"I do believe that there should be one captain for all three formats" : Inzamam-ul-Haq

[jeetu]

"Its only after playing for a while that we find out about the weaknesses and strengths of cricketers"

"We need to carefully consider the deficiencies of individuals instead of talking about throwing out people"

"The team has always been selected with only my permission and on my recommendation"

"There has never been any pressure on me"

"I am the Chief Selector and I need to consider the views of the Coach and the Captain before making my decision"

"I only listen to the Coach, Captain and team management; I dont have time to listen to everyone else about any matters related to selection"

"We have players coming through from domestic, One-Day Cup and the upcoming PSL tournament"

"Let me tell you that before this ODI Series, Hafeez was one of the best ODI players"

"It is we who stopped him from selection due to issues with his action"

"We only sent Hafeez because of his commitment in the One-Day Cup"

"Misbah-ul-Haq is a sensible man, he will make his own decision"

"I have made no recommendations for change in ODI captain"

"All three formats should have one captain"

"I am against sending any messages to the captain about his suitability and future during a series"

"Now that the series is finished we will think carefully about what changes are needed and like everyone else, we also feel that a change is necessary"

"I am not saying now that someone should be replaced as captain"

"But I do believe that there should be one captain for all three formats; I feel this will be beneficial of us"

"As a Chief Selector I can say that Misbah is a sensible person; he has played long enough for Pakistan and we will leave it to him to make that decision and then see what needs to be done"

"We sent the best team available for the tour and although the fitness level wasnt as good as wanted, it does not mean that we dont have good players"

 

[ExplicitAI]

The bit where he says that all 3 formats should have one captain suggests that there's brighter days coming ahead.

 

[Mir jibran]

The bit where he says that all 3 formats should have one captain suggests that there's brighter days coming ahead.

what if it is hafeez ?

 

[ExplicitAI]

what if it is hafeez ?

That't a bit unlikely. If Sarfraz didn't go back to Pak then he would've captained two games since he's captained in an ODI before in Azhar's absence. It's defo gonna be Sarfraz.

 

[Mir jibran]

That't a bit unlikely. If Sarfraz didn't go back to Pak then he would've captained two games since he's captained in an ODI before in Azhar's absence. It's defo gonna be Sarfraz.

in sha allah but you know anything can happen in Pakistan

 

[coy0607]

We have players coming through from domestic, One-Day Cup and the upcoming PSL tournament

I'm sick of this statement
Sharjeel, Hassan, Babar have been discovered very recently from domestic and PSL- give people a try instead of bringing in Hafeez and Akmal and Shafiq and Junaid and Irfan and Rahat and Wahab back for the millionth time

last 2 statement also don't make sense
If Inzamam believes there should be only 1 captian in all formats, then he needs to make recommendations to the chairman. He can't walk 2 lines

 

[MenInG]

The bit where he says that all 3 formats should have one captain suggests that there's brighter days coming ahead.

and you have an individual in mind for that job?

 

[Hawkeye]

LOL.

So, the status-quo is going to continue. It's going to be either Azhar or Sarfraz -- both same type of cricketers who don't belong in LOIs.

BAD days ahead! People are going to realize this soon that Sarf don't belong in LOIs.

Also, Hafeez bhai isn't going anywhere.

Malik will stay, after all he's our best batsman according to "stats".

King Inzi for the win.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

LOL.

So, the status-quo is going to continue. It's going to be either Azhar or Sarfraz -- both same type of cricketers who don't belong in LOIs.

BAD days ahead! People are going to realize this soon that Sarf don't belong in LOIs.

Also, Hafeez bhai isn't going anywhere.

Malik will stay, after all he's our best batsman according to "stats".

King Inzi for the win.

The same way you realized after ages?

 

[Syed1]

LOL.

So, the status-quo is going to continue. It's going to be either Azhar or Sarfraz -- both same type of cricketers who don't belong in LOIs.

BAD days ahead! People are going to realize this soon that Sarf don't belong in LOIs.

Also, Hafeez bhai isn't going anywhere.

Malik will stay, after all he's our best batsman according to "stats".

King Inzi for the win.

I hope you also realize that a guy who averages 26 at SR of 80 in the last 2 years is also not a player, let alone LOI player.


You know who I'm talking about

 

[Pete Rose]

The bit where he says that all 3 formats should have one captain suggests that there's brighter days coming ahead.

