"I think Salman Butt would be a very good addition to the Pakistan team" : Inzamam-ul-Haq

[Abdullah719]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Inzamam "Salman Butt has done well in domestic cricket. I think he would be a very good addition to the Pakistan team" <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash">#Cricket</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/819266076425015307">January 11, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Inzi also said that Rizwan has gone on a couple of tours without getting a chance to play much because of Sarfraz, so now is his chance.

 

[MenInG]

Dunno, think Salman Butt probably packing his bags now...17th member of the Pak ODI squad

 

[Belawal2014]

Horrible LO format player, OK FC/Test player but we've got more options with more potential than this 32 year old.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Apparently batting at 60SR in domestics is good enough for a call up

This Butt is well connected.

 

[Belawal2014]

Inzamam has been such a let-down as a chief selector. Don't think Mickey Arthur would even want him around the squad.

 

[TalentSpotterPk]

I think he will be picked for Test squad.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

I think he will be picked for Test squad.

And average 33 and stick around till he's 40.Block Imam who won't nake his debut till hes 26 and become a wasted talent. Well done PCB

 

[AZulfi]

Proof that cupboard is empty!

Disgraced Salman Butt should never ever play for Pakistan again. He was the captain so his crime was unpardonable. Besides he never showed any genuine remorse for what he did

 

[godzilla]

theres been so much media pressure i woudnt be surprised if he is selected. he has had a decent season, although several players did better than him in the QEA. In the recently concluded LA. the problem is that its just one season. and one swallow doesnt make a summer.

if this quote is not out of context, its very disappointing from inzi.

 

[PakLFC]

I agree with Inzi. Our current opener's are garbage always giving us a poor start. At least Salman is capable of getting some run's.

 

[world cup captain]

Why? So we have two 32 year old opening for us? Have Sami and Sharjeel on the bench? What is Inzi thinking?

 

[Rayyman]

Fire this ludicrous selector.

 

[Square Drive]

I think he will be picked for Test squad.

Sharjeel and Azhar openers at the moment with Aslam as backup.

That's as good as it'll get.

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

What's the use now? Should have been the third opener for the test tour if he is that good.

Really do not get these people in the PCB. Strange decisions and out of context comments.

 

[adil_909]

Huge fan of inzi, but this is very disappointing. Looks like there is no crime in pakistan that's too big to be forgiven. We will never learn.

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Inzi the revolutionary reviving hopes for all TTFs.

 

[ExplicitAI]

Don't bring him back in ODI's, he'll slow down the RR. I think he's fine for Tests, looks like he can handle stuff better than Sami Aslam

 

[volcyz]

Rather Kamran Akmal than Salman

 

[Speedster777]

It would be great to have him back. Totally embarrassing to watch hacks like Shahzad and hafeez opening for our team kick them out and bring back Salman Butt.

 

[Ellipsism]

It would be great to have him back. Totally embarrassing to watch hacks like Shahzad and hafeez opening for our team kick them out and bring back Salman Butt.

Salman is a poor mans Azhar.

He brings nothing new to the table.

 

[Speedster777]

^lol Azhar is a poor batsman of limited overs and a pathetic captain. Butt will outperform him in no time.

 

[Speedster777]

Salman is a poor mans Azhar.

He brings nothing new to the table.

You got it all wrong. Azhar is a poor batsman of limited overs and a pathetic captain. Butt will outperform him in no time.

 

[ali2220]

There is no need to bring in any other opener , rather we should stick with Aslam. I think more than Butt, Hafeez is a threat to Aslam, as the drama queen will be back in Pak team especially if we are playing at UAE.

 

[ali2220]

So Inzi is planning to bring in Butt back, has brought Hafeez back too, Misbah has refused to retire even after a shameful performance with bat and as a skipper, it means that we might see a Pak team with no youngster, babar and Aslam will be forced out to accommodate some ttf's.Don't see any future for such a team.

 

[ali2220]

It would be great to have him back. Totally embarrassing to watch hacks like Shahzad and hafeez opening for our team kick them out and bring back Salman Butt.

Hafeez
Butt
Azhar
Younis
Misbah
Shafiq
How long do you think this older team can play competitive cricket? you are mistaken if you think Haffez will be out of team and butt will be in, no body can throw the drama queen out , especially when his buddy has plans to remain captain for another year or so.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Inzi's been a big disappointment.

 

[Black Zero]

Question: any hint by inzi about the time frame of butt's return.

 

[Red Devil]

Gul, Kami and now Butt... It seems Inzi's still stuck in 2006.

 

[proud_pakistani]

I am surprised at why people continue to criticize Azhar Ali's batting. His performance in ODIs is also very good with average of 40 at a SR of 76. Yes the SR is low, but Salman Butt has batted at the same SR with an average of 36. Fact is stats prove Butt will not do any better than Azhar Ali. In ODIs if they really wanted a change they should go for Kamran Akmal who at least strikes at 80+. Only reason I can understand to bring in Butt right now is he can be a good guide to Sharjeel. In tests Sami Aslam has done decently so a change there is harsh for now.

 

[Itachi]

I am surprised at why people continue to criticize Azhar Ali's batting. His performance in ODIs is also very good with average of 40 at a SR of 76. Yes the SR is low, but Salman Butt has batted at the same SR with an average of 36. Fact is stats prove Butt will not do any better than Azhar Ali. In ODIs if they really wanted a change they should go for Kamran Akmal who at least strikes at 80+. Only reason I can understand to bring in Butt right now is he can be a good guide to Sharjeel. In tests Sami Aslam has done decently so a change there is harsh for now.

