"I think Ahmed Shehzad has more talent than Sachin Tendulkar ever had" : Abdul Razzaq

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And a few more quotes

"Pakistan have a very balanced T20I side"
"Our youngsters are very talented and can win us this event"
"We have world-class spinners and they will prove to be useful there"
"The conditions in Bangladesh are well suited to Pakistan"
"By playing the Asia Cup, Pakistan increased their chances of winning the World T20"

 

[Mamoon]

Pity. You wonder how much these players know about the game they played for over a decade or is it pure bias?

Even bias can't/shouldn't drop to this abhorrent level.

 

[Gigii]

*Covers my ears with my hands*

Here it comes

5...4...3...2...1

 

[rixxuu]

I can say just one word for this. LOL

 

[Mamoon]

The amount of hype we give to our players, how would we have reacted if Tendulkar actually was a Pakistani?

The fact that 22 years on and our so called experts still can't put two sentences together without bringing in Imran Khan makes me wonder how they'd cope with a superhuman record breaking machine like Tendulkar.

 

[RickyG]

HAHAHAHHAHA. That is all.

 

[DrSchultz]

Hope Indian poster realise don't freak out when they come on pakpassion tomorrow morning.

 

[endymion248]

The amount of hype we give to our players, how would we have reacted if Tendulkar actually was a Pakistani?

The fact that 22 years on and our so called experts still can't put two sentences together without bringing in Imran Khan makes me wonder how they'd cope with a superhuman record breaking machine like Tendulkar.

What are you implying? That Tendulkar deserves more reverence than Imran Khan?

As for op, this is the second time Shezza boy has been compared to Tendulkar. The first was by Abdul Qadir when he was 18 iirc.

Our experts sure do love Tendulkar

 

[Haz95]

Oh god Tendulkar probably is the most complete batsman ever

 

[farazaidi]

relax guys, it is his first experience on the experts panel

everyone gets better with time

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

I think Mamoon has more talent than David 'Bumble' Llyod ever had. But he is wasting his talent on PP.

 

[CricFan2012]

Welcome back Mamoon

I wouldn't disagree with Razzaq, trendulkar did play for 20 years.

Shehzad has just played for 4 years and he seems like an amazing player.

 

[Gigii]

It seems like in Pakistan the defence of having talent is justification for not actually producing the goods.

 

[waqar goraya]

Although this statement does seem ludicrous but it also puts unnecessary pressure on Ahmad.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

I agree with Razzaq.

Ahmed Shehzad is indeed the chosen one.



Dunno if this is hopeless bias or hopeless jealousy.

Hope Sachin fans (good ones and crazy ones) don't go crazy due to this statement.

 

[smoothcriminal]

You have a wrong flag attached beside your avatar.

Why? Just because he praised Tendulkar highly and appreciated him? Pata nahi humaray logon ko kyun itni khaarish hoti hay jab Tendulkar ko all time best kaha jaata hay. Sure, he may/may not be the best ever, but he definitely fits within the ambit of the discussion. Not too far fetched what Mamoon said about him being "superhuman" (figure of speech of course)

 

[ChaudrySaab]

Lol ... Put unnecesary pressure on the player why don't you with these absurd comments!.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

You have a wrong flag attached beside your avatar.

Imran Khan is the best all rounder. And wasim is the best left arm fast bowler. Now do i have to put a pakistani flag after my name?

 

[Buffet]

Everyone has rights have an opinion, even if it's a funny one.

Imran Khan is the best all rounder. And wasim is the best left arm fast bowler. Now do i have to put a pakistani flag after my name?

Sobers is the best all rounder and now I have to look for a WI flag

 

[Lords]

hmm ok.

Razzak bhai, no commentary contracts for you anytime soon for sure.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Everyone has rights have an opinion, even if it's a funny one.

Sure....its like saying India or Pak army would annihilate the US army.

Yes, its just an opinion but still....that's just crazy.

 

[Mamoon]

What are you implying? That Tendulkar deserves more reverence than Imran Khan?

As for op, this is the second time Shezza boy has been compared to Tendulkar. The first was by Abdul Qadir when he was 18 iirc.

Our experts sure do love Tendulkar

No. I believe you missed the post where I regarded Imran the best all round package of all time which included his captaincy skills.

But let me tell you something, 90% of Imran Khan's glamour today in most people's eyes is the 92 World Cup win which is brought up in every interview.

in 92, Imran did this and did that etc XYZ.