Not if that person is Sarfaraz. Nothing against, but he is barely making the test squad on keeping and batting form.

 

[Syed1]

Not if that person is Sarfaraz. Nothing against, but he is barely making the test squad on keeping and batting form.

Ironically you back Azhar as ODI captain who himself doesn't make the ODI squad on merit. So have same standard to judge everyone by.

 

[Pete Rose]

Ironically you back Azhar as ODI captain who himself doesn't make the ODI squad on merit. So have same standard to judge everyone by.

My view on Azhar have been fairly consistent: which is that I hate decisions made in haste. He has been given a fair amount of time and now we may consider looking elsewhere.
But since you have opened this can of worm let me state: Azhar > Sarfaraz in tests and in odis.

 

[Hawkeye]

The same way you realized after ages?

Yeah, the same way Rizwan was the best finisher in the country.

 

[Hawkeye]

I hope you also realize that a guy who averages 26 at SR of 80 in the last 2 years is also not a player, let alone LOI player.


You know who I'm talking about

Stats at face value without their context, and the ability of a player in certain conditions don't mean anything.

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

Id be really happy with this move but its crucial that Sarfraz then plays tests as a pure batsmen, not everyone is dhoni

 

[ask_analyse_act]

In tests giving it to Sarfraz will backfire. Follow England in this is the best way. Azhar scoring triple , double centuries should be rewarded with the test captaincy and I'm sure he will do better in that format as he was more experienced in that format than ODI. Kick out Misbah his time is up, even then . If u want a senior player to captain give it to MYK. I'm very sure giving test captaincy to Sarfraz with deserving Azhar and senior MYK will backfire and hamper his progress in LOIs as captain.

 

[the Great Khan]

lets not panic..no need to throw people out..give them a long rope..

....and then watch the titanic sink

..before rebuilding and saying the same thing over again.


The bottom line is this, if you are failing at your designated task, if you are simply not cut out for that role, then why prolong the agony? is it good for a player to leave him in a bind like that? is it good for the team? no, so change the captain while you have the chance or watch the cricket ship since deeper!!

 

[Manager101]

Sarfraz Ahmed is the best choice for captain in all formats. He is tactically sound, his place is secured and he has experience captaining a side since U19.

Hopefully, we can get better results and playing XI.

 

[Madplayer]

Sarfraz Ahmed is the best choice for captain in all formats. He is tactically sound, his place is secured and he has experience captaining a side since U19.

Hopefully, we can get better results and playing XI.

Yes and Imad vice captain.

 

[in_cutter]

Inzi should be the batting mentor...not chief selector. PCB works in the most bizzare ways.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Looks like its gonna be Sarfraz then.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Yeah, the same way Rizwan was the best finisher in the country.

The same way Sami Aslam is an excellent stroke maker who can hit pacers on both sides of the wicket and should be opening in ODIs

 

[Amjid Javed]

There is no player currently in pakistan that is good enough to play all 3 formats and be seen as ideal skipper, so the theory of having this policy does not work!

 

[LordJames]

Sarfraz Ahmed is the best choice for captain in all formats. He is tactically sound, his place is secured and he has experience captaining a side since U19.

Hopefully, we can get better results and playing XI.

You will be putting too much pressure on a wicket keeper for him to Captain 3 formats and his own game (which isn't exactly great) may suffer as a result.

Just to spread the modern day workload Azhar should be Test Captain as he seems to be fine with that.

 

[MenInG]

Some new quotes added in post #1

 

[Syed1]

Stats at face value without their context, and the ability of a player in certain conditions don't mean anything.

Yeah keep telling yourself that. Akmal has played everywhere and failed everywhere. Sarfaraz "not good enough" Ahmed wipes the floor with "talented" Akmal.

 

[The_Odd_One]

Give captaincy to Sarfraz in all formats and make Babar his deputy.

 

[Seamer]

If Sarfaraz is captain it's just to much pressure for him he should play purely as a batsman and Rizwan as wk in tests, in loi we can try Bismiilah Khan or some other guy

 

[ExpressPacer]

If Sarfaraz is captain it's just to much pressure for him he should play purely as a batsman and Rizwan as wk in tests, in loi we can try Bismiilah Khan or some other guy

LOL, bring in someone who hasn't even made his debut and make him captain?

