"I have been the best bowler in Pakistan for some time" : Tabish Khan

[b.lesner]

i think he has good pace

 

[Abdullah719]

29 wickets in 7 innings this season including 5 five-wicket hauls.

 

[Square Drive]

Always rated him as a potential LOI option.

However, age doesn't seem to be on his side.

 

[HateKiller]

Should be given a chance after taking so many wickets. He is desperate - that's why hyping himself up.

 

[Deception]

I enjoy watching him bowl, bowls with so much energy and nowadays as long as you are fit age doesn't matters.

 

[moghul]

Still younger than Sohail, and I'm sure fitter. Has taken > 400 FC wickets.

 

[Bewal Express]

Same thing happened with Abdul Rauf around 15 years ago. When the guy was good and in form he didn't get a look in, even Junaid Zia got picked ahead him, and by the time he played he was pretty average. Inzi needs to watch domestic games and use proper scouts and every game the selectors attend must be published.

 

[New Yorker]

Don't ever believe these self-hype machines - Talha, him etc.

I believe in performance and he is among those who are performing.

Not the very best figures career wise but he's having some excellent seasons now.

 

[aloo paratha]

Has a very good record, hard for him to get selected as we already have a long line of fast bowlers who are doing decent.

 

[TalentSpotterPk]

Tabish Khan last 120 Fc wickets have come at an Ave of 19.79 and a SR of 41.50 with 10 fivefers and 2 fivefers.

While

Mohammad Abass last 112 wickets at an Ave of 14.24 and a SR of 32.5 with 12 fivefers and 3 tenfers.

and

Ali Imran Pasha's last 112 Fc wickets have come at an Ave of 15.95 and a SR of 28.70 with 8 fivefers & 3 tenfers.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Tabish Khan last 120 Fc wickets have come at an Ave of 19.79 and a SR of 41.50 with 10 fivefers and 2 fivefers.

While

Mohammad Abass last 112 wickets at an Ave of 14.24 and a SR of 32.5 with 12 fivefers and 3 tenfers.

and

Ali Imran Pasha's last 112 Fc wickets have come at an Ave of 15.95 and a SR of 28.70 with 8 fivefers & 3 tenfers.

Can we break these down by seasons ???? Saying last x number of wickets could gloss over average form in a particular season as in the previous or earlier one the said player might have done better currently / or previously.

 

[ExpressPacer]

Having a terrific season so far.. Unlike Sadaf, he isn't even regressing. Its a mystery why he's never been selected.

 

[Abdullah719]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Another pace bowler who's having a superb season is Tabish Khan. Figures of 11-143 in the QEA Trophy for Karachi Whites vs SNGPL <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash">#Cricket</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/805822826435477504">December 5, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[leg-side-flick]

Why are these guys not selected....

Average are 14,15,19..... some crazy stats....

Plus The current Pak team is very boring with no personalities ( last was probably Akhthar)....

You guys can easily drop 1 fast bowler, 1 opener and 1 middle oda batsman without any major effect to team....

 

[Speedster777]

Why is he not in the team? For the past 5-6 years we're seeing the same set of mediocre bowlers getting selected and re-selected while the top performers in domestics and A tours are sidelined. I think these guys don't have the connection and backing that the trundlers Imran, Sohail, Bialwal, Anwar Alis have. Without any Star fast bowlers our team is strictly mediocre.

 

[Hawkeye]

Keep him away.

Likes of Bhatti, Anwar > Tabish.

Talha was the same kind, "I'm bowling 140+...

 

[leg-side-flick]

Keep him away.

Likes of Bhatti, Anwar > Tabish.

Talha was the same kind, "I'm bowling 140+...

Has Anwar n bhatti outbowled this guy in domestic....

If he is bad then how did he get so many wickets....

I at times don't get it, batsman score runs and its said bowling weak tha and here its the other way round

 

[Square Drive]

Having a terrific season so far.. Unlike Sadaf, he isn't even regressing. Its a mystery why he's never been selected.

Care to elaborate?

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

Another guy who should have been given a go 5-6 years ago. Not sure if he has played for Pak A but he for sure deserved a go there.

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

Why is he not in the team? For the past 5-6 years we're seeing the same set of mediocre bowlers getting selected and re-selected while the top performers in domestics and A tours are sidelined. I think these guys don't have the connection and backing that the trundlers Imran, Sohail, Bialwal, Anwar Alis have. Without any Star fast bowlers our team is strictly mediocre.

Could be another guy doing wonders with the grace ball. The reason many swing it in domestic but struggle to swing it when playing for Pak.