You won't see a Yousuf or a Shoaib claiming how Imran was a great captain because of his run against WI in the 80's.

Tendulkar on the other hand doesn't have one particular hold. He is a marvel and I can't help but feel we would have given him divine status in this country, considering the amount of hype we give to our mediocre young players and to our legends over a particular tournament.

 

[Haz95]

Damn, this thread escalated quickly. Altho its absurd, I've not heard it the first time tho

 

[Mamoon]

Tendulkar has the strongest case after Bradman for the best batsman of all time title. I don't understand why its so difficult for Pakistan fans to appreciate his genius.

 

[Mamoon]

This Razzaq statement clearly indicates how insecure we feel when it comes to Tendulkar.

 

[Haz95]

Tendulkar has the strongest case after Bradman for the best batsman of all time title. I don't understand why its so difficult for Pakistan fans to appreciate his genius.

Lara, Punter and Sach I believe are all ahead of the Don himself. But statistically, its
For me, the greatest batsman ever was Viv Richards

 

[Friend786]

lets just wait for 10-15 years mr.razzaq before making such outrageous statement.

 

[zabalestmsm]

"I think Ahmed Shehzad has more talent than Sachin Tendulkar ever had": Abdul Razzaq

I dont think he has more talent than Tendulkar! I dont know what does he mean by talent? If he means technique and shots etc then there is no one better than Tendulkar in history! Period. Or if by talent he means that he has in him to surpass Tendulkar then thats way too early to say!

 

[endymion248]

No. I believe you missed the post where I regarded Imran the best all round package of all time which included his captaincy skills.

But let me tell you something, 90% of Imran Khan's glamour today in most people's eyes is the 92 World Cup win which is brought up in every interview.

in 92, Imran did this and did that etc XYZ.

You won't see a Yousuf or a Shoaib claiming how Imran was a great captain because of his run against WI in the 80's.

Tendulkar on the other hand doesn't have one particular hold. He is a marvel and I can't help but feel we would have given him divine status in this country, considering the amount of hype we give to our mediocre young players and to our legends over a particular tournament.

That's the point. Imran had an amazing record even before that WC. If he doesn't get reverence for it, neither would Tendulkar if he hadn't won us a WC.

 

[Lords]

I have started hating talent now a days. I dont understand it. Kambli, Rohit etc were supposed to be more talented than Sachin. I mean it would make a good pickle but it doesnt mean jack if it doesnt translate in to on the ground performance.

Sometimes i think the word talent is used to defend losers ( not saying shazad is a loser). When you cannot defend with quantifiable things than say something unquantifiable. No one can argue on that.
Its like a battle losing side claiming to be more brave.

Puts unnecessary pressure on Sehz, statement is made by Razz but Shez will have to prove him right all his life. Or may be he was actually taking a shot at UAkmal.

 

[Mamoon]

Lara, Punter and Sach I believe are all ahead of the Don himself. But statistically, its
For me, the greatest batsman ever was Viv Richards

Me too. Viv is the man but like I said, Tendulkar has the strongest "case".

How many batting records can one man hold?

and here there are people comparing him to a technically deficient batsman who adds nothing to the team apart from a hundred here and there because it takes him a 100 deliveries to get to his 50 because of extremely poor strike rotation.

Razzaq has completely lost the script

I thought he had something to offer as a cricketer still but boy has age caught up with him.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

lets just wait for 10-15 years mr.razzaq before making such outrageous statement.

I think you don't get it. He can't wait for 10-15 more years. His intl. career is over. He has to start his career as a cricket expert. And its necessary to make statements like these.

 

[as-95]

Everyone has rights have an opinion, even if it's a funny one.



Sobers is the best all rounder and now I have to look for a WI flag

Imran Khan is the best All Rounder. I haven't got a flag but I will put a Pakistani one soon too.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Razzaq is finished as a player but has just helped to deliver a 10 page thread on PP that will be bumped for years.

What a way to cement his legacy amongst the fans.

 

[Mamoon]

That's the point. Imran had an amazing record even before that WC. If he doesn't get reverence for it, neither would Tendulkar if he hadn't won us a WC.

Tendulkar has too many feats.

In the late 90's, he was a machine. Far greater than what people like Wasim has achieved and look how much we revere them.

Take up a comparison of batsmen. Inzamam is widely regarded as the most talented batsman we have ever produced but by no means does he qualify for an ATG tag. Only Miandad does from Pakistan.

