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Hopes/concerns but he deserves his place after a good PSL.
Let's see how he does.
Let's see how he does.
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Imad Wasim gives away 14 runs in his first over on his comeback to international cricket, he bowled three wides too
not used to, only in the lasst 4 games.Imad used to nailed it for IU in PSL 9 but can he do the same for team Green in the ongoing encounter against New Zealand in the 4th T20I? A great test of his character today. Chase on
He's still better than Babar vs this C Sidefailed to finish the game, iftikhar bowled better than him.
I thought when you are playing against a C side you end up performing well. If this is his performance against this C side of NZ, i dont see him doing anything special in the World T20.
Imad should bat at 3 or 4
Babar the coward won’t bat at 3. Everyone else in Pakistan will bat at that position one by one. Might as well let Imad bat there and anchor his innings through building on his strike rate as he goes along
But why critise him only and single him out? No one would have chased 34 of 16 with 6 wickets down given Pakistan's tail.failed to finish the game, iftikhar bowled better than him.
I thought when you are playing against a C side you end up performing well. If this is his performance against this C side of NZ, i dont see him doing anything special in the World T20.
Just looks like the sensible thing to do, but we know Pakistan cricket bro. Don’t expect anything sensible from themI agree
Have been harsh on him but he needs to be given a chance at 3.
Not at 3, him batting at 5 which was his psl position was perfect. That's the place he performs the best.Imad should bat at 3 or 4
Babar the coward won’t bat at 3. Everyone else in Pakistan will bat at that position one by one. Might as well let Imad bat there and anchor his innings through building on his strike rate as he goes along
AgreedHe's not at fault but should have dispatched a couple of them for sixes.
Hell no.I agree
Have been harsh on him but he needs to be given a chance at 3.
The problem is with Imad he's not a 6 hitting player. In a scenario like today he should have been promoted ahead of iftikhar. Our management is brainless.Agreed
At least 2 of them would be sent to Row Z by most batters at this level
Needs to work on his 6 hitting game. He has the eye, and base to hit but isn’t nailing them like he should
His batting was over 200 sr, wdym not scoring? Your bias and hate is showing.Hell no.
Bringing him at no.3 means you are bringing in a guy who has poor batting abilities to play in the powerplay. Reminds me of Dwayne Smith.
He is a limited batter and all his life he has batted in the lower order. If he cant score or finish against NZ C side and cant get wickets or bowl economically, than I really dont see his purpose in the side. Maybe bring him along whenever there is a game in Karachi?
Had he won, you would had told us stories how he is a great batter and Pakistan was missing him and all that. But now that he failed, so its basically what about every xyz.But why critise him only and single him out? No one would have chased 34 of 16 with 6 wickets down given Pakistan's tail.
Why not blame chacha's batting which is the single biggest cause of this defeat?
You need start analysing the whole picture and look at babar, Saim, Usman Khan, Chacha and how atrocious they were
As well as how bad usama mir, And other bowelrs and yes you may include imad in as well are.
This whole you pretending you'll critique when nesssasry and praise when needed is a sham, with comments such as warm the bench, or he's the worst thing to ever exist.
And no, this isn't me getting personal with you just because you don't like certain comments I make that highlight certain things about rhe game and various factors that led to the match loss which INCLUDES Imad's bowling which isn't the biggest cause, Usama's bowling is, while chavha batting wise is the biggest cause of the loss 100%.
So yes, to reaffirm what I said earlier, you are biased XD.
His batting was over 200 sr, wdym not scoring? Your bias and hate is showing.
Blame chacha, Imad’s psl position was fine.
Their worse spinners and worse batsmen to blame bhai. Imad nei tera kya begara hai?
Bro what do you think of salman Ali Agha? You think it's a good idea ro bring him in over chacha? Or should we invest in a proper lower order hitter like haris?The problem is with Imad he's not a 6 hitting player. In a scenario like today he should have been promoted ahead of iftikhar. Our management is brainless.
so let me get this straight.The problem is with Imad he's not a 6 hitting player. In a scenario like today he should have been promoted ahead of iftikhar. Our management is brainless.
When the nations only player technically equipped to bat at that position isn’t playing there, what’s your issue now?!Hell no.