 

[Ellipsism]

Why is he not in the team? For the past 5-6 years we're seeing the same set of mediocre bowlers getting selected and re-selected while the top performers in domestics and A tours are sidelined. I think these guys don't have the connection and backing that the trundlers Imran, Sohail, Bialwal, Anwar Alis have. Without any Star fast bowlers our team is strictly mediocre.

The harsh reality is that the fast bowlers in the squad are the best fast bowlers in the country... End of story.

When Kamran Akmal is a top performer in your domestic set-up are you really going to take it seriously?

If you don't like trundlers then you won't like Tabish.

 

[Speedster777]

The harsh reality is that the fast bowlers in the squad are the best fast bowlers in the country... End of story.

When Kamran Akmal is a top performer in your domestic set-up are you really going to take it seriously?

If you don't like trundlers then you won't like Tabish.

Are you part of PCB or something? I've noticed in every topic where there's criticism on PCB selection committee and the current trundler squad you've to jump in defend them without any evidence to back up your claims. The current squad has not been selected on merit so the argument that "they're the best we have" is false. We heard the same excuse when a 33 year old Misbah made his debut and a 32 year old Muhammad Iran was given his first chance at an age when cricketers specially fast bowlers retire.

Inzamam, Babar, Azam, Sarfraz, Amir and Asif all came from the same domestic set-up. Until and unless top performers from domestic who have the potential to excel are given a fair chance to prove their talent nobody has any right to write them off.

 

[Ellipsism]

Are you part of PCB or something? I've noticed in every topic where there's criticism on PCB selection committee and the current trundler squad you've to jump in defend them without any evidence to back up your claims. The current squad has not been selected on merit so the argument that "they're the best we have" is false. We heard the same excuse when a 33 year old Misbah made his debut and a 32 year old Muhammad Iran was given his first chance at an age when cricketers specially fast bowlers retire.

Inzamam, Babar, Azam, Sarfraz, Amir and Asif all came from the same domestic set-up. Until and unless top performers from domestic who have the potential to excel are given a fair chance to prove their talent nobody has any right to write them off.

Babar Azam isn't a top performer at domestic level, by your logic he should still be rotting in our utter crap domestic system.

You fail to realise the substandard pitches being produced these days which heavily favour medium pacers.

Meritocracy will not prevail in Pakistan unless the domestic system is "fixed".

Medium Pacers average sub 20 for fun these days, Asif averages a poultry 24.5 at the FC level (by modern Pakistani Domestic standards). The Pakistani FC pitches are not the same as they were say 5-10 years ago.

You think the selection committee don't want Pakistan to succeed?

Name one bowler whom you have seen bowl that can walk into this test side.

 

[Hawkeye]

Has Anwar n bhatti outbowled this guy in domestic....

If he is bad then how did he get so many wickets....

I at times don't get it, batsman score runs and its said bowling weak tha and here its the other way round

Why is he not in the team? For the past 5-6 years we're seeing the same set of mediocre bowlers getting selected and re-selected while the top performers in domestics and A tours are sidelined. I think these guys don't have the connection and backing that the trundlers Imran, Sohail, Bialwal, Anwar Alis have. Without any Star fast bowlers our team is strictly mediocre.

The harsh reality is that the fast bowlers in the squad are the best fast bowlers in the country... End of story.

When Kamran Akmal is a top performer in your domestic set-up are you really going to take it seriously?

If you don't like trundlers then you won't like Tabish.

Pretty much. Don't blindly go for X bowler is the top wicket taker in X tournament.

Our best intl players aren't top domestic performers usually. Babar Azam and Sami Aslam both had poor FC averages in particular.

AND in bowlers specially you should never go for average built on underprepared pitches, and poor quality balls.

The fact is we don't have any good bowlers in the domestic setup who can replace the ones in the national squad.

If a bowler has real skill and potential, they get noticed. Every player and coach would speak for him and he'd eventually get a chance.

Not saying completely disregard domestic stats, but you don't someone just because he's the highest wicket taker or lowest average in a particular year.

 

[ExpressPacer]

Care to elaborate?

Sure. Sadaf Hussain hasn't even picked up a single 5-fer this year while even mediocre bowlers are doing so. Now, I'm not taking anything away from him. He has a terrific First Class record and him not being selected after all that is nothing short of shocking BUT, this season is his worst in many years. Maybe he's lost the will/confidence or whatever but Tabish Khan is still piling up wickets. He JUST got 11 wickets in his most recent match.

 

[Speedster777]

Babar Azam isn't a top performer at domestic level, by your logic he should still be rotting in our utter crap domestic system.

You fail to realise the substandard pitches being produced these days which heavily favour medium pacers.

Meritocracy will not prevail in Pakistan unless the domestic system is "fixed".