SR of 76 is very low for modern standard to be honest.

 

[aloo paratha]

Can it really get any worse??

 

[Rayyman]

Can it really get any worse??

I am expecting Farhat, Faisal, Khurram, Shan, Adnan, Ajmal, Rehman, Irfan, Ifti to all return.

 

[Ellipsism]

You got it all wrong. Azhar is a poor batsman of limited overs and a pathetic captain. Butt will outperform him in no time.

Explains why Butt has failed in every major List-A tournament thus far.

 

[street cricketer]

Will he be picked for the tests or the LOIs?

 

[Farz]

^lol Azhar is a poor batsman of limited overs and a pathetic captain. Butt will outperform him in no time.

Just look at 2016 List A numbers from both players and tell me which one is better.




No doubt Azhar Ali is bad captain, and he will not be the captain after Aussie Series. But to claim fixer will out perform Azhar Ali in no time? Seriously? He can't even play at SR of 70 in domestic, how is he going to play the so called modern ODI cricket at international level?

 

[Abdullah719]

Question: any hint by inzi about the time frame of butt's return.

Will he be picked for the tests or the LOIs?

No idea on these queries, Inzi was very vague.

 

[samiakh]

Sad reflection of our society. Abuse and disrespect the position of power entrusted to you and don't worry after 5 years we will forget about it. Shameful he should be banned for life. Not asif or aamir but Butt for sure.

 

[proud_pakistani]

SR of 76 is very low for modern standard to be honest.

Agreed, but by Pakistan standards they are ok, especially if the batsman has a 40+ average. Pakistan is in no position to drop a batsman who averages 40+ even if his SR is low.

 

[FlickedOffHips]

the upside is he's only 32. but i echo the thoughts of those who think he should not play again because of his behaviour.

 

[Grandpa]

So inzi isn't different than anyother selector ! Best of luck team Pakistan you guys are bound to fail!

 

[Shafi]

So Salman Butt, Junaid Khan are the fresh new talent!!!!! So we may see Anwar Ali, Mohammad Sami, Kamran as new faces in WI tour. I think Inzam is worse than his predecessor. SK should sack him for the betterment of our cricket

 

[KhalidRafi]

Not only is he past his prime and a disgrace to this country. But he is also a mediocre batsman who will bring nothing new to the team. And seeing how he was captain of the side when all this happened I don't think he should ever be forgiven and allowed back into the team.

 

[JibranAnsari]

His latest innings of 3(14) and 7(36) have impressed inzamam a lot.

In departments OD cup averaged 39 @ 65 sr

and started the region od cup with a sr of 20


come on inzamam.

 

[DRsohail]

thats inzi for you thr killer of young talent..

 

[Mamoon]

Inzamam is the worst CS we have ever had.

 

[Blistering Barnacle]

Hopefully Azhar Ali will block Salman Butt from coming back in the squad.

I think Azhar was one of those who had issues bringing in even Amir initially.

 

[Khan12]

Gonna stop following Pakistan cricket all together. This is ridiculous bringing back all the ttf's back. Shame on you inzamam. Starting to hate this guy had high expectations from him. Hope he gets fired. We got no planning for future all we do is bring back the oldies. In test you got misbah and younis who don't want to retire. Plus garbage bowlers like rahat Ali and no ball expert wahab keeps getting picked.

While in odi's we have of the worst odi bats of modern era opening for us and is also the captain. Now we have malik, hafeez, plus 2 spinning all rounders playing in Australia. In addition to this junaid, wahab and rahat Ali. Honestly this is pathetic. I don't know if Arthur is happy with this or not. If he is then he should be shown the door.if not he should seriously stand up to these pathetic and useless selections.

 

[Khan12]

Hopefully Azhar Ali will block Salman Butt from coming back in the squad.

I think Azhar was one of those who had issues bringing in even Amir initially.

They are very good friends. So no chance.

 

[mawarid]

It is a ridiculous suggestion by Inzi. This guy was the captain and knew what he was doing and then lied and showed no remorse at all. He should never represent Pakistan again.

 

[super hitter]

this was absolutely unexpected from Inzimam.

 

[Misia]

I personally dont tgink it's bad idea. He is a very capable batsman. I also thing Asif should be given a chance for at least a series or two . The chief selector isn't doing what he promised "selection on merit" Mikey Arthur can only take the team to the highs if he has no hindrance from the selection committee and other powers that be !

 

[cricketAXEpert]

Salman Butt should be permanently ignored from the national team, Being the captain and leader of the 2010 disaster.
It is Asif who should be given a chance, our bowling was the real reason for failure down under.

 

[ask_analyse_act]

Inzamam is the worst CS we have ever had.

no. not for a statement like this we ignore things what he did.. he is the one who gave chances to hasan ali, nawaz, asghar, amad butt, sami aslam ahead of shehzad also sticking to the young players like imad wasim, rizwan, babar azam.. and chances for fakhar zaman, jaahid ali, saud shakeel, shadab khan, saif badar in A tours... he has a plan and trying out the ttfs with a last chance before being discarded forever...he tried gul and now gone, same he will try kami and will be gone too...For me he is the best and reasonable CS pak have ever had in the recent past..

 

[Mainul]

Pakistan cricket is going backwards.

 

[Justcrazy]

There are younger batters in the country , wasting time on salman Butt is not good idea , but he should be given a go , a fair chance , if he fails , get him out.