Bringing him at no.3 means you are bringing in a guy who has poor batting abilities to play in the powerplay. Reminds me of Dwayne Smith.
He is a limited batter and all his life he has batted in the lower order. If he cant score or finish against NZ C side and cant get wickets or bowl economically, than I really dont see his purpose in the side. Maybe bring him along whenever there is a game in Karachi?
Ik I'm just upset and very angry at chacha rn. But for me imad is a no 5, that's where he was best at in psl.Just for a change. Let Imad play there.
If he wins us a game, great.
If he doesn't, then we haven't lost anything as we aren't winning games anyways!
All the jokers we have tried at number 3:Just for a change. Let Imad play there.
If he wins us a game, great.
If he doesn't, then we haven't lost anything as we aren't winning games anyways!
If Usman khan was moved to some other position than people like you blame the team management that oh look Usman khan didnt perform because he was moved from his position where he bats onWhen the nations only player technically equipped to bat at that position isn’t playing there, what’s your issue now?!
I am telling stories even now, nothing has changed.Had he won, you would had told us stories how he is a great batter and Pakistan was missing him and all that. But now that he failed, so its basically what about every xyz.
Thread is about Imad, so lets stick with Imad.
He bowled garbage and when he came out to bat he couldnt dispatch those shots. If you cant hit against Jimmy Nesham, than you have serious issues and are a limited player.
But Pakistan won't do this and will continue the love affair with this fraud who has always been a hit or miss. By now we should know that we can't rely on Iftikhar. This happens to be the case with all players who are above 40 because you never know how well their bodies have recovered after playing the previous match.This chacha needs to go, Imad is no 5, his psl position.
Shadab and chacha need to leave forever.
You can bring in agha, tayyab, Abdullah or anyone worth a damn
Neesham does matter. When babar and rizwan were winning with their opening positions we were told that this was because it was a C side.I am telling stories even now, nothing has changed.
He batted at 200sr. Neesham doesn't matter when your expected to get 13 of 3 13 of 3 is difficult regardless of the bowler, even a Nepal level bowler would make it difficult for anyone to chase.
And no I will bring up chacha, because the topic you brought up is single handidely pointing fingers at imad for losing the game.
If the thread is about imad then talk about his performance of him striking at over 200 but failing at bowling.
I'm happy to talk about chacha in his own thread, but you obviously won't meet me their.
Babar and rizwan weren't winning with their opening positions.Neesham does matter. When babar and rizwan were winning with their opening positions we were told that this was because it was a C side.
So why are the replacements with soo much experience failing?
Again, if Imad cant hit Neesham, his purpose in the national team has been served. Imad failed because his hitting abilities are limited, something that alot of you dont want to accept.
Dont worry, i would still propose either one of Imad or Shadab, but his performance today was bad.
If you cant accept it, ignore me.
Chacha's is a fraud.But Pakistan won't do this and will continue the love affair with this fraud who has always been a hit or miss. By now we should know that we can't rely on Iftikhar. This happens to be the case with all players who are above 40 because you never know how well their bodies have recovered after playing the previous match.
Babar needs to be sacked obviously. Their was no need to ever bring him back.They set my dawg up to fail.
Babar deserves to be sacked/arrested/lynched for this offence, followed by Misbah who advises him as a consultant.
Grandpa Ifti has no business being in the team with his zero reflex’s, let alone bat higher than the PSL man of the tournament. Look how slow Ifti walks off the pitch, the man needs to be helped with crutches.
Babar has daddy issues, this is why he keeps picking ‘Xperienced’ players.
Imad deserves a fair shake, this is pathetic to say the least, Pakistan had no business losing to a school team from Auckland.
I respect Shadab for improving his batting, but still he is not international material and can never bat at the positions of 4, 5, 6 or 7. He is perfect at number 8 if he can bowl a bit. He was hell bent on throwing his wicket today and looked like a club level cricketer.This chacha needs to go, Imad is no 5, his psl position.
Shadab and chacha need to leave forever.
You can bring in agha, tayyab, Abdullah or anyone worth a damn
The problem is his bowling is worse. He bowls half trackers 99% of the time and he will get butchered like he did in asia cup and wc 2023. He was the worst bowler of the tournament. Only bowler who was worse was Joe root who isn't even a bowler lol.I respect Shadab for improving his batting, but still he is not international material and can never bat at the positions of 4, 5, 6 or 7. He is perfect at number 8 if he can bowl a bit. He was hell bent on throwing his wicket today and looked like a club level cricketer.