Medium Pacers average sub 20 for fun these days, Asif averages a poultry 24.5 at the FC level (by modern Pakistani Domestic standards). The Pakistani FC pitches are not the same as they were say 5-10 years ago.

You think the selection committee don't want Pakistan to succeed?

Name one bowler whom you have seen bowl that can walk into this test side.

Babar scored a ton for his team in knock FC game under pressure. That was proof of his ability. You've repeated the same excuse regarding "pitches not being same" that was countered in the other thread by talent spotter bhai. so kindly do not waste my time in cyclic arguments. And no PCB selection committee has zero credibility and little regard for meritocracy if at all.

 

[MRSN]

I don't like to be judgmental like this but Tabash is not an International class bowler. He is just good enough for domestic cricket.

 

[MRSN]

Keep him away.

Likes of Bhatti, Anwar > Tabish.

Talha was the same kind, "I'm bowling 140+...

You may be right. Bhatti and Anwar seem better.

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Enough with the 82-83 mph bowlers.

 

[Hawkeye]

Babar scored a ton for his team in knock FC game under pressure. That was proof of his ability. You've repeated the same excuse regarding "pitches not being same" that was countered in the other thread by talent spotter bhai. so kindly do not waste my time in cyclic arguments. And no PCB selection committee has zero credibility and little regard for meritocracy if at all.

PCB selection can often be dodgy for batsmen. They don't pick the right talent on time.

However for bowlers, they've mostly been spot on.

The trundlers you see taking 10fers and averaging low in domestic undeprepared tracks are not prepared or capable enough to play international cricket and show skill with the kookaburra.

This even applies to the likes of Imran Khan, Junaid, etc. But this is the best in mediocrity we have.

Others are even more mediocre like Ehsan Adil, Talha, Mir Hamza (can be decent on green overcast grounds only).

And if any proper bowler with skills is spotted, pcb will often pick him.

 

[Major]

[MENTION=134608]Hawkeye[/MENTION] Mcgrath, Philander and Asif were also kind of trundlers, being low on speed isn't a bad thing, you get more control on your line and length and swing and seam

 

[Hawkeye]

[MENTION=134608]Hawkeye[/MENTION] Mcgrath, Philander and Asif were also kind of trundlers, being low on speed isn't a bad thing, you get more control on your line and length and swing and seam

Yes, a trundler with skill with the ball who can move it like Asif are extremely handy.

These bowlers, however, can't do it with a proper ball and on a decent pitch.

 

[srh]

Yes, a trundler with skill with the ball who can move it like Asif are extremely handy.

These bowlers, however, can't do it with a proper ball and on a decent pitch.

if Asif can succeed then why Hamza cannot? both can move the ball both ways and are intelligent bowlers

 

[Major]

Yes, a trundler with skill with the ball who can move it like Asif are extremely handy.

These bowlers, however, can't do it with a proper ball and on a decent pitch.

this is why they should be given a chance at Pakistan A level then judged

 

[Ellipsism]

Babar scored a ton for his team in knock FC game under pressure. That was proof of his ability. You've repeated the same excuse regarding "pitches not being same" that was countered in the other thread by talent spotter bhai. so kindly do not waste my time in cyclic arguments. And no PCB selection committee has zero credibility and little regard for meritocracy if at all.

Link to thread where talenspotter supposedly countered this argument.

 

[New Yorker]

Yes, a trundler with skill with the ball who can move it like Asif are extremely handy.

These bowlers, however, can't do it with a proper ball and on a decent pitch.

To know that you would have to try them with a proper ball on a decent pitch.

What baffles me is your presumption that there is actually an alternative to the empirical method.

Test, Discard/Select, Repeat. That is the only way to do it.

 

[New Yorker]

PCB selection can often be dodgy for batsmen. They don't pick the right talent on time.

However for bowlers, they've mostly been spot on.

The trundlers you see taking 10fers and averaging low in domestic undeprepared tracks are not prepared or capable enough to play international cricket and show skill with the kookaburra.

This even applies to the likes of Imran Khan, Junaid, etc. But this is the best in mediocrity we have.

Others are even more mediocre like Ehsan Adil, Talha, Mir Hamza (can be decent on green overcast grounds only).

And if any proper bowler with skills is spotted, pcb will often pick him.

If by "skills" you mean they were given a chance to bowl in front of a TV camera, yes. See under Shinwari.

In the meantime, there have been plenty of Javed-Come-Latelies. Ajmal, Yasir, Babar, Cheema, Sohail.

 

[New Yorker]

Babar Azam isn't a top performer at domestic level, by your logic he should still be rotting in our utter crap domestic system.