Tendulkar is a certified ATG. Everyone agrees upon that. Just take a look at how much hype Inzamam gets from Pakistani fans and now swap him with Tendulkar.

 

[Mamoon]

Razzaq is finished as a player but has just helped to deliver a 10 page thread on PP that will be bumped for years.

What a way to cement his legacy amongst the fans.

Not really, it will runs its course and get lost in oblivion.

Abdul Qadir lost the plot not so long ago either.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Razzaq is finished as a player but has just helped to deliver a 10 page thread on PP that will be bumped for years.

What a way to cement his legacy amongst the fans.

Hahaha...so true.

 

[Bhaijaan]

The thing here is, Shehzad is a very decent youngster who's just started to do well and doesn't deserve to be bashed just because Razzaq has no idea what he's talking about. The marvelous player that Tendulkar was, honestly speaking even Indians won't mind if a Pakistani kid turns out to be like him cricket and manners wise. I for one would be delighted.

 

[Buffet]

Sure....its like saying India or Pak army would annihilate the US army.

Yes, its just an opinion but still....that's just crazy.

It could be crazy and funny both. But it also helps you to take their comments in future with proper context. All opinions doesn't needs to be taken with the same seriousness.

 

[endymion248]

Tendulkar has too many feats.

In the late 90's, he was a machine. Far greater than what people like Wasim has achieved and look how much we revere them.

Take up a comparison of batsmen. Inzamam is widely regarded as the most talented batsman we have ever produced but by no means does he qualify for an ATG tag. Only Miandad does from Pakistan.

Tendulkar is a certified ATG. Everyone agrees upon that. Just take a look at how much hype Inzamam gets from Pakistani fans and now swap him with Tendulkar.

Yet they don't get nearly as much hype as IK. Charisma and WC winning captain are even more important than stats and Tendulkar has neither.

He would be immensely admired, much more than Inzamam at least. Maybe even more than Miandad (although half of Miandad's hype is that famous six).

But sure as hell nowhere close to IK.

 

[Major]

Well Shezad has got all the shots thats not a doubt

 

[Haz95]

Me too. Viv is the man but like I said, Tendulkar has the strongest "case".

How many batting records can one man hold?

and here there are people comparing him to a technically deficient batsman who adds nothing to the team apart from a hundred here and there because it takes him a 100 deliveries to get to his 50 because of extremely poor strike rotation.

Razzaq has completely lost the script

I thought he had something to offer as a cricketer still but boy has age caught up with him.

The general thing is Lara=Sachin=Don>Punter>>>>>everyone else.
Ahmed for me is the best batsman Pak currently has and he's improving day by day especially considering his state pre-West Indies series. He's utterly transformed as a batsman. Of course he isn't in the mold of Sachin but potential wise, could be Paks best which is why PPers are overhyping him in the same sense Indians(like on youtube) are calling Shami the king of reverseswing which isn't true. And I don't see deficiencies in his technique?

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Sure....its like saying India or Pak army would annihilate the US army.

Yes, its just an opinion but still....that's just crazy.

Exactly! Ahmed is twice the player that Tendulkar is.

No need for senseless comparison.

 

[endymion248]

Not really, it will runs its course and get lost in oblivion.

Abdul Qadir lost the plot not so long ago either.

That's because we lost all hope on Ahmed Shehzad after WC 2011.

However, hopefully, now, this thread will come back from the abyss, sometimes when Shehzad fails, other times when he scores.

It's like that ''Is Umar Gul Awful'' thread. It would be long dead if, once in a while, Gul didn't wake up and destroy a team, with bat or bowl (mostly bat these days).

 

[battler]

lol I don't feel angry at razzaq for making this statement,I actually pity his understanding of the game.

 

[Bhaijaan]

But sure as hell nowhere close to IK.

The little man with girlish voice is an absolute monster in this game and stands toe to toe if not taller to anyone who's ever played cricket. Deal with it. Tendulkar started getting rated ahead of Imran like 12 years ago by most historians/analysts.

 

[Mamoon]

Trust me, we'd have found charisma in Tendulkar if he was donning the green shirt.

Our hype machine is far greater than those of other countries.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Even with his batting alone Razzaq couldn't have stretched a PP thread to 50 posts. Well done Razzler.

