stay is he?

Whole reason pakistan lost to Aus and drew with SL recently is because some of these TTFs go missing under pressure.

Enlighten me on these 20 good selections? im up for a laugh.

Azhar is the only reliable batsman this team has. He has the ability to score big. Azhar scored 185 against Australia.

Shan Masood is getting county contracts along with captaincy. The guy is good enough to try as an opener.

Imam got back to back hundreds against Australia.

I get it, you want to pick and choose players and play all youngsters which is never gonna happen.

The squad selected has been great. You can complain on 1 or 2 players, but overall great squad

 

[Saj]

This is unbelievable How can you ignore someone in such form?

Theres no excuses for this omission

It has to be non-cricketing reasons behind this.

It must be personal.

 

[TeymurBlake]

Usman Salahuddin situation is the perfect example of the Like-Dislike culture.

The Pakistan management or Mohammad Wasim or Babar Azam likely don't like him.

They probably haven't met him.

 

[Zaz]

Azhar is the only reliable batsman this team has. He has the ability to score big. Azhar scored 185 against Australia.

Shan Masood is getting county contracts along with captaincy. The guy is good enough to try as an opener.

Imam got back to back hundreds against Australia.

I get it, you want to pick and choose players and play all youngsters which is never gonna happen.

The squad selected has been great. You can complain on 1 or 2 players, but overall great squad

Azhars been avging 30 odd for the last 4-5 years Hes anything but reliable Hes playing on name only He may get a 50 plus every now and then but thats mixed with 3-4 abject failures And the less said about his blockathons the better

You must be watching different players because pakistan and the likes of Imam and Azhar failed when most needed against Aus and pakistan lost the series

Anybody can make hay when the pitches are roads

These players like azhar and imam are found wanting when its time to stand up and matches and series are on the line See Aus series

 

[Raja Ishtiaq]

Usman Salahuddin in QeA Trophy this season:

Innings 16
Runs 862 (2nd highest)
Average 66.30
Hundreds 4
Fifties 3

Scores in 5 of his last 7 innings:
100*, 135, 47, 126 & 100*

Not good enough to be picked by the national selectors. Maybe he needs friends in high places.

No double century though.

This was a must to get selected.

 

[shamaan]

seen saud play international. Nothing special about him.

Agha Salman is not that good enough, he should be below the pecking order.

The competation should be between Kamran Ghulam, Salahudin, Saud and Fawad Alam.

Azhar Ali is going no where, hes a good player

He doesn't need to be special to get into this Pakistan xi he's still a averages close to 50 In qaid e azam over a number of years.

Azhar is okay player he's been on the decline hence why he got dropped in the last series.

 

[shamaan]

Azhars been avging 30 odd for the last 4-5 years Hes anything but reliable Hes playing on name only He may get a 50 plus every now and then but thats mixed with 3-4 abject failures And the less said about his blockathons the better

You must be watching different players because pakistan and the likes of Imam and Azhar failed when most needed against Aus and pakistan lost the series

Anybody can make hay when the pitches are roads

These players like azhar and imam are found wanting when its time to stand up and matches and series are on the line See Aus series

He averaged 40 pluss in 20 and 21 calender year.

 

[Major]

Azhars been avging 30 odd for the last 4-5 years Hes anything but reliable Hes playing on name only He may get a 50 plus every now and then but thats mixed with 3-4 abject failures And the less said about his blockathons the better

You must be watching different players because pakistan and the likes of Imam and Azhar failed when most needed against Aus and pakistan lost the series

Anybody can make hay when the pitches are roads

These players like azhar and imam are found wanting when its time to stand up and matches and series are on the line See Aus series

I dislike it when people use stats because they tend to manipulate stats in favour of their argument. Azhar had a bad 2019 so offocurse the avg would go down. But in the last 3 years he has avg 40+

 

[gazza619]

Do we have any challenging A tours coming up when we can test some of these guys.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

He's a less talented more timid Babar.

 

[Amjid Javed]

I dislike it when people use stats because they tend to manipulate stats in favour of their argument. Azhar had a bad 2019 so offocurse the avg would go down. But in the last 3 years he has avg 40+

Manipulate stats? what you mean they point out that batsmens averages dont tell whole story. Your whole argument of "oh he ave 40" holds zero context and substance.

 

[moghul]

What else Usman has to do to get a test call ?

 

[GLORY OF '92]

What else Usman has to do to get a test call ?

Not an international player.

 

[Amjid Javed]

What else Usman has to do to get a test call ?

Needs to change his surname to masood or ul haq and get preferential selection treatment.

 

[moghul]

Not an international player.

Based on what , please explain ?

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Based on what , please explain ?

If you have a good eye you can discern who will make it in international cricket.