You fail to realise the substandard pitches being produced these days which heavily favour medium pacers.

Meritocracy will not prevail in Pakistan unless the domestic system is "fixed".

Medium Pacers average sub 20 for fun these days, Asif averages a poultry 24.5 at the FC level (by modern Pakistani Domestic standards). The Pakistani FC pitches are not the same as they were say 5-10 years ago.

You think the selection committee don't want Pakistan to succeed?

Name one bowler whom you have seen bowl that can walk into this test side.

If everyone is averaging 20 you select the bowler who averages 15.

Numbers per se mean nothing, but only a fool overlooks comparative performance.

Testing bowlers in identical trial conditions and picking the best of the lot is not a foolproof method.

But if you know a better one please describe it for us.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Keep him away.

Likes of Bhatti, Anwar > Tabish.

Talha was the same kind, "I'm bowling 140+...

Talha was such a let down. Apart from his solid spell against India in Asia Cup but just such a trundler.

Problem with us is we are not producing genuine swing bowlers. Our pacers just don't know how to move the ball consistently. Only one is Sohail Khan and the rest run up and hope for the best.

We need to rope in Rana Naved to teach our bowlers. Asif should be hired as coach if he is not going to be selected. But we need to do something quick because I am getting sick of very slight lateral seam movement boring pace bowling. Its not good enough.

 

[TalentSpotterPk]

One of my old Posts in Shehzad Azam Rana thread :

http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/s...a-fast-bowler-from-Islamabad/page2&styleid=16


Pakistan A tour of Srilanka 2015.

Kindly do not hesitate to read bowling Averages and Strike Rates of

1. Tabish Khan

2. Mir Hamza

3. Zia ul Haq &

4. Shehzad Azam



At the age of 30 Shehzad played his first ever match at any level for Pakistan (A) nerves meant he could not perform at all but next match He outbowled Mir Hamza, Zial ul Haq & Tabish Khan completely while they all had played for and toured for Pakistan A more than thrice.




If you want to Re-Test Mohammad Abass & Mir Hamza than select them for Pakistan A next tour. While wrt Tabish since he is 30 plus so as per Inzamam's Criteria He cannot be picked for Pak A again. So call him to NCA for next Pakistan team camp along with Abass & Mir. Judge them and than all 4 selectors, Misbah, Arthur, Azhar & Mudassar should vote.

 

[Hawkeye]

To know that you would have to try them with a proper ball on a decent pitch.

What baffles me is your presumption that there is actually an alternative to the empirical method.

Test, Discard/Select, Repeat. That is the only way to do it.

You can get the idea in domestic cricket. That's what selectors and scouts are there for.

Yes, they should be tested too and that can be done on A tours or finals of a grand domestic tournament. But, stats alone don't mean much.

If by "skills" you mean they were given a chance to bowl in front of a TV camera, yes. See under Shinwari.

In the meantime, there have been plenty of Javed-Come-Latelies. Ajmal, Yasir, Babar, Cheema, Sohail.

Shinwari was an odd case of wrong, hurried selection.

As long as you don't have horrible stats, what matters is your ability, if you're on dimensional, skill with bat/ball.

 

[Hawkeye]

if Asif can succeed then why Hamza cannot? both can move the ball both ways and are intelligent bowlers

Mir Hamza and Asif are not the same type of bowlers.

Asif was a magician with the seam, could use it any way he liked.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

We all saw what happened with Asad Ali - Now people want to see another 80-83mph running in. Good going Pak fans!

 

[Abdullah719]

Tabish continues to top charts as selectors look the other way

KARACHI: No cricketer in this country has had to grind through as many hardships as Tabish Khan, a strapping fast bowler who is still waiting for the elusive opportunity to play for Pakistan despite putting up sterling performances.

After making his first-class debut way back in 2002-03, the Karachi-born Tabish, now 32, has picked up a staggering 478 wickets from 107 appearances, while averaging 23.73 with 31 five-for hauls.

In his last outing Tabish recorded match figures of 11-143 for Karachi Whites against SNGPL in the day-night Quaid-i-Azam Trophy Super Eight round match at the National Stadium earlier this month. His tally of 62 wickets in nine matches at 13.54 with seven five-for in the innings were only surpassed by the championship’s highest wicket-taker, KRL’s seamer Mohammad Abbas (71 in 10 games at 12.74 with eight hauls of five-for).

In an interview with Dawn on Monday, Tabish said he had always wanted to bowl fast from the day he started playing cricket.

“I used to bowl very fast from a young age. As time went by, it became my strength and passion. Overall I rated myself as an all-rounder but unfortunately didn’t get enough space to prove it since my main focus was bowling as fast I could,” Tabish said. “But later I realized speed is not the only feature of fast bowling. So I mastered the skills of swinging the ball both ways and bowl according to pitch conditions.”