 

[sshakir411]

It will be Sarfaraz and there's nothing his haters or the "experts" here can do about it. He was the VC during the WC 15 and was forced to sit out for a makeshift keeper and then robbed off the captaincy by someone who didn't even play LOIs. There is bias and then there is this...as much as I find it painful to see Azhar suffer..he was thrown in to all this by Misbah and Waqar..

 

[Seamer]

I meant as a wk in loi's

 

[Arsalan Pro]

LOL, bring in someone who hasn't even made his debut and make him captain?

He is saying that Sarfraz should play as a pure batsmen while being the Captain and Bismillah Khan as Wicketkeeper.

 

[Syed1]

It will be Sarfaraz and there's nothing his haters or the "experts" here can do about it. He was the VC during the WC 15 and was forced to sit out for a makeshift keeper and then robbed off the captaincy by someone who didn't even play LOIs. There is bias and then there is this...as much as I find it painful to see Azhar suffer..he was thrown in to all this by Misbah and Waqar..

There is obvious bias against Sarfaraz that is for sure.

 

[Arsalan Pro]

LOL.

So, the status-quo is going to continue. It's going to be either Azhar or Sarfraz -- both same type of cricketers who don't belong in LOIs.

BAD days ahead! People are going to realize this soon that Sarf don't belong in LOIs.

Also, Hafeez bhai isn't going anywhere.

Malik will stay, after all he's our best batsman according to "stats".

King Inzi for the win.

He had dream year of LOI in 2016 and you say he is not suitable for LOI.He along with Babar and Sharjeel is only hope for Pakistan batting nowadays in LO Cricket.

 

[Hawkeye]

He had dream year of LOI in 2016 and you say he is not suitable for LOI.He along with Babar and Sharjeel is only hope for Pakistan batting nowadays in LO Cricket.

Yep. Malik also had a dream year in LOIs.

Look at the stats of Malik & Sarf.

So I can't comprehend why the double standards -- Malik has excellent stats and both Sarf and Malik are similar players.

Why call for Sarf but not Malik?

 

[Syed1]

Yep. Malik also had a dream year in LOIs.

Look at the stats of Malik & Sarf.

So I can't comprehend why the double standards -- Malik has excellent stats and both Sarf and Malik are similar players.

Why call for Sarf but not Malik?

Better than Umar "talented" Akmal that is for sure

 

[Arsalan Pro]

Yep. Malik also had a dream year in LOIs.

Look at the stats of Malik & Sarf.

So I can't comprehend why the double standards -- Malik has excellent stats and both Sarf and Malik are similar players.

Why call for Sarf but not Malik?

bcoz we are calling for Sarfraz as captain and he surely is better then Malik in that department and also I for one am not saying that Malik should be dropped he is better then many others.

 

[ExplicitAI]

and you have an individual in mind for that job?

Sarfraz Ahmed

Not if that person is Sarfaraz. Nothing against, but he is barely making the test squad on keeping and batting form.

Nah man, he's captained before in domestics and u19, unlike Azhar who never captained in his younger days.

 

[ask_analyse_act]

There is obvious bias against Sarfaraz that is for sure.

may be the bias is from lahoris, doesn't want a Karachi guy to captain....Sarfraz SR in ODIs is 88+ and T20Is is 120+ and few of them here says he doesnt belong to LOIs and some say AZHAR > Sarfraz in tests and in ODIs...
In tests , yes azhar is a better batsman i agree but not in ODIs, and i remind sarfraz is a wicket keeper batsman not like azhar...

 

[Pete Rose]

Sarfraz Ahmed



Nah man, he's captained before in domestics and u19, unlike Azhar who never captained in his younger days.

Batting average is down to 40 from 47 in less than a year in tests
Dropping catches off spinners
Expanding waist line.
But yeah u19 captaincy

 

[Pete Rose]

may be the bias is from lahoris, doesn't want a Karachi guy to captain....Sarfraz SR in ODIs is 88+ and T20Is is 120+ and few of them here says he doesnt belong to LOIs and some say AZHAR > Sarfraz in tests and in ODIs...
In tests , yes azhar is a better batsman i agree but not in ODIs, and i remind sarfraz is a wicket keeper batsman not like azhar...

What is sarfaraz's odi average

 

[Speedster777]

Sending a failure like hafeez and then wondering we why lost miserably. Brainless.