 

[Gabbar Singh]

Bhagwan ka apman #indiatv

 

[WNC]

Oh boy. Razzler has lost it

 

[HamzaSaeen]

This is absolutely ridiculous.
Nobody should be compared with a player like on the basis of 40 odd games.
Ahmed is a good youngster with decent potential but Tendulkar he is not.

 

[endymion248]

The little man with girlish voice is an absolute monster in this game and stands toe to toe if not taller to anyone who's ever played cricket. Deal with it. Tendulkar started getting rated ahead of Imran like 12 years ago by most historians/analysts.

Only 12 years ago? To Indians nowadays, Tendulkar was the greatest human to ever have lived when he was the size of a tarbuza. So, when he was 5 years old.

Trust me, we'd have found charisma in Tendulkar if he was donning the green shirt.

Our hype machine is far greater than those of other countries.

Find me one person who says Miandad is charismatic and I will stipulate to that.

 

[Haz95]

off topic:
Narine and Badree are the #1 and #2 ranked T20 bowlers[even ahead of hafeez+ajju] whilst Aaron Finch is the new #1 batsman[hales has dropped to 3 due to recent form]

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

off topic:
Narine and Badree are the #1 and #2 ranked T20 bowlers[even ahead of hafeez+ajju] whilst Aaron Finch is the new #1 batsman[hales has dropped to 3 due to recent form]

A relatively flat track and Finch will murder all off spinners.

Only Ajmal and Narine would survive his onslaught.

No one else would.

 

[Zaz]

Its statements like this that confirm that top ex players dont necessarily make top pundits - stick to your day job razzaq

 

[London_Lahori]

If shehzad can get us half the international runs and 100's tendulkar did, I'd be very happy for him and Pakistan cricket.

Don't think anyone is more talented then a teenage kid smacking around attacks all around the world in an era of superb fast bowling.

 

[Mamoon]

Only 12 years ago? To Indians nowadays, Tendulkar was the greatest human to ever have lived when he was the size of a tarbuza. So, when he was 5 years old.



Find me one person who says Miandad is charismatic and I will stipulate to that.

Because Miandad is not half the batsman Tendulkar is.

What Tendulkar has achieved, charisma follows.

We may not like him but you cannot deny that he has inspired a generation in a massive country like India. Even his bat logo became an icon let alone his ability. If that isn't charisma, what is?

 

[Bhaijaan]

Only 12 years ago? To Indians nowadays, Tendulkar was the greatest human to ever have lived when he was the size of a tarbuza. So, when he was 5 years old.

Do not get frustrated. Thats the way it has been, Sachin has achieved all that in front of your little eyes too, for how long are you gonna live in denial? Rise above hate man.

 

[Haz95]

A relatively flat track and Finch will murder all off spinners.

Only Ajmal and Narine would survive his onslaught.

No one else would.

meh, believe he'd get done by Afridi, Mendis, Badree and Hafeez too maybe even Shakib

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

If shehzad can get us half the international runs and 100's tendulkar did, I'd be very happy for him and Pakistan cricket.

Don't think anyone is more talented then a teenage kid smacking around attacks all around the world in an era of superb fast bowling.

Razzaq should go to Youtube and watch Sachin's video.

Even after Kohli achieving a lot in ODI's, hardly anyone even rates him equal to Sachin in batsmanship.

They just talk about Kohli's potential to get runs. That's it.

Never a comparison of his ability with that of Sachin's.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Because Miandad is not half the batsman Tendulkar is.

What Tendulkar has achieved, charisma follows.

We may not like him but you cannot deny that he has inspired a generation in a massive country like India. Even his bat logo became an icon let alone his ability. If that isn't charisma, what is?

Venkatesh Prasad bowling spin from a fast bowling runup. That inspired all the indian youngsters to bowl like him and the trend still continues...

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Razzaq should go to Youtube and watch Sachin's video.

Even after Kohli achieving a lot in ODI's, hardly anyone even rates him equal to Sachin in batsmanship.

They just talk about Kohli's potential to get runs. That's it.

Never a comparison of his ability with that of Sachin's.

That's because he is making a name for himself. He doesn't have to be like Sachin. He is the first Virat Kohli.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

meh, believe he'd get done by Afridi, Mendis, Badree and Hafeez too maybe even Shakib

You are under rating Finch.

He is one of those batsman whom bowlers won't know where to bowl when he gets going.

If he gets going in WC T20, you will see what I mean.

Not sure about leg spinners, but yes he will all offies in my opinion (except those 2).