Tabish revealed he drew inspiration from the modern-day greats of Pakistan cricket and emerged to become someone the batsmen dreaded facing.

“When growing up, I used to idolize the legendary Imran Khan. And then came along the likes of Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Aaqib Javed and Shoaib Akhtar. I was fascinated by the skills all of them possessed,” he recalls. “I got very excited at the sight of seeing them destroying many a batting line-ups while watching the matches on TV. The pleasure of watching batsmen becoming fearful spurred me on to emulate my heroes.

“By following in their footsteps, I enhanced my qualities and started developing the skills of quality fast bowling. I was taught by my coaches that one can only become better than the rest by putting in those extra efforts to improve skills you already have.”

The soft-spoken Tabish stressed that age is no barrier to bowl quick as long as the desire to remain in physical shape existed.

“I think this is a key factor that the powers-that-be generally tend to overlook whenever they start taking interest in the individuals. Why should the age come in the way? If someone has God-gifted virtues of being an exceptional fast bowler, the selectors should think on those lines. After all, experience counts a lot.”

After a sporadic handful of appearances for Pakistan ‘A’ side despite claiming 77 wickets in 14 matches of the 2009-10 first-class season, Tabish believes his dream of playing at the top level will come true, given his consistent wicket-taking form in domestic cricket.

“Now that would definitely the icing on the cake. I’ve not lost hope of wearing the green Pakistan cap and certainly won’t give up easily if the opportunities come soon enough,” he vowed. “Obviously, the current season was good in a sense that now I have got plenty of experience to bowl on different pitch conditions. Back in 2009-10, I got wickets with my pace, but now I can operate in all conditions accordingly.

“The performances are in front of the selectors to judge whether I deserve a chance [to play for Pakistan] since I had taken 61 wickets in 2011-12 and was declared best bowler several times. Importantly, compared to past several seasons I have immensely enjoyed bowling this season.

“My family has been the biggest influence in cricketing career. All of them wanted me to play for Pakistan and become a star. They keep on backing me up and motivated me to stick with what I am doing. Insha’Allah, I shall reach the top because my philosophy is that never give up on your passion and dreams, one day or the other it will be achieved.

“Every day is a new day. I keep on working hard and stay focused. I admire renowned sportsmen of other fields. My favourites are Ronaldo, Ronaldinho in football, Michael Schumacher in motor racing and Pete Sampras and Roger Federer in tennis. Their achievements have also served as source of inspiration for me,” Tabish concluded.

http://www.dawn.com/news/1304636/tabish-continues-to-top-charts-as-selectors-look-the-other-way

 

[TalentSpotterPk]

I have an advice for Inzamam. Lift the 30 years rule for A team and give Tabish another go for Pakiatan A next assignment. If he gets a fivefer or a Tenfer against quality List A opponent than finally fulfil his dream. Apparently he is very fit physically and is renowned to be a work horse.

 

[New Yorker]

We all saw what happened with Asad Ali - Now people want to see another 80-83mph running in. Good going Pak fans!

I do if they are good.

Without trying we won't know if they are another Asad Ali or another Asif

 

[MenInG]

Now finally recognition for him as he's picked by KK

 

[DRsohail]

Now finally recognition for him as he's picked by KK

his time is over but the poor guy should earn something and thats good for him,..

 

[MenInG]

Tabish Khan, the newly crowned king of Karachi Kings, is a prime example of sheer hard work and dedication. Making his First Class debut in 2002/03 and being a top performer, he never caught the eyes of national selectors. The right-arm pacer’s 515 wickets in 113 First Class matches were not enough for the selectors to even consider him for a Green Cap. Being a consistent performer in the domestic circuit, he still being ignored, damaged Khan’s determination at times, but he never bogged down and kept on pushing himself to do even better. “I used to get disheartened, I topped Pakistan as a bowler in domestic cricket for five or six years continuously and still not getting any recognition was quite heartbreaking,” he told. “But getting disheartened is fruitless, you just let down yourself, why one should lose his heart? You are playing the game that you love, so there is nothing to be disappointed.”

None of the national selectors ever contacted him throughout the years. However, he feels that it was up to them whether to give him a chance or not, all he had at his end was to perform day in and day out to prove his worth. The one thing that kept him going was the thought that whenever he takes the field, he takes it with pride. “By the grace of God, I am lucky enough to perform at every level I have played, I have been blessed with respect, it motivates me that whenever I leave the ground, I leave it with my chin up.”