Bro the real reason why people hate imad is because imad after being dropped in 2021 cited that it was unfairOne thing is clear that even haters had higher expectations from Imad and wanted him to win the game for Pakistan today and score 28 from the last two overs all by himself. All that on a day when he was making a comeback after taking his retirement back and after facing the wrath of Babar for the first 3 matches in this series. Wow
I will try to be quick as my little one is dragging me out of my room , so I can take her to the park.Bro the real reason why people hate imad is because imad after being dropped in 2021 cited that it was unfair
He gave examples of how Nawaz was unqualified to replace him and that players like hasan Ali, Haris Rauf did worse in the tournament.
He cited the real reason he was dropped was because of Babar. After that babar fans started being toxic toward him, which isn't a surprise.
Babar fans are the most roxic fans ever, they literally harassed a woman cause she said she doesn't wish to marry Babar, going as far as to sexually harras her including nasty things about her umm, yeah so anyway
During 2023 wc, Hafeez came to imad and said past Is past, just join the team and imad refused saying he doesn't trust Babar and he cited all the bad things Babar dies on live TV.
After Babar was removed inad was willing to come back to the team but obviously he didn't know Babar would reinstated and now he can't take retirement back without some consequences so he's stuck.
Babar fans don't hate imad for performances, it's all an act and drama bazi.
The real reason is 2 reasons.
A) Misbah fans get mad because he appointed Babar at opening and misbah is precious to people here.
B) Almost anything negative against Babar they resort to harassment, they did to imad and they did this to various others who cited babar's bad captaincy, performances and just his selfish nature.
Even though Babar opening is the pure case of him being selfish lol.
As for Amir, Amir's hate is warranted and fair, I don't blame people for that. That's fine. 2010 is a disgraced, imo people need to move on, 2017 was more then enough to rectify, but if people want to hold on to 2010 I don't blame em.
But imad is just because Babar is untouchable.
Bro you're a small one member of said cult, not everyone member will be toxic so I'm sorry if you felt like I was calling you toxic butI will try to be quick as my little one is dragging me out of my room , so I can take her to the park.
I know I am a small time poster here and don't write as well as you guys, but come on, by now you should know that I am a huge Rizbar fan, to the point where I will happily accept that I am a part of their cult, but do have the ability to criticize them when they are wrong or when they are not performing. I understand the points you are making and respect them, but not for a second I believe that Babar fans are toxic. I explained this in detail in another post and not going to repeat myself. All these guys need to start fresh and forget about what happened in the past. T20 world cup is only a month and a half away, but our guys are still going through their ego trips.
Salman is decent but in itftikhar's position he will fare similar to ifti or worse due to his lack of hitting ability.Bro what do you think of salman Ali Agha? You think it's a good idea ro bring him in over chacha? Or should we invest in a proper lower order hitter like haris?
Cricket in this day and age…tailenders put away slot balls at the death for 6Imad has never been a six hitter like Maxwell. Sure he can hit a spinner or a medium pacer for six but he has always been a touch player who relies on finding the gaps. To expect him to do a Klusenar is misplaced.
Imad plays spin better than iftikhar and can hit sixes against them while iftikhar can hit pace better. I am sure if they both swapped their batting positions today we would have had a better chance. I am not saying Imad is better than iftikhar.so let me get this straight.
Rizwan cant hit sixes so he should be removed from the opening slot and should be dropped. But Imad cant hit six so he should be moved above?
He hasn't, he's only played 5.Salman is decent but in itftikhar's position he will fare similar to ifti or worse due to his lack of hitting ability.
Haris will be an excellent option only if he starts playing FC cricket to develop his game and learn the art of beating without it he will be brainless. Haris has been on the scene for 4 years or so and I don't think he's played more than a couple of FC matches.
And that's where the problem is. He will only regress without proper batting. He has already starting making excuses regarding his performances.He hasn't, he's only played 5.