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

That's because he is making a name for himself. He doesn't have to be like Sachin. He is the first Virat Kohli.

All that is fine.

But they don't compare his batsmanship. That's the point.

 

[endymion248]

We may not like him but you cannot deny that he has inspired a generation in a massive country like India. Even his bat logo became an icon let alone his ability. If that isn't charisma, what is?

Replace Tendulkar with Afridi in your post. Read it again. Another time. A third time if it hasn't settled in.

Now you know why your argument doesn't hold.

Subcontinental hype machines are not worth anything. We hype anything and anyone as long as it is celebrated by our media and, even the least bit, by international media.

I am not saying we wouldn't hype Tendulkar. He would have legendary status. But not even close to Imran Khan.

Do not get frustrated. Thats the way it has been, Sachin has achieved all that in front of your little eyes too, for how long are you gonna live in denial? Rise above hate man.

When the sun rises in the west and sets in the east, when the seas go dry and mountains blow in the wind like leaves, when your womb quickens again, and you bear a living child. Then I will admit Tendu is better than Immy, and not before.

 

[leatherface58]

And people want Popeye in the side.

I like Shehzad though. He likes scoring tons and I don't mind his slow 50s unlike others cause he more often than not catches up.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Replace Tendulkar with Afridi in your post. Read it again. Another time. A third time if it hasn't settled in.

Now you know why your argument doesn't hold.

Subcontinental hype machines are not worth anything. We hype anything and anyone as long as it is celebrated by our media and, even the least bit, by international media.

I am not saying we wouldn't hype Tendulkar. He would have legendary status. But not even close to Imran Khan.



When the sun rises in the west and sets in the east, when the seas go dry and mountains blow in the wind like leaves, when your womb quickens again, and you bear a living child. Then I will admit Tendu is better than Immy, and not before.

What you admit or dont admit hardly matters.The world admits it.Live with it.

 

[Haz95]

You are under rating Finch.

He is one of those batsman whom bowlers won't know where to bowl when he gets going.

If he gets going in WC T20, you will see what I mean.

Not sure about leg spinners, but yes he will all offies in my opinion (except those 2).

We'd have to wait and see. SC batsmen are gonna dominate the tourney and every non sc batsman will have one good 50

 

[Mamoon]

Replace Tendulkar with Afridi in your post. Read it again. Another time. A third time if it hasn't settled in.

Now you know why your argument doesn't hold.

Subcontinental hype machines are not worth anything. We hype anything and anyone as long as it is celebrated by our media and, even the least bit, by international media.

I am not saying we wouldn't hype Tendulkar. He would have legendary status. But not even close to Imran Khan.



When the sun rises in the west and sets in the east, when the seas go dry and mountains blow in the wind like leaves, when your womb quickens again, and you bear a living child. Then I will admit Tendu is better than Immy, and not before.

We can agree to disagree I believe. IMO, Tendulkar's hype would have been earth shattering if he were a Pakistani.

 

[R1a1]

I dont agree with Razzaq at all, however Shehzad does bat like Tendulaker a bit. I think he is a really good future batsman for pakistan

 

[sunnykhan]

Razzaq trolling India ).. Epic!

 

[endymion248]

What you admit or dont admit hardly matters.The world admits it.Live with it.

The world is full of idiots. I can live with it.

 

[cricketjoshila]

The world is full of idiots. I can live with it.

Yes i know.i shouldnt be arguing with them.I know.

 

[endymion248]

Yes i know.i shouldnt be arguing with them.I know.

Is that why you got on team Tendulkar? If you can't beat'em, join'em?

 

[sjahmed23]

Didn't they say that about Umer Akmal? and we all saw how that turned out...

 

[Haz95]

"I think Ahmed Shehzad has more talent than Sachin Tendulkar ever had": Abdul...

Didn't they say that about Umer Akmal? and we all saw how that turned out...

Thing with Ahmed is he didnt start off with a bang like most our good turned bas youngsters :umarakmal


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[Stark]

Well, Razzaq sure aimed for the bakery there.. and grabbed it too.

 

[Energetic]

Pakistan's own Kohli.

 

[Bilal7]

What a dumb statement this is. You don't get 100 centuries and a million runs at the international level without being the most talented batsman of all time. Shehzad is a talented youngster but these sort of ridiculous comparisons will get to his head really quickly.

 

[munda_khi]

either razzaq is trolling pakistani team and whole of india at same time or he has no sense of cricket.