Despite facing loads of hardships during the course of his career, the pacer does not have any regret. He believes struggle and hard work are part of life, someone who has not tasted failures cannot enjoy success.“Some people get success immediately, some have to wait for it, I am probably the latter one, but I am thankful that I have succeeded,” he told.Tabish Khan could have been utilized in the national team as he was ruling the domestic circuit of the country, but the think tank probably did not realize his talent and wasted some of his precious years. “Failure is very important in life, it teaches you the learning process, I have utilized all these years to improve myself and coming up with even more zeal, it is the result of that hard work that I have developed myself and now a part of Karachi Kings.”



Tabish Khan, after playing First Class cricket for around 15 years, is still hopeful to wear Pakistan’s badge on his chest. He believes in the concept of ‘age is just a number’ as long as one concentrates on his fitness. “It is our national team, not a U-19 side where there is an age limit,” he said with a grin.“Misbah Ul Haq and Younis Khan are prime examples of that who played till their 40’s and were still super fit.As long as you are fit and concentrating on your game, it automatically prolongs the career, age is just a number as long as you are fit.”

Idolizing the duo of Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis while growing up, he started playing cricket in streets. That was the era that inspired hundreds of Pakistani kids to become fast bowlers and Tabish Khan was one of them. “Like every boy in Karachi, I also started playing cricket in the streets, I always wanted to be a fast bowler. It was the era of Waqar and Wasim, there has never been such a combination and there will never any duo like them,” he told. “Then there was Imran Khan and later Shoaib Akhtar, seeing them play I got the passion for becoming a pacer.”

During his childhood, there were many inspiring stories, one of them was Imran Khan lifting the world cup in 1992. The victory in the major event motivated a generation to play cricket and Khan is still under the hangover of that success. “I was very young when Imran Khan lifted the world cup, but I still remember it as it happened just days before.”

Despite resistance from his family, Tabish Khan kept playing cricket throughout his school and college life. His family wanted him to concentrate on studies, they did not believe that he will a successful career as a cricketer, but now they dream of seeing him wearing Pakistan’s Test cap. “My family did not allow me to play cricket in the beginning, they always asked me to focus on studies,” recalled the pacer with a bright smile. “I carried on studies alongside cricket, in fact, I have played without my family knowing about it.”

It was easy for him to manage to play cricket without the consent of his family as it was not that expensive in those days. There were few academies and young cricketers used to practice on their own on cement wickets and anywhere where they could hone their skills. Unlike today, where players have all kinds of facilities in academies, who also charge some hefty amount from them. The streets used to be filled with boys playing cricket on roads and grounds, which is a rare sight in Karachi now. “To be honest, in my age, there was a lot of street cricket in Karachi, but you do not find boys playing in streets that often now. It is probably because of the law and order situation of the city of due to the abundance of cricket academies here.”

Street cricket is a nursery for cricketers in Pakistan, especially in Karachi. Kids learn different tricks of the trade in on roads which they apply in competitive cricket and succeed. According to the fast bowler, one thing that he learned in streets is playing as a unit and supporting each other. “We used to play with passion, there used to be a team effort, it was used to be a different feel altogether. The team that gels together wins, the biggest example of that is Pakistan’s triumph in Champions Trophy, there were not big names in the side, but they played as a unit and emerged as the winners eventually.”



Tabish Khan seems ready and confident to take up arguably the biggest challenge of his career, playing in Pakistan Super League. The seasoned domestic player is not feeling any sort of pressure ahead of the big campaign in Karachi Kings’ colors. He believes that basics of cricket are same and he has to play the same sport that he has been playing for the past two decades almost, “I am not going there to play snooker or soccer, I will play cricket, so there is nothing to get nervous,” he told.

Similar to the first two seasons of PSL, the third edition will also feature some of the biggest names of cricket fraternity. Usually, when a big name comes on to bat, young players, come under the pump just because of the reputation his opponent has, however, Khan does not buy this idea. “Every batsman on which I will not do my homework will bother me,” he said.“If you bowl well against them, there is no batsman in the world whom you cannot beat.”

Karachi Kings players are working extremely hard to outshine all the opponents this time. They are working to improve their fitness and skill level. “We are working hard, we are training throughout the day to meet the high standards of PSL. To compete in PSL, you need to go an extra mile and everyone is doing it.”

He assured Karachi Kings’ fans that they will give their best, but the results cannot be promised as other teams are also working extremely hard. “Similar to us, different teams are also practicing extremely hard,” he stated. “Lahore Qalandars, Quetta Gladiators, Multan Sultans or Islamabad United, everyone is working their heart out to do well in the PSL, moreover, the tournament features every single top-performer of the country, which makes the competition immensely tough.”