Iftikhar's issue is with adjusting to the pitch. He doesnt do well on slow wickets and should look to rotate strike if he cant time it.Imad plays spin better than iftikhar and can hit sixes against them while iftikhar can hit pace better. I am sure if they both swapped their batting positions today we would have had a better chance. I am not saying Imad is better than iftikhar.
I never said remove rizwan from the squad.
true, he is rubbish, and most of his shots are just whatever hits the bat and makes its way to the boundary.Imad has never been a six hitter like Maxwell. Sure he can hit a spinner or a medium pacer for six but he has always been a touch player who relies on finding the gaps. To expect him to do a Klusenar is misplaced.
Haris Rauf did worse than Imad in 2021WC?Bro the real reason why people hate imad is because imad after being dropped in 2021 cited that it was unfair
He gave examples of how Nawaz was unqualified to replace him and that players like hasan Ali, Haris Rauf did worse in the tournament.
He cited the real reason he was dropped was because of Babar. After that babar fans started being toxic toward him, which isn't a surprise.
Babar fans are the most roxic fans ever, they literally harassed a woman cause she said she doesn't wish to marry Babar, going as far as to sexually harras her including nasty things about her umm, yeah so anyway
During 2023 wc, Hafeez came to imad and said past Is past, just join the team and imad refused saying he doesn't trust Babar and he cited all the bad things Babar dies on live TV.
After Babar was removed inad was willing to come back to the team but obviously he didn't know Babar would reinstated and now he can't take retirement back without some consequences so he's stuck.
Babar fans don't hate imad for performances, it's all an act and drama bazi.
The real reason is 2 reasons.
A) Misbah fans get mad because he appointed Babar at opening and misbah is precious to people here.
B) almost anything negative against Babar they resort to harassment, they did to imad and they did this to various others who cited babar's bad captaincy, performances and just his selfish nature.
Even though Babar opening is the pure case of him being selfish lol.
As for Amir, Amir's hate is warranted and fair, I don't blame people for that. That's fine. 2010 is a disgraced, imo people need to move on, 2017 was more then enough to rectify, but if people want to hold on to 2010 I don't blame em.
But imad is just because Babar is untouchable.
All our so called all rounders are rubbish. I don't like both Imad or shadab but they both need to play. Our batting is already rubbish and dropping any of them 2 will make it even worse. If the wickets are spinner wickets just play all 3 of them with 2 quicks.Iftikhar's issue is with adjusting to the pitch. He doesnt do well on slow wickets and should look to rotate strike if he cant time it.
Imad is limited as a player as his ceiling isnt that high.
Pakistan cant afford to keep both Imad and Shadab in the team as both are rubbish and we will have to pick one who is less rubbish. This is Nawaz vs Imad all over again with this time Shadab being involved.
Thankfully, Abrar will be our main spinner, and Usama Mir's international career should end here.
Abrar will be the attacking option, Shadab is a defensive bowler while Imad is an attacking one. So Babar will have to decide to whether keep two attacking spinners in the line up or go with with one attacker and one defensive spinner.
I would still prefer Imad over Shadab for bowling, but Imad's batting is as tukka as Afridi's batting was.
Want to know who's even more rubbish? Chachatrue, he is rubbish, and most of his shots are just whatever hits the bat and makes its way to the boundary.
Had he won today, his fans would had sang praises of him.
Anyways, will still prefer him over Shadab in bowling. I wished instead of Usama, they had tried some other new spinner so that we could had decided our 3 spinners for the world T20.
Right now it looks like
Abrar
Imad
Shadab
It's all chacha's fault. He needs to retire.Imad had a good game after he came back. I am not taking anything away from him. He might be economical but his wicket-taking ability might not be on his side to make him a complete package.
He was about to win a game for Pakistan if other batters had shown some responsibility. Things were pretty mich in Pakistan's favor until they botched it by playing run-a-ball-type inning and made it hard for themselves in the end. ANyways, welcome back Imad, You were impressive.
Imad did all he could do. He needed support at the other end but was alone. Iffi should have done better than that so yeah, it was iffi's fault.It's all chacha's fault. He needs to retire.
Ifti, Babar and rizwan have been doing this for years bro. It's nothing new.Imad did all he could do. He needed support at the other end but was alone. Iffi should have done better than that so yeah, it was iffi's fault.