 

[Uzair Gooner]

Batting average is down to 40 from 47 in less than a year in tests
Dropping catches off spinners
Expanding waist line.
But yeah u19 captaincy

His average is 43 though

 

[Al-Canon]

Yes let's ignore his average. Let's ignore his performances in the past year. Who cares that Malinga has failed in two years let's have Sri Lanka bring him back because of his average in T20's.

 

[Pete Rose]

His average is 43 though

Yes it is, you are right, but it was higher than 47 as well as I realized

 

[ask_analyse_act]

What is sarfaraz's odi average

what is azhar ali's SR in any format..

 

[Syed1]

may be the bias is from lahoris, doesn't want a Karachi guy to captain....Sarfraz SR in ODIs is 88+ and T20Is is 120+ and few of them here says he doesnt belong to LOIs and some say AZHAR > Sarfraz in tests and in ODIs...
In tests , yes azhar is a better batsman i agree but not in ODIs, and i remind sarfraz is a wicket keeper batsman not like azhar...

Unfortunately regional bias is very prevalent on PP and in all of Pakistan by extension.

 

[Pete Rose]

what is azhar ali's SR in any format..

Poor then?

 

[Pete Rose]

Unfortunately regional bias is very prevalent on PP and in all of Pakistan by extension.

There is no regional bias that I see. I could be wrong. I am from Karachi and I don't think Sarfaraz should captain any format. I think PCB should take a risk and give it to Babar.

 

[Syed1]

There is no regional bias that I see. I could be wrong. I am from Karachi and I don't think Sarfaraz should captain any format. I think PCB should take a risk and give it to Babar.

That is your own personal opinion, but bias against people hailing from Karachi does exist and no Sarfaraz is the rightful choice for captain in T20s and ODIs. Tests we will have to suffer under Azhar.

 

[ask_analyse_act]

Poor then?

then sarfraz will be the LOI captain....be happy with Azhar as captain in tests..

 

[Markhor]

Two captains should be the maximum - having three skippers for three formats is not sustainable.

 

[Hasan123]

Sarfraz should captain in 2 out of 3 formats, being captain in all 3 formats will be a tough burden on him especially with him being a keeper.

 

[Rayyman]

Guys, Sarfraz is not as good you all are thinking he is. He isn't the guy to be the captain of all three formats. The only way this can work is if you have a Top 10 player in the world in Tests and LOIs and we don't have that guy. So for the time being, Azhar can be Test captain and Sarfraz or Amir can be LOI captain while Babar Azam is getting ready to be captain of all formats.

 

[TalentSpotterPk]

If one than it has to be Sarfraz Ahmed.

 

[Rayyman]

Unfortunately regional bias is very prevalent on PP and in all of Pakistan by extension.

I'm from Karachi, but I am one of those Sarf doubters. I think he is a bad role model of fitness, in poor shape for a keeper, can't hit enough for LOI middle order and technique isn't good enough for top order. He still deserves a spot in the team b/c of performances, but not as captain at least in Tests and ODIs.

 

[moghul]

I, me and myself, that was half of the interview.

If he thinks he is so powerful, then why doesn't he take the step to get rid of Misbah, who obviously can't be the captain in all 3 formats.

 

[MMHS]

So, Inzi is telling that after Misbah Azhar'll be captain of Test & T20 side as well.

 

[Ilan Bluestone]

There is no regional bias that I see. I could be wrong. I am from Karachi and I don't think Sarfaraz should captain any format. I think PCB should take a risk and give it to Babar.

Don't want to give it to him too early. Plus we do not know if the leadership is even there. Skill and leadership are not synonymous necessarily. I do understand that putting your best player in charge will have the lead by example mentality, but it's a tad bit too early.

This team has too few keepers to really make anyone captain. Azhar is not an LOI player, and no one has really cemented their place.

The only players who are probably going to be on this team for the foreseeable future in all three formats are:

Babar Azam
Sarfraz Ahmed
Sharjeel (LOIs, really don't think he will be a test player, but we shall see)
Amir (though he looks really mediocre)
Hasan Ali

The only viable option for all three formats would be Sarfraz, and I still don't think it should be him either.

Maybe go the route of other sports and don't hand out a captain, make 2-3 vice captains who make decisions via committee till a captain emerges. Won't happen, but really no options.