“Make sure your focus on education,” tells Tabish Khan who has been through hell and back in his career, but still did not give up.“Don’t treat cricket as just a game,” He advised budding cricketers to work hard as talent will not take you far, “Cricket is a different field altogether, you have to work extremely hard. Just talent will give you success only short term, hard work is essential to grow as a cricketer,” he added.“You have to be focused, you need to be mentally tough for cricket, be ready for every situation, you have to fight to not give up, you fall, you rise, it is an extremely tough field, and you need to be mentally prepared here,” he concluded.'

https://arysports.tv/tabish-khan-a-tale-of-determination-persistence-and-resilience/

 

[notAgainPlease]

Grew up with him in same hood .. he must be 33/34 at least

 

[Zeeraq]

Tabish Khan took 8-41, great bowling by him.

 

[Zeeraq]

Tabish Khan took 7 wickets for 86 runs.

 

[Salman4.]

The way our bowlers have been bowling, wouldn't rule out Tabish coming in for the SL series.

 

[shah_1]

He averages 40 this season so far

 

[Abdullah719]

He averages 40 this season so far

He is super fit, but don't think he is much faster than Imran/Abbas either. And almost 35 years old.

 

[Abdullah719]

Bagnall Norton make overseas move after visa issues prevent Asif Raza's return

Bagnall Norton have unveiled a new overseas player for their debut season in the North Staffs and South Cheshire League Premier Division.

The club, who have secured three successive promotions to reach the top flight, had previously announced that Asif Raza would continue in the role.

However, visa issues have now forced the Premier new boys to look elsewhere - and they have quickly moved for fellow Pakistan fast bowler Tabish Khan.

A Bagnall Norton statement on facebook read: “Due to work visa problems our long-standing overseas pro Asif Raza will not be joining us in our first season in the Premiership.

“The club would like to thank Asif for his service over the past years and wish him well for the future.

“Despite many hours of conversations between the club and Asif it has been mutually agreed that a new pro for the 2020 season is to be signed.

“We have finalised a deal to sign Tabish Khan. Tabish is a direct replacement for Raza, who is a fast seam bowler.”

Khan, who has represented Pakistan A, has an enviable record in domestic cricket in his country.

In 128 first-class matches he’s picked up 568 wickets, which includes 37 five-wicket hauls and 10 wickets in a match on seven occasions.

The Sindh player is also no slouch with the bat and has five fist-class half-centuries to his name.

As well as his longer form success, Khan has taken 73 List A and 42 Twenty20 wickets.

Khan has previous experience of playing in England. In 2017 he spent the season with Beckenham in the Kent Premier League.

In 2014 he also had a short stint playing in Ireland for Fox Lodge.

Khan joins a Bagnall Norton side who have enjoyed remarkable success since being formed ahead of the 2015 season.

Norton, a famous local cricket name, faced an uncertain future after deciding to leave their Community Drive home after months of disputes with landowners the Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation (CISWO).

https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/other-sport/bagnall-norton-new-overseas-cricket-3953834

 

[MenInG]

Tabish Khan 4-25 today for Sindh vs KP.

 

[Abdullah719]

5/44 today for Sindh, first 5fer of QeA 2020.

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tabish Khan:<br><br>38 times 5 wickets in an innings in First-class<br>28 times 4 wickets in an innings in First-class<br>7 times 10 wickets in a match in First-class<br>23.94 average in First-Class<br>0 times played for Pakistan<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/QeA20?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#QeA20</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1320379952877965313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2020</a></blockquote>
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[MenInG]

Question was about what motivated him to do so well (5fer)

"Those who are close to me know about the depressing period I am going through and I feel it will remain with me for a lifetime; The reason for my depression is that I lost my father in June and I do not thing I have felt so depressed in my life before; When I was about to sleep last night, I was thinking about how I used to give an update on my progress to my late father...[pauses as emotional]...whenever I would take a 5fer, my late father would call me about it; The depressing part is that during the time he was alive, I could not play for Pakistan; This is what motivated me to do so well - nothing else had done that"

 

[zacattakk]

Had previous chief selectors in the past 5-10 years ever given any official statement in press conferences on why he was never selected or considered? I know posters here say its because of his speed, but I am wondering what Misbah, Inzi and those before have said.

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

Will be another Tanvir Ahmed type experiment. Not sure if its worth the time.

Should have been given a chance 10 years back.

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tabish Khan today "The reason for my sadness is that I lost my father in June. When I was about to sleep last night, I was thinking about how I used to give an update on my progress to my late father & whenever I would take a 5fer he'd phone me up & talk about it" <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/QeA20?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#QeA20</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://t.co/rLCzkCr7iK">pic.twitter.com/rLCzkCr7iK</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1320397299793776644?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2020</a></blockquote>
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[Cric_lover4487]

Will be another Tanvir Ahmed type experiment. Not sure if its worth the time.

