Doesn't help much if you go out of 2 consecutive WCs being no 5 and losing SF spot on NRR, this is where our mentality needs to change, that we need to play consistent cricket and make sure every game counts, not lose some games badly and win some with big margin and leave everything on ifs and buts.
Tbf to Babar, he played alright in the India game and got out looking to accelerate which I feel was the right approach, in the SA game he was pretty unlucky to get out like that and then he never really has been someone to close out matches, I've noticed he generally gets out cheaply when were chasing from a comfortable position so this isn't that much of a surprise. That being said, he definitely does need to just try to become a bit more at ease and be comfortable with his game, it would do a world of difference to his batting and Pakistan's chances if he can really step up and play a captain's innings as an example for the team.
The probabilities are way too slim for Imad considering all things. Sarfaraz, Shan even Saud seem to have better chances than him.
I don't know what's the definition of a "good batter" according to you. But a guy like him with such mediocrity, limitations & pathetic timid intent should never ever be allowed in a modern day odi outfit. A total loss project.
You probably have noticed, Mahmudullah did sizda after his hundred…. Because guy is retiring, doesn’t care any more.
Bad people don’t die young - I’ll tease you guys for many many years inshallah. Just was busy to fix career derailed by covid. But, getting older - don’t have that passion anymore, neither the energy to take a fight online. Icing on the cake is the soap opera by BCB and it’s stooges, some have come to tour India for a month on public money.
MoYo turned towards a certain path …. And scored over 3k runs at 85+ in three years. Nothing wrong in keeping beard - it should make you internally stronger….. even I have grown beard. These players basically don’t care for it anymore - just going through the motions while the younger ones have lost appetite of performing- they know it’s not required to keep a spot.
The way SA played against us, I am backing NZ, it be interesting match for sure.
Mate, pretty sure India condemned England before us lol
You r one of the most respectable poster in this forum. May Allahahsubhanuwata'ala gives you long nek hayat Ameen. As a Bangladeshi I m totally shocked to see how our cricket is being brutality destroyed.
He has got a decent SR, is consistent. He has very good record against Australia. That is enough to cement a place in team like Pakistan. I don't think there is any Gill or Rohit in Pakistan.
With this mindset, we've maintained mediocrity for an extended period. We've consistently relied on the same excuses for average/below avg ODI players like Malik, Shafiq, Younis, Farhat, Harris, Jamshed, and now Imam. Frankly, there's ample talent available, and it's essential to invest in the right players, not those who are incapable of adapting to modern ODI cricket after given consistent run for YEARS!