 

[Analyze1]

he will fail you will see

Looks like its gonna be Sarfraz then.

they should make different captains 20 and 50 and texr is ok same but misbah has to go now make baber azam aur new talent pls thnk for the future no haffez no malik no azhar in 50 over only azhar can play text make young player mark my words

 

[Major]

Lets do the analysis then

Hafeez can play odi and t20 but sucks at test
Sarfraz is good in one days and t20s, but sucks with the bat in tests.
Younis sucks in odis and t20s but plays good test cricket.
Misbah is retired from odis but still plays test.
Imad waseem doesnt play test and only plays odi.

Azhar ali plays both test and odi very well, and could be tried as a t20 batsmen.

Yes i agree with azhar being captain in all three formats

 

[Zohaib Shah]

Only Sarfraz is capable of being a successor to Imran Khan. Make him captain and we are gurenteed to win 4 World Cups.

 

[Pakpak]

Lets do the analysis then

Hafeez can play odi and t20 but sucks at test
Sarfraz is good in one days and t20s, but sucks with the bat in tests.
Younis sucks in odis and t20s but plays good test cricket.
Misbah is retired from odis but still plays test.
Imad waseem doesnt play test and only plays odi.

Azhar ali plays both test and odi very well, and could be tried as a t20 batsmen.

Yes i agree with azhar being captain in all three formats

Azhar plays ODIs well and should also be in T20s?

 

[ali2220]

Lets do the analysis then

Hafeez can play odi and t20 but sucks at test
Sarfraz is good in one days and t20s, but sucks with the bat in tests.
Younis sucks in odis and t20s but plays good test cricket.
Misbah is retired from odis but still plays test.
Imad waseem doesnt play test and only plays odi.

Azhar ali plays both test and odi very well, and could be tried as a t20 batsmen.

Yes i agree with azhar being captain in all three formats

He does, i thought he has been sleep walking lately.

Lets make Misbah non-playing captain for all three formats!

 

[MMHS]

The solution is as easy as it comes -
Make Amir Captain & Babar deputy - whoever has an issue in that, have one to one with him.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

The solution is as easy as it comes -
Make Amir Captain & Babar deputy - whoever has an issue in that, have 121 with him.

With the emergence of players like Sharjeel and Babar, remergence of Amir there is a new order being ushered in. TTF days are over I think.

 

[ali2220]

With the emergence of players like Sharjeel and Babar, remergence of Amir there is a new order being ushered in. TTF days are over I think.

Nah..its not easy to get rid of Hafeez, though its important to get rid of ttf's so that we can accomodate and develop youngsters like Harris, Amin etc.

 

[jeetu]

PCB to give fitting farewell to long-serving players

Chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq on Tuesday declared that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wanted to give long-serving national team players a graceful farewell.

Without specifically mentioning names, the batting legend said the players deserved it for the services they had rendered for Pakistan cricket.

“It’s their right,” Inzamam said while speaking to reporters at the launch of his boutique.

Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq and veteran batsman Younis Khan fall in that category while Shahid Afridi has also slipped under the radar since Pakistan’s disastrous World T20 campaign in 2016.

The PCB has left it to Misbah and Younis to make up a decision on their retirement on their own.

The duo has come under criticism following Pakistan’s poor performances in the recent tours of Australia and New Zealand.

Inzamam reiterated that he would select players purely on merit and hinted that the tainted duo of paceman Mohammad Asif and opener Salman Butt would also be selected if they’re up to the mark.

He reiterated that he believes there should be one captain for all three formats of the game.

“Although that [naming the captain] is PCB chief Shaharyar Khan’s domain, I believe one captain for all formats is a good step and other countries have also started doing that,” Inzamam said.

“But changing a captain in haste could backfire as the performance in all the other departments has to be reviewed.”

AGGRESSIVE BATSMEN

Meanwhile former Test batsman Mohammad Yousuf, who was also present on the occasion, said opener Sharjeel Khan and top-order batsman Babar Azam have given Pakistan future hope.

“Now we need aggressive batsmen below them who can build the innings at good pace,” Yousuf said.

“There are a number of players in the ODI team who won’t be able to go on till the next World Cup [in 2019] and therefore Inzamam and the selection committee has to make tough calls.”

The batting great added that he was surprised at Pakistan’s shaky performance in Australia despite batting-friendly pitches there.

He added it speaks volumes about how the team has fallen that wicket-keeper Sarfraz Ahmed remains the only choice to lead the team in the future.

“It shows what level we’ve gone down to,” Yousuf said. “Sarfraz has his problems while keeping wicket and he needs to improve to be a successful captain.”