Should have been given a chance 10 years back.

I feel this Zimbabwe series could have been the opportunity to give well deserved farewell to this domestic stalwart. Pakistan has nothing to lose. I think that it would be very motivating for domestic cricketers. If you don't reward your domestic performers it will demotivate younger players.

 

[Titan24]

He was a late boomer surely but was bowling pretty well even 5-7 years ago. While Pakistan was trying all sorts of pacers in tests in UAE and none was doing really well. I think he could have been someone who could be selected at that time.

Unfortunately its too late now as he is 35 currently and while his control is pretty good his pace has gone down a bit. I personally dont think there is any roam for emotions when we talk about national cricket team.

 

[shamaan]

I feel this Zimbabwe series could have been the opportunity to give well deserved farewell to this domestic stalwart. Pakistan has nothing to lose. I think that it would be very motivating for domestic cricketers. If you don't reward your domestic performers it will demotivate younger players.

What if he performs in the farewell match ?

 

[shah_1]

He was a late boomer surely but was bowling pretty well even 5-7 years ago. While Pakistan was trying all sorts of pacers in tests in UAE and none was doing really well. I think he could have been someone who could be selected at that time.

Unfortunately its too late now as he is 35 currently and while his control is pretty good his pace has gone down a bit. I personally dont think there is any roam for emotions when we talk about national cricket team.

He will be selected for NZ tour to keep the karachi media quiet

 

[hitthestump]

As much as i feel for the guy, Pakistan need to stop picking someone just because he starts crying in the media.

Tabish has solid stats but so do lots of other medium fast bowlers on home pitches. There's nothing to say we've missed out on a gem, so lets just move on.

 

[Cric_lover4487]

What if he performs in the farewell match ?

Just tell him, regardless of your performance these are the only 2-3 matches you will get to play. I don't think he will mind. Atleast he will retire with happy feeling that his hardwork of 15 years finally paid off. He will be then motivated to become a coach and help ypunger players. Otherwise, he will become on of many bitter ex-players like Tanbir who have an axe to grind with the system.

 

[Saj]

Still taking wickets but his ship has sailed regarding international cricket.

Another who wasn't picked when at his peak.

 

[Pacy with wisdom]

I know him personally. Trains at platinum fitness gym, and is an extremely humble and devoted man.
I wish he could have played 5,6 years ago when dross like Rahat Ali and Anwar Ali were given free runs.

 

[Last Monetarist]

I won't profess to having seen a lot of him over the years, but of the little that I have, reckon he's a bit superior to Abbas because he possesses a deceptive bouncer.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

His first step into the fame was when he took a hat trick against that ROW XI in Karachi during 2011 or 2012 when Andre Nel, Jayasuria, Hayward, Bossman, Ricardo Powell and others toured Pakistan for 2 exhibition t20s.

 

[Saj]

What he didn't have was a captain who was his best mate or a selector who was under pressure to pick him, as others have had in the past.

 

[El Generico]

568 first class wickets at an average under 24 but still hasn’t played a single international game. On the hand guys like Riaz and Tanvir have played 100s of internationals for Pakistan.

But it’s too late now I guess.

 

[Zaz]

From what ive seen of him he doesnt seem exceptional Hes not tall or pacy

However with those stats maybe he shouldve been rewarded a few years back with a few games to see how good he was

Its funny how some players have been picked year after year despite avge performances and without a 2nd thought whilst other domestic players who perform arent even looked at

Its a shame for him But its too late now

 

[The Viper]

Azhar Ali on Tabish not being selected for Pakistan:

"Credit to Tabish Khan for continuing to perform for many years, but there are things that the selectors look for in players which include the age factor - but I think credit to him as he is still knocking at the door of selection; I do hope when the selectors discuss selection they will look at his performances, so lets see what happens next"

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

who is this guy and why was he never picked ? His FC record is super impressive.

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

Azhar Ali on Tabish not being selected for Pakistan:

"Credit to Tabish Khan for continuing to perform for many years, but there are things that the selectors look for in players which include the age factor - but I think credit to him as he is still knocking at the door of selection; I do hope when the selectors discuss selection they will look at his performances, so lets see what happens next"

lol does Azhar look at his age before selecting himself.. shameless individual Azhar Ali is.. retire already.

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

lol does Azhar look at his age before selecting himself.. shameless individual Azhar Ali is.. retire already.

A few weeks back he said that Asad Shafiq still is a youngster beauty